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Lodge Brothers offer a professional service that our clients have come to rely on

Posted on June 10, 2021 by admin

Lodge Brothers began as a family business currently run by six members of the Lodge family who are seventh generation funeral directors Clandon. While the current extended Lodge Family across the UK is not necessarily blood-related, the bonds between all of the funeral directors at Lodge Brothers still run deep because of the shared heritage they have and because of the common goal that they share.  This is to ensure that each person who crosses their doorstep knows that they are in safe hands and can rest assured that no detail is overlooked. With so much experience and a deep love for what can only be called a vocation, Lodge Brothers funeral directors East Horsley provide many options for the funerals, which honours the memory of the deceased.

Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Godalming are unequivocally the most accessible funeral Directors in the country which means that you do not have to go far to find us when the times comes that you should be looking for a Funeral Director. 2020 began with the harsh reality that we all need to expect the unexpected. Covid 19 has caused mayhem across the country and globally and sadly resulted in the passing of a great many people both young and old. While the older members of our country and those with underlying health issues, have been struck down the most, it does not mean that a person can afford to be nonchalant. Each person has the responsibility of taking action to ensure his or her health and safety and that of those whom are closest.  Lodge Brothers have seen first-hand how this global pandemic has affected many families which is why we are so grateful for the dedicated Lodge Brothers team who compassionately assist families at their time of grief.

Funeral directors have to focus on two major areas: taking care of the logistics and legalities involved in the passing of a person, as well as taking care of the emotional aspects ensuring that the life of the person who has departed is respected and celebrated in the way in which they lived. But to the Funeral directors at Lodge Brothers, this is not a stranger who has passed away… it’s your family and who becomes our family which is why we treat each instance with the love and respect we would give if it WAS our own family. No request is too much to ask and no need is less important than the next as every single decision which has to be made for help finalise the person’s life, is of utmost importance in order for you be supported the journey that you find yourself facing. Nothing is more important to Lodge Brothers than to ensure that we are always here to help…

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Lodge Brothers take steps to help reduce the Inheritance Tax payable

Posted on November 15, 2020 by admin

Inevitably, life tends to have a way of getting away with us. We leave school as young adults, searching for incomes which will allow us the independence that we so covet. Earning money means we have the power to make the choices about our own lives that feel so important to us at the time. Whether our goals are to grow our careers, or to start a family, independence generally decreases as we become more financially viable. What begins as an endeavour to be the best person that we can be, results in the accrual of material things and people. The car you save for to empower freedom of choice in your life becomes an asset. The type of social interactions which you choose, leads to you meet likeminded individuals and perhaps eventually results in a joining of kindred spirits in matrimony or the like. Families grow, houses are built and the need for a more stable income grows. All of these things that you need to build to sustain your life, become your assets. You have a choice over them in life. So too, do you have a choice over them in death.

Life unwittingly takes hold of us and often, the administration of your life is left at the bottom of the list of things to do. Stats show that 38% of adults living in the UK passed away last year without a will. Your will is your last chance to make voice heard and to have your final choices carried out as you would have done if you were still able. Failing to plan for your estate your estate via your will, you leave a lot to chance. And if you have not lived your life leaving all things to chance, why let it be the case in your death. No one person knows your wishes and desires as well as you do so when you pass away without a will and your estate is then governed by the laws of intestacy which means that everything that you have worked your whole life to attain is now governed by a set of rules enforced by the courts. Only married or civil partners and some of your close relatives are able to inherit your estate under the laws of intestacy which means that the courts may assign your possessions to someone who you had never intended them to.

Lodge Brothers attorneys specialise exclusively in Probate, Wills and Power of Attorney. Probate Guildford is the process, which confirms who will handle a person’s estate after their death and it is important to have, as it is a legal requirement. Probate Feltham is a complicated system that is advisable to be handled by a competent probate attorney. Aspects of the probate Ashford process include, establishing the value of your assets and liabilities, finalising Inheritance Tax, applying for Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration. Lodge Brothers probate Woking offer caring and practical legal advice efficiently and professionally to make your life easier during distressing times.

