William H. Painter Funeral Directors in Birmingham

Centenary Day

We would like to thank everyone who visited and contributed towards the success of our Centenary Day, on Saturday 20th October 2007, marking 100 years of service.

 

Visitors welcomed in the next era of the William H Painter business, by delving into the history of the local area by exploring log books, photographs, letters and records dating back to 1907.

 

Our extensively refurbished premises set the scene for visitors to explore funerals as a reflection of life, with creative flower arrangements, and displays of bespoke and eco coffins.

 

We were very honoured to be joined by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham - Councilor Randal Brew OBE, and the Lady Mayoress. They kindly attended to unveil a centenary plaque to commemorate the occasion. They also presented the company with a gift for its services to the community. We were also very proud to be able to welcome Kingsley Bryant, the President of the National Association of Funeral Directors.

 

The weather was perfect for guests to enjoy rides in our traditional horse-drawn hearse.

 

The day witnessed a monumental masonry display and guests were able to try their hand at carving.

 

Again, we'd like to thank you for your support on the day.

 

Below are a selection of photographs taken on the day. Click to enlarge the images.

 

William H Painter, Yardley premises, scene for the centenery commemorations
A great day was had by all
Expert advice was available on hand
Visitors enjoying some refreshments
       
Visitors were offered a ride in our traditional horse-drawn hearse
Phillip Painter thanking everybody for coming
William H Painter's fleet or Mercedes vehicles
Councillor Randal Brew OBE, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, unveils the centenary plaque
       
Lord Mayor of Birmingham presenting the company with a gift for its services to the community
The proud Painter family
William H Painter staff
The Painter family and Lord Mayor of Birmingham looking back on the past 100 years of sevcive
       
Visitors explored the history of the local area
Visitors were able to try their hand at masonry display
Kingsley Bryant, the President of the National Association of Funeral Directors
Anyone for cake?!

 

 

 

 

Yardley (Head office)
398 Yardley Road
South Yardley
Birmingham  B25 8LT
0121 706 1291

Other office locations include:
Chelmsley Wood, Castle Bromwich, Knowle, Solihull and Kings Heath.

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