Branch News: Ashford

Quentin Edgington Meets New Roman Catholic Area Bishop

Quentin Edgington, District Manager for Lodge Brothers, welcomed the new Roman Catholic Area Bishop to his region recently. He explained, ‘It was a great privilege to attend the special service at Westminster Cathedral and to meet the new Area Bishop for Ashford and Sunbury. ‘ Photo shows from left to right Father Philip Dyer-Perry the Area Dean, Louise Walton, Bishop John Wilson and District Manager Quen...

Amber’s Final Journey Is A Colourful Fairytale

Lodge Brothers Of Ashford were able to make the funeral of Sitha Amber Kathan (known as Amber) “the fairytale ending to her short and meaningful life” according to her mother Averil. A horse and carriage led the funeral procession through Sunbury and Ashford last Friday, to the service at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Ashford followed by a cremation at Hanworth Crematorium. The horses wore bright ...

‘Amber’s Foundation’ To Be Founded in Memory of Amber Kathan

Lodge Brothers in Ashford recently conducted the funeral of 21 year old Amber Kathan, who’s life was tragically cut short less than a year after being diagnosed with Epithelia Sarcoma. Before Amber died she told her mother Averil, about her dream of starting a respite project to help homeless people and those impacted by domestic violence. Unlike other mainstream charities, Amber’s idea centres around hel...

Window Display for Armed Forces Day

Here’s a picture of Ashford branch’s patriotic window display to commemorate Armed Forces Day which was at the end of June. Many passers-by popped in and commented on how important it is for the local community to support our servicemen and women. Lodge Brothers are always proud to join in with this spirit. ...

Lodge Brothers Ashford Raise Funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care for Mothers Day

Ashford branch of Lodge Brothers endeavoured to raise funds for ‘Marie Curie Cancer Care’ over the recent Mother’s Day weekend. By asking people to buy a daffodil badge – the symbol of MCCC – and placing it in the window with their loved one’s name, Sandra Nuttall and Sue Pursey took donations for the charity. It was a very simple but effective way of remembering those mums who had died. The ribbons and...

Lodge Brothers Hold Special Christmas Service at St Matthews in Ashford

Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors in Ashford held their annual Christmas Memorial and Thanksgiving Service recently. The service, which took place at St Matthew’s Church on Sunday 14th December, was attended by over 180 people who have experienced bereavement in recent months. They came along to remember their loved ones, give thanks and light a candle in a moving hour-long service led by Father Stuart King and arra...

New Plaque for St Matthew’s Vicarage

When Father Stuart King took over the leadership of St Matthew’s Church in Ashford, he was amazed to find that there was no sign on the Vicarage, alerting the local community that they had found his door! He mentioned this to the arrangers at Lodge Brothers in Church Road, and before you could recite the books of the Bible, there it was for all to see! Beautifully crafted by the masons of the Memorial department at...

Charity Fun Day In Memory of Patrick Beach

On Saturday 2nd August, a Charity Fun Day is to be held in Stanwell raising funds for two excellent organisations – Portsmouth Lifeguards and Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Services. Three years ago, local resident, Patrick Beach was tragically killed in the waters off the South Soast, and his mother, Ann, has already raised huge sums of money in his memory. The Ashford branch of Lodge Brothers made all ...

Lodge Brothers Sponsor St Michael’s School Dad’s Football Tournament

St Michael’s School in Ashford held their annual ‘Dad’s Football Tournament’ last Saturday and this year the teams had something to battle for – a magnificent trophy and winners and runners-up medals which were provided by Lodge Brothers, the local family-run funeral directors. Eight teams battled for over four hours on a warm afternoon, before a team made up of school teachers defeated one of the dad...

St Georges Day At Ashford Branch

Lodge Brothers in Ashford celebrated St George’s Day last week with a beautiful window display. ...