Erik has been in funeral service since 2003, serving as a family service counselor, funeral director and location manager. He chose the funeral industry because of the lasting impression made on him by other funeral directors who served his family. He wanted to be able to provide the comfort and compassion he experienced during his own loss. He is a graduate of Lewiston High School, the Funeral Institute of the Northeast and Kaplan University.

Erik is involved in the community as a member of the Auburn Masonic Lodge, board member and president of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, board member of Purpoodock Club in Cape Elizabeth, and has served as a board member of Make-A-Wish Maine.

Erik is a proud father with 3 sons serving in the Coast Guard, law enforcement and construction. He enjoys golfing, camping and hiking with his wife, their sons and grandson.

Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Autumn Kramer has served families for over a decade, feeling honored to help families in their time of need. After graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2007, she served the Pittsburgh areas as a licensed funeral director and embalmer for several years. She then relocated to Florida and served as a crematory manager and an embalmer in the Tallahassee area. In pursuit of more personal and professional growth, she decided to bring her skill as a funeral director to Maine. Outside of work, Autumn enjoys doing CrossFit and being outdoors as much as possible, as well as walking and hiking with her dog. She resides in Yarmouth with her dog Jackie and her cat Grace.

John has been connected to the funeral industry since he was a child, assisting his father, a superintendent at a Portland Cemetery, any chance he could. With 5 sisters at home, he never missed an opportunity to escape with his dad to the cemetery on Saturdays and during the summer months.

John would often speak with the funeral staff at the cemetery and decided he wanted to be a funeral director. After high school, he moved to Troy, New York, to start a mortuary science program. He worked at Leahy Funeral Home in Troy while attending Hudson Valley Community College.

After graduating, John moved back to Maine and began his apprenticeship at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home in Portland. Today, John serves as part of a network of funeral professionals with different skill levels and has served the families of the Portland area since 1996.

John currently lives in Westbrook with his wife, 2 daughters and son. His family enjoys camping and spending as much time outside as possible.

Robert has worked in funeral service since 1974. He graduated from Eastern Nazarene College with a degree in business administration and New England Institute of Mortuary Science with a degree in mortuary science. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971, including time in Mortuary Affairs in Seoul, Korea, during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1971.

In 1979, Robert became a certified funeral service practitioner with the Academy of Funeral Service Practice. In January 2017 he was recognized for 37 years of membership. He is a past president of the Maine Funeral Directors Association, past president of the Kiwanis Club of Portland and past president and District 1 director of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.

He was awarded an honorary doctor of law degree by New England Institute at Mount Ida College in 1989.

Robert was appointed to the State Board of Funeral Service by the governor of Maine in 1994. He served as chairman for 17 years and remains a member of the board.

David graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and Northern Vermont University with degrees in accounting and business administration. He began his career in 1971 in Connecticut and has held professional licenses in four states. David joined our family in 1999 and today works as a pre-need counselor and helps with community outreach.

He, his wife, and their dog live in Yarmouth. When he is not working, David enjoys cycling, skiing and gardening.

David graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1971. He attended the University of Southern Maine and New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences. David began working at Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home in 1974 as an attendant. He became a licensed funeral practitioner in 1976. In 1980, he became vice president of the company. Four years later, following the death of his mother, Elizabeth Jones, he became president.

David has served on the board of directors of the Maine Funeral Directors Association and Victoria Mansion. He has been a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite Bodies of Portland and Portland Lions Club. He's also served the Cape Elizabeth Fire Department Engine No. 2, receiving the John Civili Award for outstanding service. David was a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board for more than 15 years and is currently a cemetery assistant for Riverside Cemetery Association, Cape Elizabeth.

In 1977, David married his wife, Ann. They have 2 sons, Chandler and Stuart. When he is not working, David enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, working on his property, playing golf and volunteering with the fire department.