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It was 1969 when famed Swiss psychiatrist, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross wrote: “If all of us would make an all-out effort to contemplate our own death, to deal with our anxieties surrounding the concept of our death... perhaps there could be less destructiveness around us.” At some stage through our lives, we realise that death is inevitable and contemplating our own death is something, which can leave a person feeling incredibly fearful. Fearful of the future, the unknown, what happens to us when we die, what happens to the family we leave behind. The idea of death can be something that humans grapple within a way that makes them ponder the very existence of life in a very existential way.
As we become older, thinking about our death somehow becomes easier, in some part it’s because it becomes more inevitable, but also because we realise that there are many aspects surrounding our living, which need to be finalised in dying. Some families have to face the conversation sooner than others do which is something that can come when least expected. The rights of passage and funeral rituals, which we observe, are part of how we contemplate our own death. These traditions, attached to the end of life, are meaningful and important for us to plan, not just for our own contemplation but to allow those left behind to process their grief.
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Teddington have dedicated their professional lives to helping families to contemplate the death of someone close to them and understand all of the practicalities which the public by and large the general public would not have much awareness of. It can also be extremely therapeutic for someone who is contemplating their own passing, to provide insight into many of the aspects of the event, and by doing so can help them to feel more in control of what is to come. Not only will this help them but it will also help their family who will know what it is that the end days means to their loved one and how to lovingly allow them to have the dignity in death that we all deserve.
Lodge Brothers funerals director Slough are infinitely qualified in dealing with the process of dying and can offer you their insights and patience, allowing you to take each aspect surrounding the event, explore it in detail and decide how you would like it to be managed. Funeral Directors have the capacity for empathy, sensitivity and understanding which is an innate requirement that will be of great value to both you and your loved ones. Aspects that you will discuss with your Funeral Director include legal requirements, costs, burial or cremation details including flowers and embellishments, transportation and your choice of your final resting place. Funeral Directors also encourage the involvement of the family in the proceedings, as this is know to assist with grieving and closure.
It is time to talk about what is important. Contact your local Funeral Directors Virginia Waters to start your conversation about the importance of funeral planning.
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One thing that you can be guaranteed of when you engage with a Lodge Brothers Legal attorney is that you will receive the personal touch. Lodge Brothers Legal Services are affiliated with the Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors family of companies with a unique past. In operation for over 240 years, the Lodge Brothers managed to grow throughout the UK for 8 generations, making them the epitome of the family business. As part of the services offered to their client base which spans the breadth and length of the UK, Lodge Brothers looked to increasing their funeral director services, with that of legal Services specifically related to the needs of the families who came to them, to say goodbye to their loved ones.
The complimentary services included probate Guildford assistance, drawing up of Wills and preparing Lasting Power of Attorneys. The Lodge Brothers name is one which you will be familiar with and this is because they are placed conveniently across the country, meaning that you and your family may well have already had dealings with them. Lodge Brothers Legal attorneys have followed suit and offer each individual service with the personal touch that you come to expect from the brand.
If you turn to social media you will notice that there are many competitors in the industry but if you are looking for experts in the field, with an elevated knowledge of probate Ashford, in your local area, then it’s the Lodge Brothers Probate Feltham services that will benefit you’re the most. Being able to meet with your personal attorney face to face makes it easier to have all of your questions answered, and it will be far easier to reach your Probate attorney when the time comes for you that you may need to meet with them face to face. Having a local solicitor gives you peace of mind, knowing that you are able to contact their offices in person, at any time.
Lodge Brothers probate Shepperton has access to over 40 offices across a vast area in the UK stretching from Surrey, through Middlesex and into Berkshire allowing for face-to-face meetings in all of these areas. Should you prefer to contact your attorney through online options, that is always an equally possible alternative.
Offering 3 service levels to ensure affordability and adaptability, there is a suitable option for everyone. Chose Bronze level, where the application remains with the appointed Executor of the estate, however our Executors will help to prepare all probate forms and make the application at the probate registry. With the Silver Service level, appointed Executors remain responsible for registering the death with all asset holders. Executors will establish the assets and liabilities at date of death while we complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant. Our attorneys will register the death certificate with the asset holders.
