Our History
The Bailey Funeral Home was originally known as the Stanard Funeral Home and was purchased by Herbert and Edna Bailey of Peterborough, NH in 1957. They eventually changed the name and some years later their son Ronald N. Bailey came to work with them.
In 1975 Ron purchased the funeral home from his parents and together with his wife Carol "Binky" Bailey, they operated the business until retiring in 1993. The funeral home was then purchased by Dennis & Pamela Couture of Colebrook, NH.
Dennis is a 1982 graduate of the New England Institute in Boston, MA. He received his Vermont Funeral Directors license in 1983 and his Vermont Embalmers license in 1987. In 1990 he acquired both licenses in the State of New Hampshire.
Today, the funeral home is managed by David Anderson, a Licensed Funeral Director in Vermont & New Hampshire. David is originally from the Midwestern United States and is a graduate of Arkansas State University - Mountain Home.
Ron, Dennis & Pam have continued to work at the funeral home in a part-time capacity providing assistance whenever needed.
Worthy mention has to be given to the many family members and friends who assist at a moments notice and help us provide the utmost in service that is necessary for the day-to-day operations of a funeral home.
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David Anderson Director & Funeral Home Manager
David joined the Bailey Funeral Home team in 2024, after a journey of serving families in funeral homes and cemeteries across the United States. He serves as the Managing Funeral Director, Embalmer, Notary Public and Preplanning Specialist. David is licensed in Vermont & New Hampshire to serve the families of New England. In 2017, David earned his degree in Mortuary Science from Arkansas-State University – Mountain Home. Later, he studied Portuguese at The University of California – San Diego and is bilingual. David is also licensed in Life Insurance and is a Certified Crematory Operator. Proudly, he holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Green Funeral Service, issued by the Green Burial Council.Outside the funeral home, David enjoys fishing and hiking in The White Mountain National Forest. He is a member of Lancaster Rotary, Loyal Order of Moose and I.O.O.F Maplewood Lodge. In addition, he serves as Trustee of Trust Funds for the town of Lancaster and volunteers with several organizations throughout New Hampshire & Vermont.
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Tobi Garcia Apprentice Funeral Director
Tobi is an apprentice currently enrolled at FINE Mortuary College and expected to become a licensed funeral director/embalmer before the fall of 2027. With a childhood full of curiosity and love for all things, Tobi sprouted an interest in Funeral directing around the age of thirteen and went to pursue her interest as a high school student by shadowing Bailey Funeral Home in February 2023.With an open mind and readiness to learn, Tobi's goal is to serve the public with respect and professionalism while maintaining a healthy and personable relationship with the community.