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Lodge Brothers available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Posted on November 14, 2020 by admin

Lodge Brothers funeral directors New Malden have first-hand experience when dealing with the painful consequences of 2020 and the Corona 19 Pandemic which affected, afflicted and shut down the UK, leaving families reeling as they faced the loss of freedom of choice, freedom of movement, loss of jobs, loss of finances and most difficult of all, loss of life. Funerals are highly emotionally occasions but even more when a person loses their life to a global pandemic, which appeared unexpectedly a year ago and proceed to upset our normality and shake us to the core. The passing of someone who has succumbed to Covid-19 is even more raw and emotional when that life becomes part of the painful statistics, which the country faces on a daily basis.

Lodge Brothers funeral directors Ascot do not treat your loved ones passing as if it were merely a statistic, but rather as family. Lodge Brothers have been assisting families with their loss and grief for more than 240 years and are sensitive to the fact that losing a loved one is simply heart-wrenching. Organising a funeral can be a daunting task however with caring and professional people by your side can make it more bearable; leading your family through the process, providing you with solutions to problems, you have not experienced before. Arranging a funeral becomes seamless as Lodge Brothers alleviate any additional and unnecessary pressure for the family.

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Following a death, there are many legal requirements to be undertaken, such as registering the death, Wills & Probate, completion of statutory documentation and liaison with third parties. So too are there many logistical requirements, such as bringing your loved one into our care, advising people, making decisions such as choosing between burials or cremations and financing the funeral. Lodge Brothers offers several options to pay for the funeral and will always provide families with an itemised list of services and their associated costs to enable families to decide accordingly. Funerals can be expensive, and we appreciate that this can present very real difficulty to families who have not made prior arrangements to cover such expenses. Lodge Brothers funeral charges are extremely competitive when compared to other Funeral Directors, considering the exceptional service and professionalism of our staff and superior facilities which we offer. Our funeral directors Hillingdon have a solution for all financial scenarios. Lodge Brothers price match other local Funeral Directors, based on a written quotation.

Additional constraints have been placed on funerals, which must be adhered to during these times, but the UK government has provided guidance for the arranging and attending a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic. These guidelines were developed to ensure that bereaved families are treated with sensitivity, dignity and respect and that funerals can continue to take place while minimising the risk of infection. Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Shepherds Bush are very familiar with these stipulations and our staff strive to balance the requirements of the grieving, allowing them to mourn, with the need to minimise the spread of COVID-19 infection.

Coronavirus/Covid-19

We understand that with the ongoing changes to our lives caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, feelings of grief and anxiety are amplified when we lose a loved one. Our hearts and thoughts go out to those affected by the virus.

The health and wellbeing of our clients and staff are our top priority. When visiting our branches we ask that you observe the following:

  • Face coverings must be worn when entering our branches (unless you are exempt)
  • Only two clients in the funeral home at any one time.
  • The 2 metre distancing rule will be upheld
  • Hands to be sanitised on entry & exit

Yours sincerely,
Robert Lodge Chairman

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Lodge Brothers always here to help…..

Posted on February 9, 2020 by admin

Lodge Brothers funeral directors are continuously trying to improve their services to make your life simpler at a time that is, more often than not, a very complicated one. For this reason, Lodge Brothers branches are located as close to the local register office Chelsea as physical possible so that you can catch a short bus, taxi drive or even walk through to the Lodge Brother branch, after completing the paperwork at the register office Ealing local to your whereabouts.

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Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors have been in operation for generation upon generation and every one of the associated funeral directors are called to help others in navigating this part of their lives, seamlessly and with as little stress as physically and emotionally possible, while they literally hold your hand through the entire process. So much so that when you look back on the events of the time, you will be forgiven for not really remembering how everything fell into place the way it did; effortless and as if it was already planned ahead of time. This is how efficient Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors are. From the moment that you receive the news, through to the registering at the nearest register office Camden, will take you through a process that you have probably never thought about before, so naturally, by the time you reach the funeral directors office, you will be feeling completely overwhelmed. Lodge Brother has assisted hundreds of thousands of families and loved ones through this process which means that from the moment that you walk in through the doors, they have you in their most capable hands.

Lodge Brothers services include a pre-paid option which, if you have planned beforehand, can really help smooth the process over, as everything will be decided ahead of time. However, if this is not something that you had previously considered, you will still be in safe hands as you are navigated through all of the many decisions which you must face at the end of the day. To make things easier, Lodge Brothers’ Price match promise means that if you can find a funeral service at a cheaper cost, Lodge Brothers will match that cost on presentation of a written quote. So why not save the time and money and experience the exceptional service and professionalism that is guaranteed when you choose any of the branches across the country? All the branches boast exceptional facilities so regardless of which register office Farnham you find yourself visiting, you are assured of being just a short distance away from a Lodge Brothers. If you are not sure where to go having left the register office Feltham, simply call or email any of the staff who are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty-five days a year.

