Lodge Brothers

Lodge Brothers, funeral services with a network of local branches

Lodge Brothers is a funeral company operating in the United Kingdom through an extensive network of local branches. Its activity focuses on supporting families in organising a funeral, from the initial arrangements after a death to the celebration of the service and subsequent formalities. The company presents itself as a family business serving other families, with a team available 24 hours a day.

Immediate assistance after a death

The company states that its staff can be contacted at any time, day or night, to provide guidance on the first steps. Among the arrangements it offers to handle are bringing the deceased into its care, notifying family and friends, registering the death, completing legal documents, managing coroner services and liaising with all third parties involved. If the family prefers, a funeral arranger can visit the home to organise the service.

Funeral services and associated products

Lodge Brothers' catalogue covers different types of ceremonies, from the simplest to traditional services. The company details direct cremation options (unattended) and complete funeral packages. It also offers funeral stationery, such as notices and orders of service; keepsake jewellery; floral tributes with a complete collection; and online donations linked to notices and tributes. It also sells personalised funeral plans and legal services including probate, wills and lasting powers of attorney.

Memorial masonry and showrooms

The company has a specific line of memorial masonry, which includes purchasing memorials, renovating them and displaying them in showrooms. This activity is presented as a complementary service for families wishing to commission or restore a headstone or memorial.

Price match promise

Lodge Brothers states that its funeral charges are competitive compared to other local funeral directors, based on the training of its staff and its facilities. The company offers to match the price of a comparable service from another local funeral director provided it receives a written quotation on equivalent terms. This promise does not apply to unattended (direct cremation) services or attended standard specification funerals.

Guide to arranging a funeral

The company makes available to interested parties a guide entitled Your Guide to Arranging a Funeral, which can be downloaded in PDF format, viewed in an interactive online version or requested by post. This guide aims to guide families through the steps and decisions involved in organising a funeral.

Branch network

Lodge Brothers operates numerous local branches in various locations, including Addlestone, Ascot, Ashford, Bedfont, Brentford, Burpham, Byfleet, Chertsey, Chobham, Cobham, Dedworth, Ealing, Egham, Englefield Green, Esher, Feltham, Guildford, Ham, Hampton Hill, Hanworth, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Isleworth, Langley, Lightwater, Molesey, New Malden, Northolt, Paddington, Roehampton, Ruislip, Shepherds Bush, Shepperton, Sunbury, Sunningdale, Surbiton and others. Some of these branches appear under specific names, such as A.V. Smith and Sons, Langley, E.A. Langley or Barnes & Sons. The company has a branch locator on its website to find the nearest one.