Branch News: Ashford

St Matthew’s Church Fete Saturday 12th May

Saturday 12th May 2018 Delighted to officially open this year's St Matthew’s Church Fete, our District Manager Victoria, along with Ashford arrangers Sandra and Penny, enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment and offering Pimms to the parish. Despite the rain the fete had a wonderful turnout! ...

Loki the Dragon Commemorates St George’s Day

Loki, our artistically handcrafted dragon, once again adorns our Ashford branch window this time ready for St George’s Day. Thank you to Mark in our memorial department for loaning us his creation....

Happy Birthday Your Majesty

Happy Birthday Ma’am! In celebration of our Queens Actual Birthday we, at Ashford, would like to wish her many happy returns....

St Matthews Church Christmas Fayre Opened by Lodge Brothers

One of the Church of England churches in Ashford held a Christmas Fayre on Saturday, and asked Lodge Brothers not only to have a stall but to open the event too. St Matthew’s Church held the Fayre in their hall in Muncaster Close and Andrew Lodge, one of the Directors of the Company declared the event open at 11am. The stall sold mulled wine and mince pies for charity. Richard Leachman, District Manager, said: �...

Scotland the Brave! St Andrew’s Day at Ashford Branch

Just as we head into Advent and the run up to Christmas, we remember the Patron Saint of Scotland for all of our local friends with a Tartan heritage. St Andrew's Day is sometimes forgotten in the midst of festive preparations, but not at Lodge Brothers. The staff at our Ashford branch placed a Scottish saltire and a thistle in each window to recognise this special day....

Lodge Brothers Supporting Ashford Bowls Club

Supporting the local community is always very important to Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors. In the photograph, you can see District Manager Richard Leachman presenting one of two new banners, supplied by the Company, to 'Ashford Bowls Club' in Middlesex. Next Year is the centenary of the Club and Richard vowed to support them during their special celebrations. He is seen here with Marion Bushnell, President of the C...

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....

Easter Treats in Ashford

Quentin Edgington, District Manager Group Support and PR, was delighted to provide and help distribute Hot Cross Buns to Ashford House nursing home.  The residents and staff said, the buns were delicious and great way to start celebrating Easter.  ...

Trophy Success for Lodge Brothers Ashford!

Sandra Nuttall and Sue Pursey, the arrangers at the Ashford branch of Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors, have for many years set up their ‘ Memorial Tree’ to enable many of their families to hang a card and remember in gratitude all that their loved ones gave. This year, in addition, the tree has just been recognised as one of the Best Dressed Trees in Ashford! District Manager, Richard Leachman, said: “The ...

Lodge Brothers Thanksgiving & Memorial Service at St Michael’s Church

Over 330 people attended the annual ‘Thanksgiving and Memorial’ Service held by Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors in the churches of Ashford. This year the event took place at St Michael’s Church in Clarendon Road and was led by the Priest-in-Charge, Monsignor Jim Overton. The service is a very moving occasion with the highlight being the time where people can light a candle and place it at the altar in memor...