Branch News: Burpham

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...

Come and Join Us at our Funeral Wishes Exhibition at the Broadwater Pavilion, Guildford, GU7 3BU on Thursday 5th September 10am-4pm

Join us at our FREE Funeral Wishes Exhibition. Everyone is welcome plus there's a chance to win dinner for 4 at the Broadwater Pavilion. There will be a host of exhibitors offering advice on a wide range of products and services including End of Life Legal Services, Funeral Planning, Celebrants, Memorials, Funeral Singers & Musicians, Colourful Coffins, Funeral Vehicles and more.......

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice Sunrise Walk

On Sunday 30thJune 2019, Donna, our Funeral Arranger at the Burpham Branch, took part in the Shooting Star Children’s Hospices Sunrise Walk in Guildford. The 20K walk started at 4.30am from the University of Law and took in the sights of Chantries Wood; St Martha’s on the Hill (the church had kindly opened its doors early for anyone that wanted to go inside and light a candle for a loved one), at this, the hig...

75th Anniversary of D-Day – June 6th 2019

Tomorrow, Thursday 6th June, marks the start of the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. Donna at Burpham branch is displaying some images in the branch window to commemorate this....

Happy St George’s Day at Burpham

Displayed in our window at Burpham branch are 9 facts about St George which separates fact from fiction, it makes for an interesting read!  ...

Traditional Easter Symbols Explained at Burpham Branch

Donna at Burpham Branch has dedicated her display to some of the traditional symbols of Easter – chicks, bunnies, eggs, hot cross buns, bonnets and also the Cross.  There is also an explanation of the symbols as there are a lot of people who won’t know their true meaning....

Grave Talk at All Saints Sunday 10th February

Parishioners of All Saints Church attended a Grave Talk event on Sunday 10th February, which was a huge success. Grave Talk is an informal opportunity to talk about funerals, death and dying in a café environment. The event proved popular with those who attended, after enjoying tea, cake and conversation Paul Bye Surrey Commercial & Operations manager for Lodge Brothers gave a talk on funeral planning and the ro...

‘Grave Talk’ at All Saints Church, Onslow Village Sunday 10th Feb 3.30pm

Representatives from Lodge Brothers will be available at All Saints Church, Onslow Village on Sunday 10th February at 3.30pm for 'Grave Talk', a chance to talk about death and dying, or think about your own funeral and ask any questions you may have on these subjects in an informal setting. Refreshments will be available....

Remembrance Display to Commemorate Britain’s Longest Serving Poppy Seller

Donna Matthews, our funeral arranger at recently opened Burpham branch, explains her wonderful Remembrance window display: "To commemorate the centenary of Armistice Day, I thought it fitting to remember Burpham’s fallen. The War Memorial is situated in the churchyard of St Luke’s Church and I have listed the name and rank of local soldiers under a picture of the memorial. "I have also added a tribute hono...