Choosing a Gold level service, Lodge Brothers Probate Woking attorneys will ascertain the date of death assets, liabilities of the estate, complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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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…
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences, Lodge Brothers are there for you in time of grief
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
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Roehampton 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 Datchet do not treat your loved ones passing as if it were merely a statistic, they treat them like 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.
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 Isleworth 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 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.
Lodge Brothers Legal Service Probate, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Welcome to the offices of Lodge Brothers Legal Services where our long-standing professional reputation, sustained by our consistently proficient services, guarantees our clients and their families ultimate peace of mind. Lodge Brothers has been assisting families with funerals for over 230 years and it is our personal service which our clients have come to rely on over and above the consistently high levels of quality of legal advice which we provide. Our clients can turn to us for accessible and affordable legal advice in relation to Probate, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
At Lodge Brothers Probate Walton, we approach our Probate West Byfleet services with the same high levels of quality advice and personal investment, as we do with all legal services. We know that when a person finds themselves in need of the services of a Legal firm, often the circumstances which surround this need, are inevitably highly stressful. When people find themselves in these stressful situations, quite often exacerbated by the fact that one does not always know what to do for the best and make the right decisions.
Notwithstanding, often people do not know what needs to be taken care of, simply because they do not have experience with being in these types of situations previously. It is easy to understand how over-whelming certain life events can be, when someone realises all of the legal requirements involved. Legal compliance is not something that we believe a person should have to face on their own.
That’s why we partner with our clients during these times of excessive strain and guide them through the process. Lodge Brothers has firms across the UK, such as our Probate Sunbury, office and its here that you can rest assured that you will always find empathetic professionals to offer you an efficient service when you most need it.
Probate is the process of authenticating a last will and testament and finalising all aspects of the estate of a deceased individual and at Lodge Brothers Probate Weybridge and Probate Shepperton, we offer 3 levels of Probate service to suit your personal requirements. Regardless of which level of legal service you choose, you can be assured that you are receiving the very best especially if you chose our level 3 Gold Probate Service which comes highly recommended and is certainly the most comprehensive of all. Designed to relieve you of the heavy burden you face when dealing with the probate process, our level 3 Gold Probate services ensure that probate is obtained quickly and efficiently.
Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services West Byfleet
Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services Weybridge will be continuing services during the Coronavirus pandemic whilst maintaining the health and safety of colleagues and clients. Our qualified professionals are all available via email and are maintaining the service levels which our clients have come to know and trust. Alternatively, you can logon to the website and request a call back, regarding funeral legal services Guildford including Wills, Probate, or Lasting Power of Attorney assistance.
The funeral Legal services offered is essential for everyone. When uncertain times come, as they are currently, it forces us to take stock of where we stand in our lives. Unfortunately, the truth is that people with comorbidities including being over the age of 60, maybe paying attention to the going ons in the world and taking action to ensure that they are prepared in the event that the worst should happen. Thinking ahead and taking precautions is always a positive step and one which you can control, the way that you want it to be controlled. Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services Sunbury attorneys will ensure that your Will is exactly as it should when it comes time for it takes effect. Anyone can be struck down at any time, but a global pandemic brings it home as to just how vulnerable a person can be. Take the opportunity now to reach out for assistance with Funeral Legal Services Shepperton.
Having a Will ensures that your possessions and finances are distributed as you wish. Unfortunately, many people die each year without a Will in place which leaves the estate open for interpretation by those who have a vested interest in your estate. Perhaps their vested interest is correctly placed, but perhaps not. At the end of the day, this is your last word and testament which confirms your final intention and wishes for your estate. Leaving this box unchecked will open the door to questions being raised as to the distribution of your estate and can end up in a long and costly court battle which is both difficult and trying for your loved-ones. Protect your loved ones from facing this unnecessary torment once you have passed.
Probate services are a necessary part of finalising an estate and it is highly recommended that anyone with property or large sums of money or trust, take advantage of the probate services offered by legal attorneys. Allowing a legal attorney to deal with the probate process is a simple one: simply appoint Lodge Brothers Funeral Legal Services West Byfleet as the guardian of your legal power of attorney, so that we may act on your behalf so that they can ensure the accuracy of your will, and all subsequent processes which will allow your Will to be implemented as required. Primarily the assurance is that your Will be created with no loop-holes and when the time comes to finalise your estate, you are guaranteed efficient professional services from beginning to end.
