Porter flies the flag for funeral directors
Black Country funeral director H. Porter & Sons has appeared in 2019’s The Parliamentary Review, a publication that acts as a useful guide for policymakers.
The Stourbridge-based firm, which has been trading for more than 175 years, is showcased for the way in which it is evolving to meet changing funeral trends as families opt for personalised send-offs for loved ones.
The firm’s participation with Dying Matters Dudley is also highlighted, as are H. Porter & Sons’ views on media scrutiny of the profession and the Competition and Markets Authority’s investigation.
This year’s The Parliamentary Review was launched at a special gala evening at Mansion House in London on 11 September, attended by hundreds of business representatives. Guest speakers included former Economic Secretary to the Treasury Ed Balls and broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer.
H. Porter & Sons’ managing director, Lucy Porter (pictured), was also at the event and said it had been a privilege to feature in the publication.
“It was important to showcase the important work of funeral directors,” she said.
“Funeral directors are perhaps seen as being outside of more mainstream industrial sectors, such as manufacturing and technology. But in addition to delivering caring services, we contribute to the economy, provide employment and create a supply chain for essential funeral products from coffins through to memorials.”
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