Our Staff

James R. Adams

Type III Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer/President

James R. was born and raised in Westfield, graduating from Westfield Vocational Technical High School in 1984 and New England Institute of Applied Arts and Science in Newton, MA in 1991. James R. is a member of Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament Parish , an at large City Councilor serving his 13th year. Additionally, James is a former board member of the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Organization, former board member and volunteer for Westfield Little League, former board member and former president of Amelia Park Ice Arena and former board member of the Westfield Boys and Girls Club. He is a member of the Sons of Erin and Westfield/ West Springfield Elks Club #1481.

Telephone: 1-413-562-6244

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Joshua J. Adams

Type III Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Joshua Adams is a fifth-generation funeral director proudly continuing his family's long-standing tradition of serving families in Westfield. He earned his Funeral Director and Embalmer license on September 17, 2019, after graduating from Goodwin University with a degree in Funeral Service in May 2019. In August 2025, he further expanded his professional qualifications by obtaining his Insurance Producer License.

A lifelong resident of Westfield, Joshua graduated from Westfield High School as a member of the Class of 2017. He remains deeply committed to serving both his profession and his community.

Josh volunteers with Westfield Youth Hockey and serves as a high school and NCAA college ice hockey official throughout Western Massachusetts through his membership in the New England Intercollegiate Hockey Officials Association (NIHOA). He is an active parishioner of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish and has previously served on the boards of St. Mary's School and the Amelia Park Ice Arena Board of Trustees.

His community involvement also includes membership in the Sons of American Legion Post 124 and the Westfield Sons of Erin. Professionally, Joshua serves on the Goodwin University Funeral Service Advisory Board and is the Vice President and Treasurer of the Western Massachusetts DanceAthon Foundation Board of Directors

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James F. Adams

Licensed Funeral Director /Embalmer/ Retired

James F. is a life long resident of Westfield. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1964 and New England Institute of Anatomy and Physiology in Boston, MA in 1968. James F. is a past Master of Mount Moriah Lodge A.F.& A.M. and a member of Melha Shrine, he was also past President of the Westfield Valley Shrine Club. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Westfield Rotary Club.

Telephone: 1-413-562-6244

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Scott D. Ramsdell

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Scott was born in Springfield and raised in West Springfield and is a 1992 graduate of West Springfield High School. Scott proudly served in the Army Reserve and Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1991-1999. Scott is a 1999 graduate of Briarwood College in Southington, CT with an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science.

Telephone: 1-413-562-6244

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Jill C. Adams, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/ Office Manager

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Coordinator of Grief Support Services

Jill joined the business in the fall of 1996 as our Coordinator of Grief Support Services. She developed and implemented a grief support program, established a lending library, and provides ongoing support and counseling services for individuals, families, and the community.

Telephone: 1-413-562-3133

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