Branch News: Ashford

Christmas Remembrance Service at St Hilda’s, Ashford

On Sunday 15th December, St Hilda’s Church in Ashford kindly opened its doors once again for us to hold our Christmas Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving.  A special thanks goes to Glain Dafydd who beautifully filled the air with music from her harp, as well as the Church choir and musical director for providing such glorious singing and musical accompaniment. Our service brought together over 300 people who ...

Merry Christmas from us all at Ashford Branch

Ashford’s tree of remembrance goes up every year and is always adorned with beautiful words remembering friends and family who are sadly no longer with us. Sitting proud in the middle of the branch, we would like to offer everyone an opportunity to come in and add their own remembrance card. Should you be in the mood for carols or Church services, our main window has all of our local Church Christmas Carol and ser...

St Matthews Church Ashford, Christmas Fayre – Saturday 30th November

Saturday 30th November 2019 The sun was certainly shining on the Ashford ladies last Saturday. With handmade bouquets being sold and hot chocolate on the go, Funeral Arranger Penny and District Manager Victoria had a lovely morning enticing people into St Matthew’s Christmas Fayre. A big thank you to our ducks as once again they proved popular with children AND this time adults getting a tad competitive! Congratu...

St Matthews Church Ashford Christmas Fayre Sat 30th November

Come along to St Matthews Church in Ashford tomorrow Saturday 30th November from 11.00am to 2.00pm for the Christmas Fayre. Lodge Brothers will be providing the Hot Chocolate to keep everyone warm!...

1-2-1 Advice Sessions on Dying Matters & Funeral Planning

On the first Wednesday of every month, Lodge Brothers in partnership with Age UK Hounslow, are offering one-to-one advice sessions on dying matters and funeral planning. The next session is on Wednesday 4th December 10am-12pm at the Southville Community Centre Feltham. Our Funeral Arrangers will advise on: What are the first steps after a death The different types of funerals available What can be inclu...

Thank You To Our Community This Remembrance Week

With our branch close to the town’s War Memorial it is only fitting we make our remembrance display prominent and engage with our wonderful community. A huge thank you goes to Mr Scott Green, Mr John Purser and LJ Motorcycle Repairs of Twickenham for the loan of their amazing artefacts and decorations. Having her father as a motorcycle mechanic and having personally conducted several motorcycle hearse funerals this...

Chris Lodge Rides Land’s End to John O’Groats in Memory of Ben

On Saturday 7th September 2019, I will be cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats  - 9 days, 980 miles.  Whilst I undertake this challenge I will be remembering our friend and colleague Ben, who tragically took his own life. I would like to raise money for CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably – a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. You can find ou...

Lodge Brothers Regular Supporters of Dementia UK

Lodge Brothers regularly hold fundraising events for Dementia UK and were recently awarded with a certificate confirming donations totalling £5,679.40 for this hugely important charity. Keep up the good work everyone!...

Memory Stars for Fathers Day at Ashford Branch

The ladies at Ashford Branch are inviting people to write a memory star for their Dads/Granddads who are sadly no longer with us anymore and place on the memory branch in their window for Father’s Day this Sunday....

Ashford Branch Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

The ladies at Ashford branch have created a window display to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy....