Branch News: Guildford

St. Mary’s Remembrance Service, Thursday 9th December

Thank you to Reverend Dmitry Lutsenko for taking a special service of Remembrance at St Mary’s church Horsell. The evening was hosted by District Manager Dominic Kirby and local arrangers Donna, Susan and Anne. Poignant carols were sung beautifully by Soloist Toni Nunn and the service gave our families from the Woking and Guildford area the opportunity to honour and remember their loved ones. Thank you to everybody...

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...

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...

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...

Come and Join Us at our Funeral Wishes Exhibition at the Broadwater Pavilion, Guildford, GU7 3BU on Thursday 5th September 10am-4pm

Join us at our FREE Funeral Wishes Exhibition. Everyone is welcome plus there's a chance to win dinner for 4 at the Broadwater Pavilion. There will be a host of exhibitors offering advice on a wide range of products and services including End of Life Legal Services, Funeral Planning, Celebrants, Memorials, Funeral Singers & Musicians, Colourful Coffins, Funeral Vehicles and more.......

Zara Melson Joins the Team at Lodge Brothers & Monk

Lodge Brothers & Monk Funeral Directors of Guildford are pleased to announce the appointment of Zara Melson as our new funeral arranger. Zara is no stranger to the funeral industry and has helped arrange a wide variety of funerals for families within the local area. As a resident of Surrey, her local knowledge and experience is what we have been searching for to continue the high standards previously experienced...

Grave Talk at All Saints Sunday 10th February

Parishioners of All Saints Church attended a Grave Talk event on Sunday 10th February, which was a huge success. Grave Talk is an informal opportunity to talk about funerals, death and dying in a café environment. The event proved popular with those who attended, after enjoying tea, cake and conversation Paul Bye Surrey Commercial & Operations manager for Lodge Brothers gave a talk on funeral planning and the ro...

‘Grave Talk’ at All Saints Church, Onslow Village Sunday 10th Feb 3.30pm

Representatives from Lodge Brothers will be available at All Saints Church, Onslow Village on Sunday 10th February at 3.30pm for 'Grave Talk', a chance to talk about death and dying, or think about your own funeral and ask any questions you may have on these subjects in an informal setting. Refreshments will be available....