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Grindalls of Wem is a branch associated with Frank Painter & Sons, Shrewsbury's only totally independent fourth-generation family funeral directors. Founded by Frank Painter in the 1930s, the business has been passed down through four generations of the Painter family, with the current generation including Chris, Mike, Alan, Ben, and James Painter continuing the family legacy of care, respect, and dignity for bereaved families across Shropshire and beyond.
The team at Frank Painter & Sons prides itself on offering individually tailored funeral services, ensuring every arrangement is made under the personal supervision of experienced directors. Their dedicated team includes both male and female funeral directors, giving families the option to choose who cares for their loved one. Services offered include traditional funerals, green funerals, direct cremation, religious and non-religious funerals, burials at sea, pre-paid funeral plans, and a private chapel of rest.
With a reputation built over decades of compassionate service, Frank Painter & Sons has earned glowing testimonials from families who have praised the team's professionalism, sensitivity, and genuine care during some of life's most difficult moments. The Grindalls of Wem branch is part of this trusted network, bringing the same high standards of service to the Wem community in Shropshire.
"Excellent service and extremely helpful at such a difficult time, cannot recommend enough."
— Roger Williams
"Covid 19 tried to interfere but had no chance as this fantastic group of people make sure your loved ones are shown the utmost respect and love."
— Chris BH
"Grindalls and painters treat your lost one like their own family. They are like councillors, undertakers and therapists all in one and nothing is too much trouble. I want to say thanks to Jen at Wem. She was like a member of the family showing so much compassion, keeping things in order and precise. She should be promoted as what she does makes peoples lives and the ones who have passed so special."
— Chris BH (about Jen)
Alan Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Shirley and fourth generation of the Painter family, Alan joined the business in 2011 and became a Funeral Direc…
Ben Painter
Funeral Director
Fourth generation of the Painter family, Ben has been praised by families for his tact, sensitivity, and dedication goi…
Christopher Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan and third generation, Chris joined the business in the early 1980s and has been conducting funerals for ove…
David Kendall
Funeral Director
David has been praised by families for his kindness, genuine care, and thoughtfulness in guiding them through the funer…
Dawn Stokes
Funeral Director
Dawn is part of the Frank Painter & Sons team, offering professional and compassionate funeral direction services.
Elizabeth Painter
Accountant
Elizabeth married into the Painter family in 1992 and joined the team in 2000, managing the company's accounts and fina…
James Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Michael and Elizabeth, James is the fourth generation of the Painter family and joined the business in 2018.
Michael Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan and third generation of the Painter family, Mike became a Funeral Director in 2009 following the closure of…
Shirley Painter
Accountant
Daughter of Alan, Shirley joined the family business in 1982 and is a vital part of the everyday running of the firm.
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