Branch News: Lodge Brothers HQ

Victoria Kibble Joins ‘Living with Dying’ Podcast to Break Taboos on Death & Dying

In an effort to tackle the stigma surrounding death and dying, Senior District Manager Victoria Kibble has joined Dilys Morgan on the "Living with Dying" podcast. This podcast series aims to shatter societal taboos surrounding the inevitable, prompting candid conversations on a topic often avoided. Coinciding with Dying Matters Awareness Week, May 6 - 12, 2024, this podcast episode aligns perfectly with the initiati...

Historic Memorial Meticulously Restored at St Mary’s Churchyard

In a touching tribute to local history, the memorial of Austin Partner, a noted stockbroker from Tolworth who tragically lost his life in a maritime disaster in 1912, has been carefully cleaned by the skilled memorial masons of Lodge Brothers. This significant preservation effort took place at St. Mary's Churchyard in Long Ditton, Surrey, where Partner is interred. Lodge Brothers were approached by Reverend Kuhan of...

Lodge Brothers Chobham at The May-Day Carnival

Monday 1st May saw the Chobham May-Day Carnival take place at the Station Road recreation ground. This year's attractions were as diverse as ever... with the UK's first all-female stunt display riders 'Equestrienne', the Little Nippers terrier & lurcher racing team, acrobatics and street dance performances and a rock choir, along with all the usual stalls and games. Caroline Eagling, our Funeral Arranger at Chobham ...

Addlestone Branch Closes for Refurbishment 3/10/22-14/10/22

From Monday 3rd October, our branch in Addlestone will be closed for refurbishment and will reopen again on Friday 14th October 2022. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure. The branch will still be contactable by phone or email; should you wish to meet with a member of our team, our nearest branches are in Chertsey or Weybridge. For more information, visit: ( www.lodgebros.co.uk/news/r...

Lodge Brothers Sponsor Charity Golf Day For Shooting Stars Hospice

Last week, our Director Andrew Lodge entered a team in a charity golf day held at West Byfleet Golf Club, raising money for the Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, with the company also sponsoring the 8th hole. Shooting Stars is a local charity with hospices in Hampton and Guildford, providing hospice care for babies, children and young-people with life-limiting conditions. They also support families across Surre...

Lodge Brothers Pave the Way to a Cleaner Environment

Forward thinking Lodge Brothers’ recent investment in 16 low emission Coleman Milne hybrid hearses and limousines will deliver a proactive contribution to improving the air quality in Greater London, Surrey and Berkshire. It has been long known that London and the surrounding areas have dangerous levels of air pollution with 40% of toxic gasses emanating from diesel vehicles. “We looked at how we worked and wh...

The Ultimate Virtual Quiz Tuesday 21st July 8.00pm

Fancy testing the grey matter from the comfort of your own home? Join us, and many more, in support of St Raphael's Hospice, Cheam, for their Ultimate Virtual Summer Quiz at 8pm on Tuesday 21st July. You could win a £50 Amazon voucher, donated by Lodge Brothers!! For more details visit https://www.straphaels.org.uk/ultimatequiz...

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...

Community Bereavement Cafe with Lodge Brothers New Malden

A Community Bereavement Café is a drop-in session arranged in association with Princess Alice Hospice. It is open to anyone who is bereaved,, whether or not you have had a loved one under the care of the Hospice. Refreshments will be available, and there will be a chance to talk with someone who is trained to listen, and to share experiences with other bereaved people. The café is being held on Tuesday 10th Marc...

1-2-1 Advice Sessions on Dying Matters & Funeral Planning

On the first Wednesday of every month, Lodge Brothers in partnership with Age UK Hounslow, are offering one-to-one advice sessions on dying matters and funeral planning. The next session is on Wednesday 4th December 10am-12pm at the Southville Community Centre Feltham. Our Funeral Arrangers will advise on: What are the first steps after a death The different types of funerals available What can be inclu...