As a student of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science, Mr. Wilson was assigned to the prestigious and truly remarkable Afro-American institution in Harlem, U.S.A. - Benta's Funeral Home - and his relationship with the principals of this venerable organization persists to this day. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Mental Health science from the New York Institute of Technology, which underpins the psychology of the service delivery.

Everyone who comes in contact with him is taken by the professionalism, integrity, and embracing personal style of James Wilson. He recognizes the role of Dennis Tudor of Tudor's Funeral Home, Pat Downes-Grant, and Ian Griffith - our first Embalmer in his entry into the profession in Barbados. Since 1988, his enthusiasm for people and for his profession has not waned, primarily because of the encouragement and practical support of his family, and the appreciation of the client families he serves.

The matriarch of the Wilson family who, in partnership with Lloyd Snr. now at rest, keeps the fire of the Wilson vision alive - a vision that is based on service to people and to the community, a vision that recognizes and celebrates humanity, family and life itself. This is evidenced in her long service to the Moravian Church and to choral music on the island. When families come to Downes & Wilson at times of sorrow and difficulty, that vision is realized in the quality of care and the sheer warmth of the embrace accorded to all.

The trust that families have placed in Downes & Wilson since 1988 is underpinned by the role that Mrs. Hyacinth Wilson has played in the delivery of services. Preferring to remain as a pillar of support to the team, she brings her organizing and facilitation skills to ensure business continuity, solidity, and service delivery par excellence. She exemplifies the efficiency of process and adherence to detail that are so necessary for quality customer care.

A member of the British Institute of Embalmers, Ms. Roth acquired her professional training at the Lear of School of Mortuary Science and has been practicing for over fifteen years. Families of loved ones are comforted by the high quality of the professional services which Ms. Roth provides and by her reputation for care, professionalism, and innovative approaches to meet any challenge with which she is confronted.

A dynamic, licensed professional, Mr. Lewis is a Funeral Director who is known for interacting well with people, He contributes to the reputation of Downes & Wilson Funeral Home and Garage for the embracing warmth and professionalism which assists families in dealing with the difficult moments of the funeral process.

A dedicated and long-serving staffer, Miss Holmes' tenure started with Mr. Leabert Downes. She has served as one of the pillars in the community of families that Downes & Wilson has served over the years. Miss Holmes provides mature, sympathetic assistance to families in languaging funeral notices, assisting in arranging of funerals and preparing hymn sheets.

A meticulous, quality conscious individual, Mr. Carrington ensures that the vehicles and surroundings are maintained for the physical and psychological benefit of our clientele. You can see him at the funeral site setting up equipment and expediting the mechanics of the funeral process.

While treating delicately with clients on the accounting side, Mrs. Mayers-Haynes plays an even more significant role with grieving families. She is a trained Cosmetologist providing the service of professionally presenting the deceased for viewing and final rites. She assists in arranging funerals, and decorates the limousine and other vehicles for festive events.

Having started in the trade since 1949, Mr. Gibbs continues in the joinery tradition that is quintessentially Bajan. He is known to the funeral trade across the island as a craftsman responsible for thousands of locally built coffins and caskets to the satisfaction of the many families that have needed his masterpieces.

A student of the Christ Church Foundation School, Dean is mature beyond his years with a clear sense of purpose for the immediate future - he aims to further his studies in Mortuary Science and is currently studying at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service Inc. - continuing in the tradition of his father and providing continuity of service to the many families in the Caribbean and throughout the world who have come to rely on the quality care of Downes & Wilson Funeral Home & Garage.