Branch News: Guildford

Paul Bye Appointed as Surrey Commercial and Operations Manager

Lodge Brothers (Funeral Directors) have appointed Paul Bye as their Surrey Commercial and Operations Manager for the Lodge Brothers Group based in Byfleet, West Byfleet, Addlestone, Woking, Cobham and Guildford. Paul brings with him his vast experience within the Funeral Profession where he has worked his way through the ranks, obtaining his Diploma in Funeral Directing in the process. Paul said: ‘After working f...

Guildford Bowls Club Tournament Sponsored by J.Monk & Son

On Sunday 10th May, J Monk & Son sponsored an annual bowls competition at the Guildford Bowls club. Known as the Open Triples, it is open to several local bowls clubs to participate. The afternoon was well attended and the photograph shows Keith Hopkins presenting the trophy to winning the trio. Mark Medhurst Chairman of Guildford bowls club expressed his thanks to J.Monk & Son for their support....

J.Monk & Sons Remembrance Service & Carol Concert

On Saturday 28th November J Monk & Sons held their annual Remembrance Carol Service at the URC Church in Guildford. This service is held each year to remember loved ones that have been lost. Reverend Philip Jones, Father Alex Hill and Jacqueline Drake-Smith all gave up their valuable time to attend  the service and each gave a reading and an address. The Almac Bisley Brass Band played beautifully as the carol...

J.Monk Commemorates Centenary Anniversary of WW1

Staff at J.Monk & Sons, along with many other shops and businesses, are displaying a small window feature to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the onset of World War 1. The display features flags, poppies and memorabilia from the era....

J.Monk & Sons Provide Insight into the Funeral Industry for Trainee Priests

The vicar of St. Mary's Worplesdon, the Rev. Hugh Greer, is currently acting as mentor to two trainee ministers due to be ordained next month. The ladies had no knowledge of how funeral directors work, or how crematoriums operate, so J.Monk & Sons agreed to act as a guide to these services. They spent a morning with District Manager Keith Hopkins, who went through all the relevant procedures carried out by the ...

Easter Eggs Donated to Queen Elizabeth Park Nursing Home

Kathy Pettard,  Admin Manager of Queen Elizabeth Park Nursing Home in Guildford was thrilled to receive a basket of Easter Eggs donated by Keith Hopkins on behalf of J.Monk & Sons. Kathy said, "The staff and residents will thoroughly enjoy having the eggs. We are very grateful for your kindness."  ...

Carol Service of Remembrance

We held our annual Carol Service of Remembrance this year on Saturday 24th November, once again at the United Reformed Church in Guildford. The service was well attended despite the atrocious weather and carols were sung to the accompaniment of The Almac Bisley Brass Band. Rev’d. Phillip Jones, Rev’d. Barbara Messham and Fr. Alex Hill led us through readings and prayers followed by the opportunity of lighting a c...