Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors.

As a new year approaches, we have taken a moment to reflect on the families we’ve supported, the trust placed in us, and the strength of the communities we are proud to serve across Bridgnorth and the surrounding areas of Shropshire.

From our family and dedicated team, thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Wishing the community a peaceful New Year 💙

24/12/2025

A moving and thoughtful poem by our good friend Christine Jolly - Lantern Civil Celebrant. Thank you for letting us share these special words:

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭
𝘽𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙅𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮

Holly sprigs that have no berry
Trifle made without the sherry
Not so bright and not so merry
My Christmas without you

The mistletoe has lost its kiss
The royal speech is one to miss
This annus is horribilis
The turkey’s tough to chew.

The custard is too thick to pour
Noddy Holder’s throat sounds sore
The numbers on the calendar door
They end at twenty-two

A wise man’s missing from the stable
Midnight mass is off the table
I’d stop the clocks if I was able
Declare this Christmas blue

But underneath the Christmas tree
The one without the lights
I see a box addressed to me
No sender within sight

I pick it up, I lift the lid
And nestled quietly there
A heavy stone set on a golden chain
for me to wear

I wear it as I go to work
And in the grocery line
The woman down at Morrisons
She has one just like mine

There’s comfort in the weight of it
As leaden as my grieving
It gives shape to the unrelenting
sorrow of your leaving

Yet sometimes there are moments
when it seems, to my surprise,
the gift, it’s getting lighter
And I slowly realise

As winter’s dark gives way to spring
The days becoming longer
It’s not the stone that’s shed its weight
It’s me who’s getting stronger

So when the festive tunes appear
The mince pies in September
I hold my stone against my chest
And let myself remember

And though I wish with all my heart
I didn’t have to wear it
Those moments feeling close to you
They teach me how to bear it

I wear it with my paper hat
Around the Christmas table
I wear it as my shepherd child
Sings carols in the stable

I use your way to cook the roast
I groan at all the cracker jokes
I shed a tear and raise a toast
Here’s Christmas without you

19/12/2025

The boys are second at Christmas ⚽️🎄🎅

Congratulations to the Royale 👏 for being top.

16/12/2025

'FELLOWS.
Carol Ann.
On November 23rd 2025, peacefully in hospital at Telford, Carol Fellows of Bridgnorth, aged 89 years.
Much loved and greatly respected within the community, Carol will be sadly missed by all her Family and friends.
Funeral service at Telford Crematorium (TF2 9NJ) on Monday December 22nd at 11.30am.
Family flowers only by request please, but donations for 'The Stroke Ward at Princess Royal Hospital NHS Trust at Telford' and ' The Leage of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital' are being gratefully received, for which purpose a collection box will be provided at The Crematorium, or online at www.perryandphillipsfunerals.com
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.

09/12/2025

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06/12/2025

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

In this short video, we are proud to share a moment rarely seen by the public; conducted with quiet dignity by Chris Adams and the team at Perry & Phillips.

This was carried our whilst recording for the DACI podcast, for the recent 'Walk & Talk': showing “Behind the Curtain” for the first time in the UK. This cropped footage highlights the pride we have in our team, cortège, and the standards we hold ourselves to when serving the bereaved.

The full video interview with Perry & Phillips' John Adams and Alan José of Westerleigh Group has reached more than 45,000 views in just 4 days on YouTube, with many viewers commenting on the calm professionalism and care shown, resulting in much needed reassurance and reinforcing the care shown by funeral professionals throughout the UK.

For Perry & Phillips, this is not a performance.
It’s a reflection of who we are; a family serving the community and the bereaved with dignity, care, and the utmost respect.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

03/12/2025

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.