our staff

Meet the skilled professionals who are committed to serving our community with excellence.

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Adam Smith

Owner / Operator

Adam Smith grew up in Groton, VT. He lives in Littleton with his wife and two sons. In 2008 Adam graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Funeral Institute of New England and began his career as a funeral director. Adam is a communicant at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a forth degree Knight of Columbus.

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Melissa Gould

Celebrant

A Maryland native, Melissa moved to New Hampshire following her graduation from nursing school and was was a critical care nurse at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and the Dartmouth Medical Center in Lebanon, NH for 17 years. She switched gears and served as the school nurse at the Bath Village School and Woodsville Elementary School for over 10 years. Her nursing career ended when, along with her husband, Bryan, they purchased the funeral home on January 1, 2006. Now,as a Certified Funeral Celebrant, Melissa has been trained in assisting families in providing highly personalized funerals and tributes.

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Ari Cassidy

Apprentice Funeral Director

Ari is a native of Pike, NH, who lives in Wells River, VT with her husband and two daughters. She is a 2018 graduate of Woodsville High School. She is currently enrolled at the Funeral Institute of New England where she is pursuing a degree in Mortuary Science.

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Alissa Smith

Funeral Attendant / Office Assistant

Alissa grew up in Groton and Randolph and after high school earned a BS in Psychology from University of Maine at Farmington. Alissa helps answering phones, greeting visitors, and keeping on top of paperwork.