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…
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…
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…
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…
For many weeks, coronavirus infection risks have meant that funeral directors have been unable to conduct face-to-face funeral arrangements or provide a limousine service. H. Porter & Sons is pleased to announce that both of these important aspects of funerals can now be offered again, thanks to the installation of…
We are now able to advise families of an increase in the number of mourners permitted at burial and cremation funeral services at Dudley Council’s crematoria and cemeteries in Stourbridge and Gornal Wood. Stourbridge Crematorium A maximum of 10 mourners are allowed into the chapel for cremation services, however, a further 15 mourners can stand…
The team at H Porter & Sons would like to reassure families that we are working our usual hours and are there 24/7 to support anyone in our community facing a bereavement – as we have always been. Although the first steps towards easing the lockdown are being taken, coronavirus…
In this distressing period of restricted funeral services, the team at H. Porter & Sons has been thinking about how we can support families when social distancing rules are eased, in order to ensure loved ones have the send-off they deserve. We’ve developed this brochure which provides some options for…
The team at H. Porter & Sons would like to advise of a number of changes to funerals as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In line with advice from the Government and our trade associations, we are following a range of guidelines aimed at keeping bereaved families and our…
As you will be aware, we are currently facing the threat of a coronavirus epidemic. As a responsible business, we are thinking of possible impacts on funerals already organised and those yet to be planned in the coming weeks and months. As you will be aware, we are currently facing…