Rest assured that your family member will rest at peace when you use one of our capable team members to care for each and every aspect of the day, making sure that no detail what-so-ever is left unattended so that by the time the day is over, you will also feel at peace.

 

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Funeral service that stand out above the rest

Posted on October 10, 2019 by admin

Benjamin Franklin, wrote in 1789 that “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This is something that is very difficult to dispute, even to this day.

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This unadulterated truth may well be the case however something that does not have to be as prescribed, is the way in which we celebrate the life of a person when the time comes to bid farewell.

As a child, I was told that my parents felt that I was old enough to go to my grandmother’s funeral which was held in a catholic church which my grandmother fellowshipped during her later years. The church was fairly modern in design, with an unusual flat room, large and interesting stain glass windows filled the room with light; a modernised pulpit took center stage on a slightly raised platform. It was my first funeral and I had no idea what to expect. My grandmother was presented in a closed casket in the middle of the room, towards the front. Her casket was covered in flowers and stood pronounced in the room. It was the first time I had seen a casket and morbidly wondered what it must be like inside one. Those attending were quiet and sombre, despite the pretty colours streaming in through the windows. The hymns were slow and laboured and the priest played his part as he held his censer below the narrowing plate with one hand, allowing it to swing freely. This image is etched in my mind but so is the feeling of complete disconnect I felt.

Death may be a certainty but the type of funeral you chose, does not have to be. Traditions are beautiful and very much required as a part of society to help bring us together in community to mark the special events which punctuate our lives. When it came time for me to bid farewell to my own mother, I knew that there was another way to go about celebrating her life, which is what I know she wanted.

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With the help of Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors, I was able to replace the sombre memory I had of my grandmother’s passing but choosing an alternative funeral for my mother. When it comes to thinking about it, there are many ways in which you can say “I love you” one more time at the funeral of your loved one. Traditional funerals are often being replaced by original funerals which are far more personal and individual funerals as the life of the person you are saying goodbye to. Lodge Brothers have extensive experience assisting families with special funeral requests and will also provide you with various alternate ideas for the day. A funeral is always sad but can it can also be beautiful, simple, sentimental and heartfelt event that can give you peace of mind knowing that you have celebrated someone’s life in the most respectful and positive way possible.

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Turn to Lodge Brothers family of trusted funeral directors

Posted on August 12, 2019 by admin

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Lodge Brothers Funeral directors are the family that your family can trust and turn to when faced with the daunting and emotionally demanding task of arranging a funeral for your loved one. Lodge Brothers Funeral directors have been in the business for nearly 240 years, in the UK and you can expect the same original quality and level of service, in every aspect of the company’s services. Forward thinking Lodge Brothers can assist you with each and every aspect related to the passing of a loved one, from the moment your need arises, until the moment the coffin lid closes for the final time, you know you are in the hands of the best in the business.

Arranging a funeral is something that you hopefully do not have to experience too often in your life-time. But when the need arises, what better place to turn than to the family-orientated company which deals with funerals on a daily basis. The importance of the event can never be over-stated as this is the time that you have to process your grief and say your final goodbye. Not matter whether the passing of your loved one was sudden and unexpected, or if the passing was expected and brings a sense of relief, there is always a process of grieving that must be experienced in order to help with letting go and dealing with the loss experienced. Sometimes a funeral was not expected and the beloved may not have prepared sufficiently or at all, for the event. Sometimes there is a Will that has been prepared, but in some cases, the Will may be incorrectly completed, not witnessed or signed, meaning that a legal representative will need to get involved in assisting with the details of the probate.

Lodge Brothers team of funeral directors are ready to take over at a moment’s notice. In other instances, pre-paid funeral packages where the deceased has the opportunity to fully prepare all of the various details of the passing in much detail, with the assistance of Lodge Brothers funeral packages which are available to suit any pocket. Lodge Brothers’ pre-paid plans take into account the bespoke memorial package “wish list” of the deceased and are executed exactly to plan. This is an important aspect psychologically for many people who have specific desires for how and where they say their final goodbye to their loved ones. So often, people have a very specific vision for the end of days and preparing this ahead of time, on a pre-paid plan, gives them peace of mind knowing that they will have the send-off that they wish for, all the while, making sure that there is very little responsibility or decision-making to be done by their families. Lodge Brothers Funeral directors understand full-well the importance of saying goodbye your way while protecting clients against rising inflation-driven costs, related to having a funeral.