Lodge Brothers Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford Patient Affairs
Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors are unequivocally the most accessible Funeral Directors in the country which means that you do not have to go far to find them when the times comes that you may be needing their services. 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 thousands of 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 their health and safety and that of those who they are closest to. Lodge Brothers have seen first hand how this global pandemic has affected many families which is why we are so grateful that they are literally just down the road from you when needed most.
Patient care and patient affairs Chertsey are of utmost importance to each and every Lodge Brothers funeral home across the UK. A funeral is not the only aspect to take care of when a person passes away. There are other aspects of patient affairs Chertsey, that one can only know once you have experienced the loss of someone close to you. Lodge Brothers are privileged to have dedicated funeral directors like, Zara, from Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Guildford who has experienced the loss of a loved one and as a result is dedicated to helping others with the utmost compassion and care, coupled with know-how and experience of the industry, which means that she is infinitely qualified to help you and yours. She explains "I take on all the families I help as if they were my own!" and this is true of all the Funeral Directors at Lodge Brothers.
Conveniently situated as closer to each local hospital as physically possible, Lodge Brothers will even reimburse costs incurred should you have to take a bus or taxi to their offices. Planning a funeral is one of the most important events which you may have to face in your lifetime, and they do not want you to have to do this alone. Funerals are deeply personal which is why Lodge Brothers patient affairs Ealing are able to accommodate regardless of your specific preferences, cultures, and religion. Funeral accessories such as flowers, music choices, and specialised bespoke funeral requests will be met with genuine attention to detail so that the final day of your loved one goes off exactly as you hoped it would, leaving only your memories of their best days behind.
Lodge Brothers dedicated team can be reached by phone or email, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lodge Brothers St. Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey Patient Affairs
As the world faces the unprecedented loss of life as the result of the COVID-19 Corona Virus, it brings it home that life can be fine one day and not the next. In the UK we are facing never before seen unexpected loss into the thousands as a result of this pandemic, and now is when we begin to understand just how fragile life truly is, especially for people with underlying health conditions.
When there is a death in the family there is not the possible amount of preparation a person can do which will lessen the effects that it has on the remaining members of the family, especially and most severely when the loss is unexpected and not anticipated. Studies have shown that depending on the nature of death, the ripple effects will be felt in different ways for different people, at different psychological levels for varying periods of time. Tragic loss can occur when least expected in the form of accidental deaths, suicide, late-stage miscarriage and stillbirth, and still more unthinkable scenarios involving children, young adults, and generally, physically healthy individuals which can leave any person wondering “why them” and “why now”. Most of us hope that when our time comes, we will be privileged enough to go peacefully in our sleep, but the reality is that this is not often simply not the case.
By the time a person is infected with the virus, it can still take 2 – 14 days for symptoms to manifest during which time a person may pass it on to countless and untold numbers of other people. As a community, the time has come to take all precautions and stick together while staying positive and sanitized. But when all else fails and someone in your family succumbs, there is support waiting just down the road from every hospital. Lodge Brothers are located as close as physically possible to the patient affairs Chertsey linked to the local hospital. The locality of Lodge Brothers to the epicenter of the even of passing is strategically done so as to ensure that there is as little stress placed on the family as logistically possible when everything else becomes suddenly so complicated, especially when death is unexpected. The death of an individual must be registered within 5 days which means that the family must prioritise this important aspect as soon as possible. Most of the time, funeral arrangements will begin at the same time and within the same timeframe.
Lodge Brothers are continuously improving our location coverage to ensure our availability wherever our clients need us. In our Lodge Brothers area, there are Patient Affairs Ealing as well as branches across London and South East, allowing us to help and support you as soon as possible.
Funeral directors with a passion for professionalism
Being a Funeral Director is a calling. Not everyone has the capacity, nor inclination to be sure, to be able to withstand the needs of this particular type of work simply because, as you can well imagine, of the intensity of both the topics related to funerals, as well as the emotional aspects of the function. Certainly, it’s not a business where you will get repeat business either unless you are able to provide the service with the utmost professionalism, attention to detail under highly pressurised circumstances. Lodge Brothers funeral Director is a family business with more than 230 years of experience with attending to the needs of the living and the deceased. Lodge Brothers' funeral director Merrow is personally and powerfully tied to the services which we passionate about providing.
