J Stamp & Sons

13/03/2026

West Highland Way Challenge

96 Miles | 7 Days | Wild Camping | Solo | Carrying Everything
…and if my legs will let me — a summit of Ben Nevis.

I leave Market Harborough Station on the evening of Friday 17th April, heading for London. A short walk from St Pancras to Euston will take me to the Caledonian Sleeper, due to arrive in Glasgow at 07:30 the next morning.

Then the real journey begins…

The official start of the West Highland Way is just north of Glasgow in the town of Milngavie.

From there I’ll have 96 miles ahead of me — 7 days of trekking and wild camping — finishing in Fort William.

The route offers tremendous variety, beginning in the pastoral landscapes beneath the Campsies, winding along the beautiful shores of Loch Lomond, and then into the increasingly rugged and dramatic Highlands. It crosses the vast expanse of Rannoch Moor, offers glimpses into Glencoe, and continues past Loch Leven, before finally reaching Fort William via the stunning Glen Nevis.

Along the way I’ll be walking a mixture of old military roads, loch-side paths, forest tracks and steep mountain trails.

Accommodation each night will be a tent somewhere beside the trail. I’ll be carrying everything I need on my back and picking up food supplies along the way where possible.

When I reach Fort William, if I still have enough strength left, I’m hoping to summit Ben Nevis — the highest mountain in Great Britain — before catching the sleeper train home.

So why do it?

Well… I haven’t done a serious trek in nearly 30 years, and at 55 this might be my last opportunity before the knees finally decide they’ve had enough (the left one already has its doubts!).

It will be a real challenge — physically and mentally — but hopefully I’ll see some incredible scenery along the way.

It also gives me the opportunity to raise some much-needed funds for LOROS Hospice.
LOROS is a local hospice caring for people in our community. They provide free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, as well as their families and carers.

Their services include specialist care for those living with a terminal illness when a cure is no longer possible, a short-stay inpatient ward for end-of-life care, outreach support in patients’ homes from Clinical Nurse Specialists, day therapy, and bereavement counselling.

They support people through some of the most difficult times in their lives and are a truly valued resource in our community. LOROS needs to raise over £9 million every year just to keep their services running.
Every pound really does make a difference, so if you’re able to donate, please give whatever you can. Thank you so much for your support.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jonathan-stamp-2?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

09/03/2026

We made it - on a very foggy and misty Sunday in the Peak District!

All four of the team - myself, Guy Mercer, Dave Harley and Neil Stacey completed the 11.8 mile route on Sunday as planned. There wasn’t much of a view from the tops (!) but Padley Woods was nice and the meal after at The Fox House pub was even better!

11.8 Miles with 1645 ft of elevation and decent.

Thanks to all those who have donated to such a good cause, it made the uphill slogs that little bit easier! You have raised £535 so far! Thank you 🙂
If you would be kind enough to leave a donation for Combat Stress, the link is here: https://events.combatstress.org.uk/fundraisers/jonathanstamp

Now the warm-up has been done, onto the big challenge… more news to follow…!

06/03/2026

This weekend is Jonathan's 10 mile ‘March in March’ walk, to raise money for Combat Stress. On Sunday he will set off to the Peak District, walking past Robin Hoods' cave, towards Stannage Edge, down into Hathersage and then up Padley Gorge.

It's not too late to donate! Jonathan has so far raised a fantastic £395.46 for Combat Stress which will go towards supporting our veterans and getting them the help and support they need post conflict. The link to donate is here: https://events.combatstress.org.uk/fundraisers/jonathanstamp
Thank you to all who have donated so far. Please join us in wishing Jon good luck! 👏

I’m taking part in March in March to raise funds for veterans’ mental health, and I need your help! Please donate today and help me support Combat Stress. Every donation, big or small, will go directly towards aiding their work with veterans. £33 could provide a veteran with a session with a Pe...

28/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who made a donation through ourselves for Macular Society , in memory of a loved one. In 2025, you helped to raise £452 to support those living with Macular Disease, and future research to find a cure for the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. On behalf of Macular Society - thank you!

18/02/2026

Next month, our Managing Director Jonathan Stamp will be taking part in ‘March in March’, a 10 mile walk, to raise money for Combat Stress.
Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health, supporting our servicemen and women dealing with difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD, from every service and every conflict.
With your help, the money raised from ‘March in March’ will help take vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
To make a donation, please visit Jonathan’s page here: https://events.combatstress.org.uk/fundraisers/jonathanstamp
This is actually Jonathan’s warm-up for a much bigger challenge, which will be revealed in the near future…!

I’m taking part in March in March to raise funds for veterans’ mental health, and I need your help! Please donate today and help me support Combat Stress. Every donation, big or small, will go directly towards aiding their work with veterans. £33 could provide a veteran with a session with a Pe...

23/12/2025

Father Christmas has been very kind to the staff at J Stamp & Sons this year!

We would like to extend seasons greetings and our best wishes to all in our local community, and especially to all the families we have cared for over the past year.

Our offices are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day but will reopen on Monday 29th December. As always, we are available 24 hours on call on 01858 462524.

19/12/2025

As we enter the Christmas period and many are enjoying the festivities, it can be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one, whether that is past or present. It is important to talk about how you are feeling, and to reach out to someone if you are struggling. There are support services available to you, with compassionate and friendly staff trained in bereavement support, on hand to listen. Here are a list of services, here to help you:

SAIF Care - www.saifcare.org.uk/bereavement-support/
Cruse Bereavement Support - www.cruse.org.uk/
The Good Grief Trust - www.thegoodgrieftrust.org

10/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that we have a new addition to Team Stamp! Nicole Chapman has recently joined the team and will be working as a Funeral Arranger, meeting with families and arranging services for their loved ones. Nicole, a trained celebrant, entered the funeral profession in order to help people experiencing bereavement, having previously worked in child support. We’re excited to have you onboard Nicole, and look forward to supporting your journey with J Stamp & Sons!

23/10/2025

Please join us in congratulating our very own Jessica Stamp, for completing her Business apprenticeship with us last week! Not only did Jess pass, but she was awarded a well-earned Distinction for her hard work! We are very proud and look forward to seeing Jess further these skills with ourselves, before she takes on her next challenge – moving to Australia in the New Year!!

10/10/2025

Last weekend, a few members of the Stamp family took part in the 5k Memory Walk through London, in aid of Alzheimer's Society - an incredibly important cause which sadly affects so many lives. They joined thousands of others, all walking to fund vital research and support for those living with dementia. If you need support, or to learn more about Alzheimer's Society and their work, you can visit their page here:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support

07/10/2025

On Saturday we had our last bereavement support group of 2025 and it was a record turnout! It was cosy at The Chestnuts with 28 recently bereaved joining us for a presentation on the physical effects of grief, an open group discussion, and everyone enjoyed the plentiful tea, coffee and cake - thank you to our volunteers Sarah, Helen and Pamela for keeping us all refreshed! We introduced the group to the lovely Paul from LOROS who outlined the support LOROS bereavement offers free to anyone who needs it. We also presented Paul with donations we have collected over the recent weeks in support of their work.
More details can be found on our website here:
https://jstampandsons.co.uk/funeral-services/bereavement-counselling/

22/09/2025

Huge congratulations are in order for our Office Manager Liz Bekker, who was presented with her Diploma at the National Conference Graduation Ceremony last weekend. Liz achieved a very well deserved Distinction and was supported on the day by Directors Jonathan and David Stamp.

Well done Liz - your hard work and dedication has truly paid off, you do a fantastic job every day keeping the office running and you make us very proud!!