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Planning a Funeral
by theadmin on Nov.09, 2011, under Funeral Services
Q Why should I choose your funeral plan?
A Because the Funeral Directors listed are family owned and provide the highest standards of personal funeral service.
Q Are you regulated?
A We are Registered Providers with the Funeral Planning Authority and abide by their code of practice.
Q What are the other funeral expenses?
A They are fees paid by the Funeral Directors to other people, including Doctors, Ministers, Churches, Crematorium and Burial authorities.
Q What happens to the money I pay for my funeral plan?
A. All monies, including the Membership Fee, are paid over to the HSBC Trust Company (UK) Limited, the Custodian Trustee.
Q How can I be sure you will still be available when I need you?
A. The funeral is guaranteed by Lodge Bros. (Funerals) Ltd., established as Funeral Directors since approximately 1780.
Q What happens if I die whilst away from home (eg visiting family or friends on holiday or on a business trip)?
A. No problem. All plans cover transportation costs from anywhere in England and Wales to your selected Funeral Director.
Q Is the fixed price still guaranteed if I die before completing the payment instalment plan?
A Yes, provided the outstanding balance is paid prior to the day of the funeral.
For more information on funeral directors London, funeral services London and undertakers London contact Lodge Brothers.
Lodge Brothers aid a stricken Angel
by theadmin on Oct.17, 2011, under Funeral Services
Local Funeral Directors and Memorial Stonemasons, Lodge Brothers have come to the aid of a Shepperton angel who lost her marble hands when thieves vandalised St Mary Magdalene Church in Squires Bridge Road.
‘We like to think we are on the side of the angels’ said Chris Lodge, who manages Lodge Brothers’ memorial stonemasonry division, ‘and like so many local people we were upset to hear of the angel losing her hands and were determined to do something about it. As a local, family owned business, supporting the local community is something we are proud to do and what better than to help a fallen angel’
Accordingly stonemasons from Lodge Brothers have visited the church, measured the angel and are now busy making a new pair of hands. Soon the angel will be restored to her former glory thanks to Lodge Brothers who are donating their services and expertise fee of charge
Angels Delight
Alison Waters the Vicar at St Mary Magdalene, who was very sad when she discovered the original damage, said she was absolutely delighted to hear of the gift from Lodge Brothers.
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Funeral Directors London, Funeral Services London, Undertakers London
Headstones & Memorials
by theadmin on Sep.22, 2011, under Funeral Services
Naturally you have many things to think about at a difficult time. But with the Memorial Group, we want to make choosing the perfect headstones and memorials the least of your worries. We provide a service you can rely on, from a name you can trust.
To find out more about our services please call us on 0845 367 0007 to request more information.
Or perhaps you’d like to drop in to one of our showrooms to discuss your Memorials? One of our advisors will be on-hand to see how we can help and to guide you through this important decision.
General Memorial Information
by theadmin on Jan.20, 2011, under Funeral Services, Personal
Cemeteries and churchyards often have rules governing and regulating the kinds of headstones and memorials that can be erected, and often also the inscriptions and ornamentation that accompanies the headstones can be subject to review. These regulations can vary from place to place and it is advisable to check. A MEMORIAL GROUP memorial mason will be able to assist.
Cremation sites: Some crematoriums simply have a central memorial universally commemorating all those buried nearby. In others, memorials in the shape of Headstones or plaques can be erected on individual plots.
NB: Before a memorial, be it a Headstone or a plaque, can be erected in a churchyard or cemetery, written permission has to be obtained from its management. Your MEMORIAL GROUP memorial mason will see to this for you.
Responsibility for Memorials
Responsibility of your memorial is yours and not the cemetery or churchyard management. The maintenance of your memorial, should it become dilapidated or unsafe, is your responsibility. Please remember that if the memorial becomes unsafe then certain steps may be taken to lay it down or remove it.
It is therefore wise to arrange for it to be regularly maintained – and insured. The Memorial Group offers maintenance schemes that include cleaning and checking.
Internet Memorials
Created to meet today’s demanding lifestyles, a memorial to a loved one on the internet is an ideal enhancement to a traditional commemoration. Unlike a short-term obituary in the local press, it will remain a lasting dedication for private family viewing, or for all the world to see.
This commemoration from your heart is always at your fingertips as there are no closed gates on the internet. Family or friends, anywhere in the world, can visit a Memorial any time around the clock. Visitors can also log in and pay their respects in a dedicated book of condolence, linked to a nominated charity…