James Smith

Malcolm joined us in 2009 after a career that started as a freelance musician and teacher before becoming a local government Auditor and Accountant. Malcolm gained the National Association of Funeral Directors Diploma in Funeral Directing in 2013 and is also a member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors. In his spare time, Malcolm enjoys playing the Double Bass and is a member of the Dorset County Orchestra.

Mark joined us in 2013 from the civil service. Mark lives in Worth Matravers, near Swanage with his wife Ginny and two young children. In his spare time Mark enjoys reading, collecting vinyl records and books, is the webmaster and editor of an extensive music internet archive, writes articles and reviews for a monthly music magazine and has also penned ‘liner notes’ for numerous CD and vinyl releases. He is also a co-partner of an independent record label, releasing records both commercially and for charity, for which over £10,000 has been donated to various causes – such as the RNLI – since 2010.

Elise joined the James Smith team in March 2018 having spent 3 years as an embalmer covering the Dorset and Hampshire area. Prior to that she spent 7 years as an Auxiliary Nurse at Poole General Hospital, both jobs have helped her gain valuable background experience and knowledge to pursue her chosen career path as a Funeral Director. Elise lives in Hamworthy and In her spare time Elise loves to travel, enjoys reading, going to the cinema and has a keen interest in photography.