Lodge News

St George Cross Floral Tributes

The picture shows the red rose at the heart of floral tributes to St George. The windows of Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors in Church Road, Ashford, were adorned with flowers and patriotic flags, remembering the Patron Saint of England. "After the recent Saints' Days for St David and St Patrick, it's only right that we celebrate our own!" commented Richard Leachman, District Manager....

St George’s Day Marked at Ascot Branch

The newest branch of Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors is in Ascot High Street, and Sharon Brunn, the relief arranger there, wanted to recognise St George's Day. "It's only right after St David's and St Patrick's Days, that we remember our Patron Saint too"....

Lindsay Tuckfield, Funeral Arranger and Staff Trainer

Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors are always supporting their staff in training, and District Manager Richard Leachman is one such recipient. Richard joined the Company in 2009 as an arranger and began his three-month training at the Shepperton branch with skilled trainer, Lindsay Tuckfield. Two years later, Richard passed the 'Diploma in Funeral Directing' (a nationally recognised award) and shortly afterwards, h...

Easter Display at Cobham Branch

Claire Nightingale of Lodge Brothers in Cobham created a tasteful Easter display for her branch this year. Claire was keen to offer an opportunity to those walking past the window an opportunity to pause and reflect on anyone that had passed away at this time of year....

Paul Bye Assists at Grave Talk at Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday 30th April

When Paul Bye reveals his profession at parties, it can be something of a show-stopper.  Paul, from Surrey, gave up his career of 15 years to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a Funeral Director.  Paul explains “I wanted to do a job that was more important, where I could help people.  I wanted to make people aware of the choices that are available and help them to talk about death and dying.” He...