Branch News: Burpham

Horse Drawn Hearse from Burpham Branch

Lodge Brothers office in Burpham recently held its first funeral with a horse-drawn hearse. The office, which has been open since July 2017, is managed by our Funeral Arranger Donna Matthews, who will be pleased to discuss any requirements or questions. Arranging a funeral can be a sad and upsetting time for many, we are always there to accommodate clients wishes and provide either a traditional or modern funeral ...

T/L Edgar Maybanks OBE QPM

Last Friday, Lodge Brothers Of Burpham conducted the funeral of the late Edgar Maybanks, the highly commended retired Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. He joined the force in 1953 following a period of National Service in the Royal Marines, serving in 45 Commando in Malta, and during his career he played key roles in the Balcombe Street siege in 1975, The Iranian Embassy siege in 1980 and an i...

Burpham Branch Recounts Guildford’s VE Day Celebrations from 1945

Donna at Burpham Branch has filled her window display with images showing Guildford's VE Day celebrations in 1945. Although we cannot celebrate in style this year it shouldn’t stop us from raising a glass, or a cuppa, to thank all of our WW2 heroes. This Friday 8th May the Nation toasts together at 3pm from the safety of everyone’s own homes. Whether you are driveway dining, garden gathering (with same househ...

A Dedication to Our Private Ambulance Team

Jill Palmer, our  Funeral Arranger at Windsor branch has written this heart-felt dedication to all our unsung heroes that work behind the scenes at Lodge Brothers, to let them know how much we respect them: “This is a dedication to all the staff that work from the shadows. Our private ambulance team and all those who work tirelessly to ensure that everyone has their last time. These are the people that we entru...

Burpham Branch Tree of Remembrance

After the Christmas Tree Blessing ceremony last week, our wonderful tree is now in the branch window, ready for messages of remembrance to be placed in the boughs. We invite clients and passers-by to write a message on a card and place in the tree in memory of lost loved ones....

Christmas Tree Blessing Ceremony at Burpham Branch

Lodge Brothers in Burpham recently invited bereaved families to an intimate Christmas Tree blessing ceremony held at the recently opened branch just outside Guildford. Following a short service and blessing from Rev Jo Levasier of St Lukes Church, Burpham, families were given the opportunity to hang a message to their loved one on the special memory tree, then the lights were switched on and will stay lit through ...

Heritage Open Day at Brookwood Cemetery

It was beautiful weather for the Open Day at Brookwood Cemetery on Saturday 14th September. The event was well attended, and the Lodge Brothers Memorials Team had a productive day. Maria Giordano, the Senior Administrator for the Cemetery commented, "I just want to say a massive thank you to you and your team for attending our Heritage Open Day. You guys were absolutely amazing with a great set up. We had a lo...

Lodge Brothers Funeral Wishes Exhibition Sparks Conversation About End of Life

Lodge Brothers hosted their first ever Funeral Wishes Exhibition last week at the Broadwater Pavillion in Guildford. The event was well attended by people from all walks of life. Exhibitors included Lodge Brothers Legal Services, Guildford Crematorium, coffin suppliers, Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground and funeral singers and musicians. Lodge Brothers also previewed their new Hybrid Funeral Cars due for delivery in...

Brookwood Cemetery Open Day Saturday 14th September

Join Lodge Brothers Memorial Masonry Team at the Brookwood Cemetery Open Day this coming Saturday 14th September from 11am, where we will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. There will be lots to do for all the family, included guided walks of the beautiful grounds. See you there! ...

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...