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Boxed: Fabulous Coffins from UK and Ghana

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:30:04 +0000

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A vibrant collection of bespoke coffins from the famous Pa Joe workshop in Ghana and Crazy Coffins in Nottingham.

Coffins in many unexpected designs – from a Mercedes, to a giant cocoa bean, to flying kite come – together to tell the story of the growing number of individuals around the world who choose to celebrate their life and death in the form of a uniquely designed coffin

20 January 2012, 10:00am – 29 January 2012, 23:00pm

Before I die… at the Southbank Centre

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:33:06 +0000

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What’s the one thing you’ll do before you die?

Share your new year’s resolutions, pledges and life-long dreams and on a giant chalkboard as part of an ongoing international participatory project by artist Candy Chang.

19 January 2012, 10:00am – 29 January 2012, 23:00pm

England’s third oldest lady

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:45 +0000

Staines bid a sad farewell last week to the late Mrs Ellen Watson aged 111 years. Mrs Watson was the third eldest person in the country and just short of her 112th birthday when she passed away.
Mrs Watson has resided in Meadowside Care Home in Staines for the last 10 years, where she was very happy and made many friends amongst the staff and other residents.
The Ashford branch of Lodge Brothers, the family owned Funeral Directors, carried out the arrangements and the service was held at Hanworth Crematorium where several generations of her family attended. The service was officiated by the Reverend Rod Cosh, Minister of St Peter’s Church in Staines. Robert Lodge, Chairman of Lodge Brothers said, “it is an honour and a privilege to have been chosen to help the family at this time.”

Lodge Brothers Host Festive Supper Raising Money For Dementia Care

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:26:41 +0000

Lodge Brothers, the family run funeral directors, recently gave a cheque for £268 to the Woodlands Centre for Dementia Care based at Hillingdon Hospital.

The cheque was presented by Peter Breslin, of Lodge Brothers to Beverley Smith, Sector Manager, Harrow, Hillingdon and Brent Older People and Healthy Ageing. Also in attendance and seen in the picture are Councillor Mary O’Connor, Worshipful Mayor of Hillingdon and Robyn Durand, Director of Operations, Central and North-West London NHS Trust.

The money was raised at a raffle held at the Waters Edge Restaurant in Cowley where the six Lodge Brothers branches in the Hillingdon area hosted a Festive Supper. Personnel from Nursing and Care homes in the area were invited as well as staff from Health Centres and Doctors Surgeries, the local Registrar’s Office and Hillingdon Hospital. About fifty people in total attended and a great time was had by all.

J.Monk & Sons Host Service of Remembrance

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:47:42 +0000

For the second year running J.Monk & Sons, Guildford’s family run funeral directors, have hosted a Carol Service of Remembrance at the URC Church, Guildford. The service was held for families who, over the last twelve months or so, have lost a loved one in the area.
Held on the 3rd of December over a 100 people packed the church. The Reverend Phillip Jones conducted the service with Father Alex Hill and the Reverend Kirsten Rosslyn-Smith in attendance. Keith Hopkins, the manager of G. Boutell welcomed the congregation and carols were sung to the rousing accompaniment of the Almac Bisley brass band.
Andrew Lodge, Director of Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd, who own J. Monk & Sons, gave the closing remarks and refreshments, including mulled wine, were served afterwards. The whole service was agreed to be hugely successful with lots of comments of congratulations from those attending

G. Boutell & Sons host Carol Service

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:16 +0000

G. Boutell, local family run funeral directors of Byfleet, Surrey, have hosted a Carol Service of Remembrance at the Byfleet Village Hall. The service was held for families who have recently lost a loved one.
Held on the 10th of December over a 170 people packed the Village Hall. The Reverend John McCabe, Father Anthony Hale and Mr. Philip Way carried out the service and there were closing remarks by Keith Hopkins, the manager of G. Boutell.

Carols were sung to the rousing accompaniment of the Bagshot Concert Band.
At the end of the service refreshments were served.
Andrew Lodge, Director of Lodge Brothers (Funerals) Ltd who own G. Boutell, said, “we have been holding this service for over 5 years and each year is better than the one before. We feel it provides an opportunity to those who have suffered a bereavement to remember their loved ones in the hectic period before Christmas. Christmas is traditionally a time for families and this may be the first Christmas without a loved one.”
The carol service was thought to be a great success with many people finding comfort in the words and music.

Cremated remains confusion restricts last wishes

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:07:15 +0000

Families are holding onto their loved ones’ ashes because of restrictions and confusion on scattering cremated remains, according to a report from The Co-operative Funeralcare. Its survey of 3,000 people revealed that three in five would like to scatter a relative’s ashes at a special place or bury them under a memorial but rules, confusion over rules or environmental concerns prevent many from doing so. Andrew Lodge, Director of Lodge Brothers (Funerals Ltd) of Feltham, London, said, “At Lodge Brothers, we believe we should provide all our clients with the right advice so an informed decision can be made.” The story can be viewed by clicking here

E.A. Langley Host Christmas Lunch

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:57:30 +0000

As a follow up to a Service of Remembrance, E.A. LANGLEY, the family run funeral directors,
organised Christmas Lunch and Party on Saturday 3rd December for 65 senior citizens.
According to Paul Bye, manager at E.A. Langley, “it was a lovely occasion. We donated a large 8ft Christmas tree with lights and the ladies, all widows, first attended a mass, which was followed by drinks and nibbles accompanied by festive tunes sung by a group of musicians.
The meal was a delicious traditional three-course Christmas turkey lunch, followed by singing and dancing. The party ended with a great game of bingo and a Christmas gift for all the guests courtesy of E.A. Langley”

Best dressed Christmas Tree in Ashford

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:33:27 +0000

Lodge Brothers Ashford Branch has won the award for “Best Dressed Christmas Tree” in Ashford. The competition runs hand in hand with Ashford on The Map, which Beverley Lodge (Director), Richard Leachman (Manager) and Kate Thulborn (funeral arranger) took part in by supplying mince pies, cupcakes and mulled wine in the freezing cold. They raised around £240.00 on the night for our local charity, Ashford Stroke Klub.
Lodge Brothers were presented with a trophy, a certificate, £100.00 and a bottle of champagne. Lodge Brothers (funerals) Ltd have donated the £100 cheque to Ashford Stroke Klub and the certificate and trophy are proudly displayed in the office window.
Company Chairman Robert Lodge said, “it is great to be involved with the local community and winning is something we are very proud of. We are pleased to be able to add the £100.00 to the money raised on the night for Ashford Stroke Klub.”

Sara Runs for Princess Alice

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:29:18 +0000

Sara Matthews, Lodge Brothers Marketing Manager, ran last Sunday in the Santa Fun Run in aid of the Princess Alice Hospice. Sara, together with her daughter Millie and group of friends, all dressed up in red Santa uniforms, complete with big white beards, and ran three times round Old Deer Park. “Exhausting but great fun” said Sara “but if I do it next year I must remember not to go out the night before!”
“Last year at this time we lost someone very dear to us, who was looked after at the end by the Princess Alice, so we ran thinking of Caroline”