Branch News: Windsor

A FITTING SEND-OFF FOR DUSTMAN GEORGE KERBEY

George William Kerbey passed away at Wexham Park Hospital on 6th June 2014 aged 84 years, and Lodge Brothers conducted his funeral service today at St Agnes Church Windsor. Throughout George’s life he had worked hard, first a farmer and then as a dustbin man. His family said that, “George had worked in dirt all his life” and wanted a fitting tribute to the man he was. A family connection with Grundon’s gave t...

LOCAL CAR DEALER COMES TO THE RESCUE OF STRANDED FUNERAL MOURNERS

Funeral Conductor Quentin Edgington with Adam Wheatcroft of SMC FordSMC Ford Sales Manager Adam Wheatcroft sprung into action when he saw a funeral cortege from Lodge Brothers Windsor struggling to reach mourners who were stranded in the flooding in Datchet. Seeing that the hearse and limousines could not get to the residence, Adam made two trips through the flood water in his 4×4 to bring the family and mourner...

Christmas Tree Blessing at Windsor Branch

Each year since the branch opened in Windsor, people in the community have been able to come in and place a card on the Christmas tree in memory of a loved one. District Manager Bill Wilde said, “I am pleased to say that our local community love this and it means a lot to people to be able to come in and remember their loved ones. I am grateful to Reverend Mary Barnes who blessed our tree before the lights were swi...

Lodge Brothers Raise £80 for Macmillan Nurses

Lodge Brothers in Windsor supported the Macmillan Trust’s “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” last month by inviting local people into the branch for coffee and home made cakes courtesy of Jill Palmer, the Branch Funeral Arranger. This fund raising event proved to be popular and over £80 was raised in support of Macmillan Nurses. Bill Wilde (District Manager) said, “This is the second year...

Winton House Staff Attend Seminar at Lodge Brothers Windsor

Beverley Lodge presents certificates to two members of staff Staff from Winton House Care Home recently attended two seminars at Lodge Brothers Windsor to learn about the Role of the Funeral Director. Staff were also given a tour of the branch and then enjoyed refreshments which were provided by the Funeral Arranger Jill Palmer. Bill Wilde (District Manager) who led the sessions said, “The seminars are offered ...

Lodge Brothers Supports Macmillan Trust’s Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning – September 27th

Every year, Lodge Brothers supports the Macmillan Trust’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, to raise money for this invaluable charity. This year, Jill Palmer invites you to join her at Lodge Brothers in Windsor, from 11am onwards on Friday 27th September, for tea, coffee & cakes in exchange for a small donation to Macmillan. We look forward to seeing you there! ...

Lodge Brothers Supports British Heart Foundation in ‘Pier to Pier’ Swim at Bournemouth

On Sunday 14th July, Jill Palmer, funeral arranger at Lodge Brothers Windsor, took part in a 1.4 mile swim between Boscombe Pier and the main pier at Bournemouth, in support of the British Heart Foundation. Jill recently arranged the funeral of a young mum, and wanted to raise awareness of heart disease in the young. Over 2,500 people descended on Bournemouth to take part in the swim. The weather was glorious (86 deg...

Thames Valley Hospice Sponsored Walk

On Saturday 15th June, Jill Palmer Funeral Arranger for Lodge Brothers in Windsor, took part in a 6.5 mile sponsored walk in aid of the Thames Valley Hospice. Approximately 100 people took part, with a good mix of young and old. Most people had a story to tell about their reasons for participating – most seemed to have a personal connection with cancer and reflected on the impact it had on their lives. Jill wal...

BUDDY SUPPORT GROUP – Working Together In Windsor

Over the last year, Jill Palmer of Lodge Brothers Windsor, has arranged funerals for those in the community who have been very alone and isolated, sometimes with no family or friends.  It inspired her to do more for these people. Jill says, “I have organised funerals for people who had no-one left in their lives. It made me realise that I want to offer some sort of companionship to those who do spend a lot of ...

Jill Palmer of Lodge Brothers Windsor, Walks Morcambe Bay for Teenage Cancer

Jill with Diane Thompson braving the weather Knee/Thigh Deep in Morecambe Bay                   At 11am on a very wet Saturday morning, nearly 200 people joined together with Diane and Gary Thompson and their daughter Becky to walk across Morecombe Bay to raise money for Teenage Cancer (Christies Hospital Manchester). In 2008, The Thompsons lost their son Dean to the disea...