James has almost been with the company since it started, he joined the company in 2007 as a part time driver/bearer and as the company grew James was promoted to a full time assistant funeral director and operative, along with Andrew, James will often conduct funerals. In 2014 James passed his advanced driving test, attaining 2nd place in the Ipswich area for the best student. James lives locally in Bacton with his family, where he is a member of the local parish council and attends Mickfield Evangelical Church, he can often be seen on his allotment or pounding the streets of his village.