Branch News: Chertsey

St. James’ Remembrance Service, Tuesday 14th December

Recently we held a service of Remembrance at St James’ church Weybridge which gave our families from the Weybridge, Walton and Hersham area the opportunity to honour and remember their loved ones. Thank you to Reverend Louise Bishop who led the service with musical accompaniment by violinist Lisa Rollin. The evening was hosted by Director Robert Lodge and District Manager Dominic Kirby along with local arrangers Me...

VE Day Display at Chertsey Branch

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...

People’s Prom Concert – Friday 7th February

JOIN US for an evening of music and song ... Friday 7th February at 7.30pm, St Peter's Church, Laleham Road, Staines TW18 2DX. Tickets £12, to book please call 01784 456701. (All proceeds to the parish)...

Christmas Remembrance Window at Lodge Brothers Chertsey

Christmas can be the hardest time of year, a time where the absence of a loved one in our lives can be so much more pronounced. Lodge Brothers always marks this occasion with their Christmas “Remembrance” Trees in every branch. These trees are adorned with cards containing messages to those that are absent, but are never forgotten by their families and friends. The Lodge Family difference is the bond we create w...

Christmas Remembrance Service at St Mary of Oatlands

Each year, Lodge Brothers organise special Christmas Remembrance Services, where families who have sadly had to use our services, are invited to come and remember their loved ones. This year we had local harpist Rebeca Jones to set the mood during the service, and afterwards the St James’ Church Handbell Ringers played some carols, whilst the Lodge Brothers staff were on hand to serve mince pies and mulled wine. We...

Shepperton Big Tree Night – Supported by Lodge Brothers

Well done to Kate (far left) and Lindsay (2nd from left) who helped run the Lodge Brothers stall for the Shepperton Big Tree night in December! Mulled wine and Mince Pies for the masses!! All raising money for the Shepperton Greeno Day Centre. We sold-out in 3hrs flat! Raising £363 for them! And that’s nearly £700 we have raised in the past 12 months! We went to the Greeno’s stall and handed over the cash ther...

Epsom & Ewell Silver Band – National Brass Band Finals

Kate from Lodge Brothers Chertsey branch played in the National Brass Band finals in September and the band came a very credible 4th in their section. Written by Kate: "Like football leagues, brass bands are also competing in sections depending on how good they are.  These range from Championship to 4th and youth.  Epsom and Ewell Silver Band is a second section band.  Every year in March all bands up and do...

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...

Lodge Brothers Raise Funds for The Orchard Dementia Centre

This year’s Black Cherry Fair, held in Chertsey, was once again full of people, pets and fun for all. Branch arrangers Kate, Jackie, Rebecca and District Manager Xenos took it in turns to enjoy the sunshine and raise £93 for The Orchard Dementia Centre with a Pimms stall. Not forgetting our four legged friends, our community dog bowl was lapped up by many!...