Lodge News
April 19th, 2013
Up to two million people around the globe die each year because they have no access to life-saving devices.
But now researchers from the University of Texas have discovered that pacemakers - which use electrical pulses to regulate the heart - can be successfully removed after death and reused. It is hoped this recycling effort will provide a solution in countries where many have no access to or are unable to afford t...
April 16th, 2013
Of all the Apps you would not expect to find on your iPad or iPhone would be an App for a funeral director.
But a brand new App, created by Lodge Brothers, the 7th generation family funeral directors, has just been announced and it’s available to download now. What’s more it’s free!
“Why not?” asks Robert Lodge, Chairman of Lodge Brothers Funerals, “We may have been around for well over 200 years but we...
April 11th, 2013
Recently Lodge Brothers, Englefield Green branch celebrated their anniversary. Staff opened the doors on Friday, 1st March 2013 for the ‘one year on’ celebratory event. Invitations were sent to local councillors, clergy and representatives from charities and nursing homes in the area. “It was a huge success,” said District Manager, Richard Leachman. “There was a good number who attended.”
Guests included,...
April 9th, 2013
Lodge Brothers & Wickenden Funeral Directors in Brentford constantly strive to assist their clients in as many ways as possible, whilst they are grieving for a loved one. The branch is fortunate to have a large garden at the front of their property so have decided to offer clients, past and present, an opportunity to sponsor a rose bush in memory of a special someone.
Each sponsorship will have a 5yr span, durin...
April 9th, 2013
Lodge Brothers in Esher were proud to direct the funeral of local trumpet hero Derek Watkins yesterday. Derek passed away at the end of March, after a 2year battle with Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, with his wife, children and close family at his side.
His colourful international reputation and legendary trumpet playing will mean he will be remembered for generations to come.
Amongst many film score accolades, in...