Modern floral tributes, memorials, and individual keepsake jewellery requests can be made in advance or at the time of the passing, for the convenience of the grieving family. Provide your loved one with the ultimate tribute to their life in a way that shows that their life made a difference in yours.

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Family Funeral Directors Lodge Brothers

Posted on May 7, 2019 by admin

Pre-Paid FuneralsAt a time when words really can offer little comfort, the best thing that a person can experience is to be surrounded by people who they can trust and who will take on some of the weight of the world which they may be carrying. When going through a stressful period in one’s life, it can become difficult to do the small things and making decisions, whether about the big or the small issues, can seem equally insurmountable. When the worst things in life happen, it often feels like it takes a village to deal with the repercussions – everything can become slower yet the time will fly, you may feel that you can do and say nothing right, despite your best efforts to keep a brave face on and take care of what needs doing. When you are the only one left to pick up the pieces and buck literally stops with you, how much of a relief would it be to know that you have someone to lean on? Anyone who has been in a dire situation in their lives knows that relief can come in small pieces and yet those small things will have the largest impact on your life at the time. When its not even day to day, but rather moment to moment, a person who can help you and lend you a hand is ultimately a gift.

Lodge Brothers funeral directors London knows too well what can happen to a person and families when their loved ones pass away, even if it may have been expected. Lodge Brothers funeral directors have stood beside families in their time of need and not just stood witness to but been involved in the hard times and part of the hard decisions.  When death visits your family, there are always decisions to be made, especially if there was no Will prepared. The logistics involved in planning a funeral at a time of heightened emotions, can be over-whelming.

Lodge Brothers has answers to all of your questions and can provide you with everything that you may need when it comes to laying your loved one to rest. Details which you may never have thought of will need to be addressed and its times like this when a compassionate, empathetic expert is invaluable. That is what the goal of Lodge Brothers is… to provide and succeed in helping to sort out all of the really hard decisions during a hard time. With so much experience and an in-bred family understanding of what it takes to be the calm in the storm, Lodge Brother funeral directors will not let you and your family down. Everything from Funeral arrangements and information, floral tributes, legal services, such as probate services, memorials and the Lodge brothers collection of Keepsake jewellery from your departed loved-one, are swiftly and seamlessly attended to in the manner in which your loved one would be pleased and of which you can be proud to hold safe in your memories.

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Funeral Directors with a personal touch

Posted on April 13, 2019 by admin

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As human beings, we often spend time pondering our humanity. We think about how we might pass away some day, wondering if it will be sooner than later, quick or drawn out. And often after thoughts such as these have passed through our minds, we swiftly move on to the more pressing issues we have in our lives. Death is a certainty but when it will happen is not. We always feel as if there is another time to think about it and deal with the specifics. There is enough life admin to sort out in our daily lives keeping us occupied, that we end up dodging the thoughts about the logistics of our passing, to the back of the list of many things to do. Sometimes, when life changes dramatically, like when a new baby joins the family or a divorce occurs, we think about updating our wills (if we even have one prepared) or making plans for our end of life. But more often than not, we put a pin in it and years or decades can pass by before we even wain to think about it again.

My funeral. What do I want for MY funeral? You may not be sure about where to begin planning this event but Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors does and they are the professionals that you need to facilitate and guide you through the preparation of every aspect of any funeral. Whether you are planning for your own or if you are planning that of a loved one who has recently passed away, you can find all of the help that you need at Lodge Brothers funeral directors London. The fact is that until you have experienced an event such as a funeral, where you have had to make all of the arrangements and consider all of the logistics involved, you simply can never know the full extent of what is involved. Besides arranging for flights and accommodation for family coming in from out of town, preparing eulogies, posting obituaries, booking churches and the like, there are a myriad of other aspects which you will have to deal with. This is where having a professional company who you can trust to assist you with the many things which have to be done, can never be over emphasised. No matter how simple or elaborate, expensive or budget-minded, traditional or modern, Lodge Brothers funeral directors will guide you through every aspect of the service while providing you with the highest levels of service. Both Lodge Brothers and their trust service providers are on hand throughout the whole event.

