Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors

01/12/2025

At the request of the family, funeral details for the late Hilda Marion Garratt.

'GARRATT.
Hilda Marion.
On November 18th 2025, passed away peacefully at the Old Rectory Care Home, Albrighton, Hilda Garratt, formerly of Ditton Priors, aged 97 years.
A private cremation ceremony will be held, to be followed by a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at The Parish Church of St. John The Baptist, Ditton Priors, on Thursday 4th December at 11.45am.
Family flowers only by request please, but donations to ‘Children’s Hospice, Shrewsbury’ and 'The Parish Church of St. John The Baptist, Ditton Priors', are being gratefully received, for which purpose a collection box will be provided at The Church, or online at www.perryandphillipsfunerals.com
‘Black’ mourning dress not requested, please feel free to wear a splash of colour.
All inquiries to Mr. J.C. Adams, Perry and Phillips Funeral Directors, telephone Bridgnorth (01746) 765255.'

Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors Bridgnorth Shropshire are undertakers providing the very finest of bereavement care and funeral support.

28/11/2025

21/11/2025

As we approach the end of 2025, we are delighted to welcome Garry Ward to the Perry & Phillips team.

Many in our community will already know Garry through his remarkable and varied life of service; previously a Vicar in Claverley, a midwife, a prison officer, and even someone who would happily pour pints in the local pub while still serving as the village vicar.

His journey speaks for itself: compassion, humility, and an ability to meet people exactly where they are.

Garry has joined us to administer all funeral donations received at Perry & Phillips and will also be moving into supporting families with pre-paid funerals.

Alongside this, Garry provides a unique and much-needed support space through ‘Garry Gets It’: a confidential opportunity for men (and women) who may be struggling to sit down, talk openly, and be heard by someone who truly understands.

Please join us in giving Garry a very warm welcome.
If you see him around, please say hello!

19/11/2025

Don’t forget our Bereavement group is taking place on 25th November.
If you would like to book a place just message or call 01746 765255.

11/11/2025

If you missed John Adams of Perry & Phillips on the BBC Songs of Praise you can watch the piece here.

09/11/2025

This morning, on behalf of Bridgnorth Spartans, John and Luke attended the Remembrance event at Bridgnorth Castle Gardens alongside their Under 7s team who all did a fantastic job 🫡

A special moment for Luke to lay a wreath on behalf of the team and club 🇬🇧🔴🌑

Wonderful to see the town come together at an important time of remembrance, to remember those who gave their lives for our freedoms and for those who serve our Nation still today.

We will remember them. 🌺

07/11/2025

Continuing our Remembrance reflections…
This week, we proudly acknowledge our colleague Douglas Read, who served in Northern Ireland in 1986.

Service, in all its forms, is about dedication, courage, and the quiet strength to put others before oneself. As we continue to mark this period of remembrance, we’re reminded that the values carried by those who have served: duty, respect, and compassion; are the very same we strive towards each day.

We thank Douglas, and all who have served, for their commitment to peace and their enduring example of service.

Lest we forget.

06/11/2025

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺

As we pause to remember this Remembrance weekend, we are reminded that every name, every medal, and every story represents a life of courage, sacrifice, and service - often by very young men and boys.

This week, we were deeply moved when a family we are currently caring for kindly presented us with treasured memorabilia from their family from both World Wars to put on display with our existing remembrance memorabilia. A poignant reminder of the generations who gave so much for the freedoms we hold today and for which we, here at Perry & Phillips, are grateful and thankful for.

𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 (𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟕–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)
Born in Wednesbury, Eric served in the Royal Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard LSE 52, earning the War Medal. After his service, he became a skilled shopfitter, working for Marsh & Baxter, Mitchells & Butlers, Wimpey, Aramis, and National Milk Bars.

𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 (𝟏𝟖𝟗𝟓–𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟔)
Eric’s father, Horace, also from Wednesbury, served in the Royal Army Medical Corps (421171) during the First World War, seeing service across France and Germany from 1914 to 1920. He was awarded both the British War Medal and Victory Medal before returning to civilian life as a pattern maker at F.H. Lloyd.

Their stories, spanning two world wars and a century of history, remind us that remembrance is not only about the past, it is about carrying their values of duty, resilience, and humanity forward into the present and future.

We honour Eric and Horace Morgan, and all who have served, past and present.

Please feel free to visit during office hours to view this incredible memorabilia and history.

Thank you again to the family for entrusting us with such special and important items.

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

29/10/2025

We Will Remember - Always 🫡

28/10/2025

A huge thank you to Pauline Brookes and to her friends and family for the £1000.00 raised for the recent memorial service in memory of the late Mark Turner.

We are overwhelmed and moved that the family of Mark have chosen Child Bereavement UK as their charity. It means the World 💙

24/10/2025

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 & 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬.

This week, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming our good friend, Louise Fenton, from Legacy Share to our team for her work experience.

During her week with us, Louise has gained a real insight into the profession; accompanying our team on funerals, sitting in on funeral arrangements, and being part of the day-to-day operations that make what we do possible.

It’s been a real pleasure to have her with us and to see her passion and professionalism shine through. 👏💙