H Porter & Sons Funeral Directors

01/01/2026

Happy New Year.

No matter what the next 12 months hold, we remain committed to supporting families, whether you are newly bereaved or are still struggling with loss years later.

We are also looking forward to helping local good causes again this year through practical support and donations via our John Porter Community Fund. You can find out more about the fund via the link below.

Here's to a caring 2026.



https://www.hporter.co.uk/the-john-porter-community-fund

23/12/2025

Wishing the wonderful Stourbridge community a happy and peaceful Christmas. We also send our warmest wishes to all the families who have turned to our caring team for support during 2025.

If you are struggling with grief during the Festive Season, please remember that our colleagues are on hand by phone to provide advice and guidance throughout the holiday. Our offices will also be operating - but on reduced hours. Please see below for further details.

10/12/2025

At this time of year, it's great to reflect on past achievements. We are particularly proud of two successes from our caring funeral directors, Ian James and Alex Gray. Both received top National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) qualifications during a recent graduation ceremony at the NAFD's AGM.

Ian attained his Level 4 Higher Diploma in Funeral Directing, while Alex achieved his Funeral Arranging and Administration Certificate with distinction.

Their commitment to learning ensures we continue to provide the best possible care. Excellent work, gents!



With thanks to Motorcycle Funerals Limited for the images below.

09/12/2025

While National Grief Awareness Week took place last week, it's vital that we continue the conversation all year round. There's never a wrong time to open up about bereavement and remind each other that it’s okay not to be okay.

The recent theme, ‘Growing with Grief’, resonates deeply with what we often see in the families we support. It’s not about moving on from the pain, but rather growing around it as a way of coming to terms with loss.

Grief is a deeply personal journey, but you don't have to walk it alone. If you are struggling right now, our caring team is here to offer information, guidance and support.

04/12/2025

Well, that was special! Thank you to everyone who attended our second annual Christmas Memorial Service, which took place at St Mary's Church Oldswinford last night. It was wonderful to see so many families find comfort in coming together for this shared journey of remembrance.

We're truly grateful to the Rev. Jonathan Flitcroft, Rev. Claire Cox, Reverend Father Philip Griffin, Pastor Jill Berry and civil celebrants Debs Brace and Debbie Bates for their moving words and thoughts. And the event wouldn't have been possible without the amazing team at St Mary's Church who were so accommodating and helpful. Thanks must also go to florist Jan Burbie Flowers for the stunning floral displays and buttonholes for H. Porter & Sons colleagues.

The roll of honour, featuring those remembered during the service, will be on display up to Christmas at our premises in South Road should anyone wish to come along and view a loved one's entry.

Thank you again to all who turned out on a chilly December night for a truly memorable event.

03/12/2025

Our caring team are ready and the venue is all set. We're looking forward to welcoming families from across our community for the second annual Christmas Memorial Service at St Mary's Church Oldswinford tonight.

We'll hear a mix of readings from ministers and celebrants and will pause to reflect as the names of those no longer with us are read out from the roll of honour. Candles will also be lit in their memory.

It's certain to be a poignant but uplifting occasion at this special time of year.

01/12/2025

Perhaps the last person you want to call over the Festive Season is a funeral director. But it’s reassuring to know that care and support are at hand if the unthinkable happens.

As ever, our friendly professional team is available round the clock every day of the year on 01384 395048 should you need us. However, our office hours will be reduced during the holiday period. Please see below for more information.

20/11/2025

Are you planning a Christmas fair or fundraiser? If so, we'd love to help with raffle or tombola prizes!

We have a number of specially selected, free gift bags available for local community groups staging events in the run-up to the Festive Season.

Contents range from sweet treats and other goodies for children to locally produced tipples and pickles for grown-ups. To apply, simply email: lucyparker@hporter.co.uk. Hurry while stocks last!

17/11/2025

Following the success of our inaugural Christmas Memorial Service last year, we're pleased to announce the date of 2025's festive remembrance event.

This is a special, gentle service dedicated to honouring and remembering those no longer with us in the run-up to Christmas. It will take place at St Mary’s Church, Rectory Road, Oldswinford on Wednesday, 3rd December at 7pm.

Everyone will have an opportunity to light a candle in memory of someone they hold dear and hear a loved one's name read out from a roll of honour.

Simply call us on 01384 395048, or email: enquiries@hporter.co.uk by 4pm on Thursday, 27th November to have a name included in the service booklet and read aloud.

The event, which is free to attend regardless of whether you have used our services, will be followed by refreshments and a chance to connect with other members of our community.

13/11/2025

We had a 'cracking' time at WWII code-breaking HQ Bletchley Park this week when we took part in the National Association of Funeral Directors's two-day education event at the historic site.

Attended by H. Porter & Sons General Manager Lucy Parker, the gathering featured varied sessions on topics such as providing support to military families bereaved by conflict, sharing appropriate messages on digital platforms and the use of AI by funeral directors.

For Lucy, it was a great opportunity to decipher some of the 'enigmas' surrounding modern technologies, which we're sure will benefit our wider team and the families we serve.

10/11/2025

In an era where many face cost of living challenges, it's vital we do everything we can to help cherished employees achieve financial security.

That's why H. Porter & Sons is proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage UK Foundation. We're committed to paying all our staff above the 'real living wage', which is based on what people actually need to live.

We'll be celebrating this achievement during Living Wage Week, which runs from today until Sunday. Find out more about the Living Wage Foundation here. https://www.livingwage.org.uk/

Work that Works for Everyone What is the real Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on living costs. £13.45 the real Living Wage rate is independently calculated based on what it costs to live £14.80 the London Living Wage rate based on the higher cost of living in the c...