Planning your own funeral can save your loved ones a lot of emotional distress. So why not come through and visit one of our dedicated funeral directors London for a the best advise on how to plan and budget for any funeral. Or you can log on to the website and view the interactive funeral guide on how to arrange a funeral, what needs to be done following a death, whether it be expected or unexpected, plus all other aspects regarding the professional funeral services Lodge Brothers offers.

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Peace of mind for you and your loved ones

Posted on July 12, 2018 by admin

There is nothing in life as certain as death and taxes. Attributed to Benjamin Franklin for putting this truth of life into plain text for all to remember, there is certainly no truer statement about life. Life is at best, unpredictable and no one can blame a person for spending most of their lives, avoiding the topic of their death or the passing of someone they love. It is undeniable that of all the things in life that we wish to spend time to worry about, death does not make the top of the list. Yet if you think about how much time and energy goes into protecting life, it makes sense that equal energy should be affording to the loss of life.

The cost of living is high. Medical services and insurances are perpetually increasing in costs. Taking steps to finance yourself in your retirement years is expensive but must be planned in advance otherwise the rising costs of inflation will stifle your options. As you age and finally reach retirement age, not everyone has the luxury of having had the chance to set themselves up to afford their own lives in their later years, once retirement age has been reached.

What happens to older folk as they age. True that the costs of child-raising should drop as your children become independent and begin to have jobs of their own. The cost of educating your children falls away as they begin to set themselves up in life to be able to independently afford their own lifestyles and families. Older folks may choose to downsize their homes, cars and other aspects of their lives which may have previously been necessary.
The picture that is given to us of our the golden age of retirement is that of restful afternoon naps and travelling abroad to sun-filled countries. But what if, as in life, the unexpected happens? How do you account for the unaccountable? The only way to do that is to expect the unexpected. And when it comes to your passing, or old age, the best thing that you can do as a young person, is speak to people who are experts in this area. Lodge Brothers offer comprehensive legal services including Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney Walton 0n Thames.

There are things that are vital for a young person to do in order to prepare in order to protect the ones around them from unexpected financial problems caused from your passing. The first and most important thing to do is to prepare a Will. When someone dies without a Will, the issues can be numerous and unpredictable. Life is complicated, so preparing a Will helps to ensure that your passing doesn’t complicate the lives of those closest to you. Having a Will not only allows you to advise on things such as how and where you would like to be buried, who will receive your possessions and to what degree, it also takes the strain off the lives of those around you… by choosing an attorney to help with your affairs while in probate, you ease the strain on your family members significantly. For peace of mind contact Lodge Brothers Power of Attorney Weybridge.

Contact Power of Attorney Guildford for more information, a free no obligation quote or initial advice…

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Have the funeral you would like

Posted on May 11, 2013 by admin

More and more people are now planning and paying for their funeral in advance. When the time comes everything is paid and taken care of. Planning your Pre Paid Funeral ahead of time has a number of benefits for you and for those you love.

  • Relieve your family from stress and anxiety
    It’s hard enough to say goodbye without the added pressure of worrying about the deceased’s last wishes. That’s why pre paid funerals can be so helpful in relieving any added stress on your family and loved ones.
  • Lighten the financial load on your family
    By covering all costs in advance you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your family won’t have to worry about how they will pay. Pre-paying your funeral can be your final gift to those you love, allowing them to say goodbye without concerns about money at a time when they are least able to cope.
  • Fixed Price means money saved
    Buying a funeral at today’s prices protects you and your family from inflation and any future price increase. Saving you money and worry; it’s a logical and considered purchase that not everyone wants to make, but most people are glad they did.
  • Personalise your funeral, say “goodbye” your way
    Throughout life we are defined by our personality, our actions and how we interact with those around us. Family Funerals Trust believes this should continue with your last act in this world. We encourage you to think about things now so that your life and personality shine through, at your final goodbye.

    Click here to personalise a Prepaid funerals

  • Family run funeral directors giving the personal touch
    In a world dominated by huge, national funeral directors with branches in virtually every high street, Family Funerals Trust offers an uplifting and welcome change. We are a privately run, family owned Company who, through seven generations of the same family, have brought sensitivity, understanding and personal attention to every funeral we handle.
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