Branch News: Molesey

Lodge Brothers Commemorate The Japanese Surrender Marking the end of World War 2 in the Pacific

A candle was lit overnight in our East Molesey branch earlier this week to commemorate the ending of World War II with the quote from General Douglas MacArthur, who accepted Japan’s surrender on behalf of the United Nations on 2nd September 1945: “It is my earnest hope and indeed the hope of all mankind that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past.” ...

Carol Disspain of Lodge Brothers Molesey Collects for Christian Aid

During May, Carol Disspain our funeral arranger at Molesey branch, carried out her annual door-to-door Christian Aid Collection. On behalf of St Paul’s Church in Hook, she delivered then collected Christian Aid envelopes from 150 houses in the area. This year the total collected was £197.25 which was a very good result. Christian Aid is an organisation which helps the poorest communities around the world...

V.E. Day 70th Anniversary Commemorated at Lodge Brothers Molesey

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day last week, Pat and Carol, the branch arrangers at East Molesey, made a collage of pictures and newspaper extracts from 8th May 1945 celebrations, together with a copy of the newspaper of the day with the headline reading “This is VE Day”. The ladies have said that lots of people stopped to look at their window display and read all about it, and many were encouraged t...

St George & Shakespeare Remembered at Lodge Brothers Molesey

Molesey branch of Lodge Brothers celebrated St George’s Day last week with a display that also tipped a hat to William Shakespeare, who is believed to have been born and died on the day of the Patron Saint – 23rd April. ...

Join Us for Tea and Easter Chocolates at Molesey Branch

Carol and Pat, our brach staff at East Molesey, have created a small display to celebrate Easter and are inviting all passers-by to pop in and have a cuppa and enjoy eating some chocolate eggs. Carol said, “We love being part of the community here, and Pat and I just wanted to do something to remember the Easter period”. Any donations received, will be passed on to the Princess Alice Hospice to support the good...

Mothers’ Day Marked By Lodge Brothers Molesey

Lodge Brothers staff remembered those Mothers no longer with us by displaying flowers and a beautiful poem in the branch windows, inviting all to come in and share their special memories. District Manager Bill Wilde said “It is a special time of year to celebrate our Mothers, and at Lodge Brothers we wanted to be able to offer the local community the chance to remember those who are no longer with us. Mums may have...

Remembrance Day Window Display at Molesey Branch

Carol and Pat our Branch Funeral Arrangers at Molesey Branch, created a personal window display for Remembrance Day last month. Pat’s uncle, Private A Knight of the 7th Bn, London Regiment died “in the field” on the battlegrounds of France, aged just 19 on 25 July 1918 leaving his distraught parents, Alexander and Elizabeth.  He is buried in a War Grave in Contay British Cemetery in France. Carol’s Great-Gr...

Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Lodge Brothers Molesey

Each year, all Lodge Brothers branches invite clients past and present to come in and write a Remembrance Tag with a message to a lost loved one, which can then be placed on the ‘Tree of Remembrance’. This simple act is often of great comfort to the recently bereaved. Molesey branch Funeral Arranger Carol Disspain explains, “We have had lots of cards with lovely messages on them this year.  Many Mo...

Molesey Methodist Church Christmas Fair

Molesey Methodist Church held their Christmas Fair on Saturday 15th November.  Pat Moller, Funeral Arranger at Lodge Brothers Molesey, took a stall as she does every year, selling her wonderful hand knitted gifts and crafts. She explained, “People come back to me each year for my knitted items and crackers.  It’s very flattering, and obviously the fees we pay for the tables go towards the church fund wh...

Meet Pat Moller, Funeral Arranger at East Molesey Branch

         Pat Moller has worked for Lodge Brothers since April 2006, when the company took over Edmonds & Sons, with whom she had worked since 2001. She is one of two experienced Funeral Arrangers looking after the branch in East Molesey, where she has lived for most of her life.   Pat is well known and respected in the local community, and explains, “I love my work here, and I do feel that my knowle...