Funeral Director West Horsley treats each individual situation with the ultimate respect which is warranted when a family loses a member. As each life of each person is unique and beautiful, Lodge Brothers Funeral Director will stop at nothing to ensure that the funeral event, activities, and accessories are managed in a way that holds true to the person who was and the people whose lives are changed forever as a result of their presence. When it comes to a funeral event, planning is everything. As in any event, without planning, things will not go smoothly. And so it our business to make sure that even when the event has not been properly planned for, that in the end all of the necessary aspects are executed as if they had been. It is only because of our deep passion for the function that Lodge Brother funeral directors are privileged to provide.
At the end of each funeral, it is the funeral directors position to provide closure for the family seamlessly and silently so that when the family leaves at the end of their long and emotionally draining event, there are no stones left unturned and no effort not achieved, ensuring that events of the day have been performed to perfection. Being a funeral director is a calling because it is not something that people without respect for humanity and life can achieve. It takes a special type of person to be able to do what is required and Lodge Brothers across the UK have an extended family who you are looking for to help your family through their emotional time.
More and more people are looking for ways to celebrate the lives of the deceased in a way which shows the world, one last time how special they were and how much they were loved in life and now in death. Lodge Brothers provide options that will meet the needs of any religion or culture. Be it a traditional funeral or modern style funeral that your family is looking for to best mark the day, Lodge Brothers is proud to be able to provide you with the best funeral you could wish for. Lodge Brothers professional funeral and cremations services create a meaningful, memorable and personal funeral day that honours the deceased.
Celebrate the life of your loved one
The passing of a loved one can have a devastating effect on those left behind, especially when the passing is unexpected. Even when the loss is somewhat expected, resulting from a long-term or prolonged illness or disability, nothing can really prepare someone for the day when they receive “that” call.
Sometimes, families have the chance to be with their loved ones at the moment of passing, which can leave them with a sense of peace after the event, knowing that they were by their side in their last moments. However, not everyone is able to experience the last moments with their loved ones and see them pass peacefully on. No matter how it happens, nothing quite prepares a person for the finality of the event.
How and when this happens is not something that anyone is able to ultimately control however what we do have control over is how we chose to remember our loved ones and how we say farewell to them. Everyone is an individual, and when starting to arrange a funeral, there is no greater respect than giving them the farewell that matches how they chose to live their lives. Your loved one can be released in a way that is as original as all of our personalities.
How we say farewell, is not only a reflection on how our dearly beloved wanted to be remembered but so too is it a chance for loved ones to show one last time, just how much that person meant to them. It is a healing rite of passage for the family and the friends who will miss the departed and now struggle with how to imagine their lives without that special person. Having a ceremony at the end of a life, is as much about the living as it is about the departed. Celebrate your loved one by making reference to their hobbies, interests, and career or life experiences and show them how much you respected their life, in other ways such as choosing a modern coffin, using a particular colour theme or dress code for the day, choosing particular music that your loved one enjoyed, or providing photographic displays at the wake.
Historically, funerals are highly ritualised and traditionally aligned to religious ceremonies as formal and earnest in nature. More and more people chose to celebrate life rather than focus on the loss itself and are looking for ways to help them express the love of life that they so keenly feel when someone’s life is lost. Lodge Brothers understand how important a bespoke funeral can be and treat all funerals with the exact level of respect that is required at the end of someone’s life. Lodge Brothers also understand that as different as we are all are in life, is the case in death and offers many ways for families who prefer non-religious or ethnically diverse ceremonies. Regardless of race or religious beliefs, Lodge Brother staff will guide you through the process to help you achieve a ceremony that is right for you and your deceased loved one. If you prefer a non-religious service, it can be arranged for a Humanist or Civil Celebrant to officiate at the funeral.
Whichever way that Lodge Brothers can help you at this important time, is exactly what you can expect to receive, speak to them about how to celebrate the life of your loved one with an alternative memorial.