News Archives - H. Porter & Sons

Job opportunity: part-time receptionist/administrator

15th June 2021

** 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱. ** If you’re a stickler for detail and like the idea of making a difference to people facing loss, then you might be interested in this brilliant opportunity to join our team in Stourbridge. We’re…

Community Fund supports local young people

24th May 2021

With young people experiencing some of the worst impacts of the pandemic, such as missed education and diminished work opportunities, the John Porter Community Fund has opted to support organisations dedicated to making life better for future generations in its latest round of donations. One of the worthy groups is…

New measures to protect bereaved families and our team

6th January 2021

Please be aware that we are only able to accept visitors who have made appointments in advance. However, paperwork and donations can be posted through our letterbox. If dropping off or picking up items such as clothing, loved one’s ashes or personal effects, please telephone 01384 395048 upon arrival and…

2020 Christmas and New Year opening times

23rd December 2020

New limousine measures to protect our clients from coronavirus

23rd October 2020

At H. Porter & Sons, we are committed to keeping the families in our care safe during the pandemic, whilst continuing to provide the opportunity for people to honour loved ones in the most meaningful and respectful way possible. Part of our service involves the provision of modern limousines which…

H. Porter & Sons community fund helps families in need this winter

15th October 2020

H. Porter & Sons is pleased to announce that the latest award from The John Porter Community Fund will go towards supporting local families in need of a meal this autumn. Every three months the charitable initiative, set up in memory of the business’s former owner John Porter, donates up…

John Porter Community Fund donations latest

15th September 2020

Every three months our community support scheme, The John Porter Community Fund, makes a series of donations to local worthy causes. This year, due to coronavirus, one group of organisations that has seen a drop in donations is our cherished local churches. With that in mind, for the latest round…

Stourbridge Crematorium to close for refurbishment

28th July 2020

Starting this August, Stourbridge Crematorium in South Road will undergo a major refurbishment. This, unfortunately, means the site will be closed for cremations and funeral services for a period of around four months up to December. However, we would like to reassure families that during this time we will provide…

From funerals to fun: a Black Country game yow won’t be board of

23rd July 2020

At H. Porter & Sons, we take great pride in helping families come together to say meaningful goodbyes at a difficult time. But it’s also rewarding to be involved in something that brings people together for happier reasons – a good old fashioned board game. With that in mind, we’re…

One of our own.

3rd July 2020

On Thursday 2nd July, H. Porter & Sons past and present gathered in a socially distanced way at Stourbridge Crematorium to pay their heartfelt respects to dear friend and former colleague Norman Page. Norman had worked full-time at H. Porter & Sons since the 1960s, up until his retirement in…