Branch News: Byfleet

St. John’s Remembrance Service, Thursday 16th December

Thank you to St John’s Church West Byfleet who welcomed us into their church to host our Christmas Service of Remembrance and thanksgiving. The evening was hosted by District Manager Dominic Kirby and local arrangers Zara, Annie and Claire. Diana Manthorpe delivered a thought provoking and meaningful service aided by Father Alex Hill and the St John’s choir. Thank you to all our families that attended, it was an ...

Lodge Bros & Boutell and Byfleet Boat Club Bid Final Farewell to a Member

Lodge Brothers and Boutell had the privilege of arranging the funeral of a prominent member of our local community. A very popular member of the Byfleet Boat Club, it seemed fitting for his family, friends and club members to line the route of the funeral procession to pay their final respects, and bid him a final “Goodbye”. They stood two meters apart, all dressed in red, white and blue, with buntings and Union...

VE Day Display At Lodge Brothers & Boutell

Although VE day cannot be celebrated in style this year it shouldn’t stop us from raising a glass, or a cuppa, to thank all of our WW2 heroes. This Friday 8th May the Nation toasts together at 3pm from the safety of everyone’s own homes. Whether you are driveway dining, garden gathering (with same household only) or simply saluting from a safe distance we thank you for joining in....

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...

Lodge Brothers & Boutell Sponsor Byfleet Boat Club Illuminated Pageant

Lodge Brothers and Boutell of Byfleet again sponsored the Byfleet Boat Club illuminated boat pageant which this year took place on on Saturday 23rd November. Some 150 people attended to see this spectacular seasonal event even though it was raining. Paul Bye, Surrey Commercial & Operations Manager, provided prizes for all the skippers of the boats who took part, and visitors could enjoy a hot chocolate and sou...

Heritage Open Day at Brookwood Cemetery

It was beautiful weather for the Open Day at Brookwood Cemetery on Saturday 14th September. The event was well attended, and the Lodge Brothers Memorials Team had a productive day. Maria Giordano, the Senior Administrator for the Cemetery commented, "I just want to say a massive thank you to you and your team for attending our Heritage Open Day. You guys were absolutely amazing with a great set up. We had a lo...

Last Night At The Proms – St Andrew’s Church, Goldsworth Park

On Saturday 19th October from 7.00pm, Lodge Brothers will be hosting a fun evening of music and singing at St Andrews Church in Goldsworth Park, Woking, to raise funds for Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care. The Epsom & Ewell Silver Band and Toni Nunn our Soprano, will play all the well-known tracks of the Last Night at the Proms. Dress to impress and come and join us!! Tickets are £20 an...

Lodge Brothers Funeral Wishes Exhibition Sparks Conversation About End of Life

Lodge Brothers hosted their first ever Funeral Wishes Exhibition last week at the Broadwater Pavillion in Guildford. The event was well attended by people from all walks of life. Exhibitors included Lodge Brothers Legal Services, Guildford Crematorium, coffin suppliers, Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground and funeral singers and musicians. Lodge Brothers also previewed their new Hybrid Funeral Cars due for delivery in...

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...