Barnes & Sons and E A Langley, Funeral Directors in Shepherds Bush and Paddington, showed their support for St Patricks Day last weekend by displaying the Irish Flag in their windows. St Patrick’s Day is commonly recognised as the day Christianity was introduced to Ireland and this was reflected through the local church services held during last weekend. Paul Bye, Manager of both funeral homes said, “we were pleased to see that this was well received and we had waves and smiles of support as many locals walked by the branches. Over years we have been trusted by many members of the Irish commuity in West London to carry out the funerals of their loved ones.”

E A Langley were pleased to come to the aid of new Parish Minister Father Colin Amos from St Augustine’s Church Kilburn and assist in moving a large marble step to the altar to enable easier access during Mass.

The Church known as the “Cathedral of North London” has a proud tradition of serving the vibrant and diverse community since 1880. Father Amos said “Ben and Craig from E A Langley Memorials, are a credit to the company and went over and above the call of duty to complete this awkward job. We are eternally grateful and this will make a huge difference to the services held in church.”

On Thursday 15th March 2012, The Worshipful Mayor of Windsor & Maidenhead, Councillor Asghar Majeed, together with local clergy and associated professionals, will attend the official re-opening of Lodge Brothers, Windsor.

The Opening Ceremony will include a Service of Dedication of the Chapel Of Rest, which will be lead by Rev Ainsley Swift, Priest in Charge, New Windsor Team Ministry, Father Richard Moroney of St.Anthonys’ RC Church, Slough and Rev Barbara McIntivey, Windsor Methodist Church.

Lodge Brothers have recently opened their new branch in Englefield Green.

Lodge Brothers have recently opened their new branch in Englefield Green.
The new funeral home at 32a St.Judes Road, Englefield Green will be managed by Richard Leachman and Robert Lodge who is the seventh generation descendant of James Lodge who founded Lodge Brothers in 1780.  Experienced Funeral Arranger Susan who is moving from the Lodge Brothers branch in Windsor will assist him.
Commenting on why the company had opened in Englefield Green, the Chairman of Lodge Brothers, Robert Lodge explained “ We have considered opening in Englefield Green for a number of years but have been waiting for the right location to become available.
The new premises have been extensively refurbished to provide comforting and informal surroundings, including a Chapel of Rest and a private meeting room for families to discuss funeral arrangements.
Lodge Brothers have been helping and advising families in Surrey for over 225 years.  Today the company is run by six members of the Lodge family (Andrew, Robert, Christopher, Michael, Beverley and Janet) who are the seventh generation of family owned funeral directors.
As well as arranging and carrying out funerals, the new Englefield Green branch will be offering advice and help with floral tributes, memorials and pre-paid funeral plans.

Manager of Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors in Ashford, Richard Leachman presents a cheque for £340 to the Ashford Stroke Klub, based in Chaucer Ward at the local hospital. The money was raised at the pre-Christmas event, ‘Ashford on the Map’. Seen here gratefully receiving the cheque is Lynn English, chair of ASK, several fellow workers and members of the club who receive care and support through the work of the charity.

On Thursday 9th February 2012, Her Worshipful the Mayor of Hillingon, Councillor Mary O’Connor MBE, together with local clergy and associated professionals, attended the official re-opening of the refurbished premises of the Hillingdon Funeral Service.

Beverley Lodge, a Director of Lodge Brothers, who are the owners of Hillingdon Funeral Service, opened the proceedings by welcoming the Mayor and guests, who included Carol and Dave Goodson the previous owners.

A service of dedication of the Chapel Of Rest was lead by Rev Rob Harrison from St John The Baptist, Hillingdon, Father Cedrick Stanley MBE of St Paul’s, Harefield and the Rev Helen Watson of Hayes End Methodist Church.

After the Dedication, Mr Robert Lodge Chairman of Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors, thanked those attending, especially the Worshipful Mayor and Carol and Dave Goodson.

“The Hillingdon Funeral Service was started in 1992”, said Robert Lodge, “Since then it has earned a reputation for care, compassion and service to the bereaved. Even today, Dave Goodson still conducts most of the funerals”.

Robert Lodge went on to say that he believed the refurbished premises would further enhance the company’s reputation and create a warm and comforting setting for bereaved families.

“Our business” said Robert Lodge, “was started in 1780, over 230 years ago. Today Lodge Brothers is run by the seventh generation of our family. We are very proud to now own Hillingdon Funeral Service and are dedicated to maintaining the same high standards as before. ”

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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

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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

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, 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.