A funeral plan will give your family peace of mind
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Ham have a wide range of funeral plans as they know how important it is to plan ahead with Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Ham to ensure your family won’t face any extra cost or worries when the time comes – plus they will find comfort in the knowledge that you said goodbye in the way that you wanted.
A Funeral Plan from Lodge Brothers gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Personalise your funeral – Say “goodbye” YOUR way
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest-free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
When a family member or loved one dies, dealing with estate administration is often the last thing on a person’s mind. We offer an efficient, professional and above all personal service to make your life easier at such a distressing time.
When a person dies leaving a valid Will, the appointed Executors need to apply for a Grant of Probate to administer the Deceased’s estate. If there is no Will, the laws of intestacy apply, and the law sets out which family member is entitled to apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration and administer the estate.
The process of administering an estate is commonly known as probate and involves:
- ascertaining the value of the Deceased’s assets and liabilities;
- dealing with the Inland Revenue Inheritance Tax return;
- preparing the probate papers;
- applying to the Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration; and
- collecting in the assets of the estate and settling the liabilities once the Grant is received.
Probate will be required to sell or transfer a house, sell or transfer shares and in most cases to close bank accounts. The assistance required by the Executors will depend on the finances of the Deceased, the terms of the Will, the family circumstances and how much work the Executors are willing or able to do.
OUR PROBATE SERVICES
Lodge Brothers Legal Services offer 3 levels of service to suit your requirements.
Fixed Fee from £250 (£300 inc. VAT):
- Executors prepare all probate forms;
- Executors make a personal application to the probate registry;
- We will check the forms are completed correctly; and
- Responsibility for the application remains with Executors.
Fixed Fee from £750 (£900 inc. VAT) plus disbursements:
- Executors responsible for registering death with all asset holders;
- Executors establish the assets and liabilities at date of death; and
- We will complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
Fixed Fee from £1,500 (£1,800 inc. VAT ) plus disbursements: This is our most complete service which will relieve you of the heavy burden of dealing with the estate when your thoughts are elsewhere.
- It ensures that probate is obtained quickly and efficiently.
- We will register the death certificate with the asset holders;
- We will ascertain the date of death assets and liabilities of the estate; and
- We will complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
Remember your Loved one with a fitting Memorial
Pre-planning allows you to plan your funeral or cremation service ahead of time thus alleviating the financial pressure and emotional strain on your family and friends at the time of loss and grief. By planning ahead your family will not occur any additional expenses as you pay for the funeral before your passing. By securing your funeral plan you pay at TODAY’S prices, saving money in the long run.
Pre-planning a funeral gives an opportunity for you to get important information either from your loved one or if you are planning your own funeral for you to tell your loved ones exactly how you wish to be remembered. Choose your favourite hymns, floral tributes, memorials to ensure your last wishes are granted. By conveying your personal wishes or customs will alleviate the family of the pressure of deciding how you would like to be remembered.
Give your loved ones the gift of knowing that they are fulfilling your wishes and finding comfort in the knowledge that you said goodbye in the way that you wanted.
Funeral plans from Lodge Brothers gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Personalise your funeral – Say “goodbye” YOUR way
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest-free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Lodge Brothers pre-paid funeral plans throughout the UK including funeral plans Ham
Say ‘Goodbye’ your way with Lodge Brothers Ruislip
Planning your own funeral or memorial service can provide peace-of-mind to you and your family.
Lodge Brothers know that losing a loved one can often become a financial burden, but we also know that a dignified send-off is needed to honour the person’s life.
With a Lodge Brothers funeral plans Surbiton, you can rest assured that all will be taken care of when it comes time to say goodbye to a loved one. With Lodge Brothers range of Funeral Plans Cobham to choose from, you will find one best suited to your individual needs.
Planning a funeral can be daunting and Lodge Brothers professional, empathic staff will assist every step of the way. Planning a funeral allows you to ease the burden off your loved ones and plan the way you would like to be remembered.
Things to think about when planning your funeral:
Decide on what type of service you would like to have
Decide if you want any other funeral events
Personalise your funeral with flower arrangements, transportation, music, casket or memorial stone.
A Funeral Plan from Lodge Brothers gives you:
Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
Monthly payment option – interest-free available
All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Say ‘Goodbye’ your way with Lodge Brothers funeral plans Ruislip
Personal and Professional service from Lodge Brothers
PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES WITH PRE PAID FUNERAL PLANS SURBITON
Planning your funeral is one of the last ways you can show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Not only will you relieve them from extra financial burden of paying for your funeral, you will also give them peace of mind that your funeral is the way you would like to be remembered. Lodge Brothers have funeral plans to suit every need. They have listened to what their customers want and created some affordable options to choose from. Funeral Plans Ruislip ensure their clients’ needs and requests are carried out with the upmost care and consideration.
Read what some of Lodge Brothers Surbiton customers say about their excellent service …
Thank you for completing the job, it looks lovely. We will visit and take care not to lean on it!
Mr M - Tolworth | 30.05.2017
On behalf of my Mum, thank you for the marvellous job you and your team did for my Dad’s funeral yesterday.
Quite a few of the mourners remarked on how professional and discreet you were and I’m glad to have had the opportunity to carry the coffin.
Congratulations on a job well done
Mr W - Worcester Park | 01.06.2017
The funeral went very well. Martin Shaw the Celebrant gave a lovely service, lots of people attended with standing room only, and everyone commented on what a lovely funeral it was. The Conductor and his men looked after us all very well. Thank you to everyone at Lodge Brothers for their help and support, I am pleased to have used Lodge Brothers again.
Mrs N - Kingston on Thames | 26.05.2017
Lodge Brothers dedicated team can be reached by phone or email, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact them to find out about funeral plans Cobham.
Lodge Brothers Always Here to Help…
Lodge Brothers family owned funeral directors with roots going back as far as 1780 when the business was started in Feltham by James Lodge.
Almost 230 years later Lodge Brothers continue to make affordable funeral services available so that everyone has access to a dignified memorial when their time comes.
Lodge Brothers offer a wide spectrum of funeral services such as pre-paid funeral plans Windsor, Burials, floral tributes and memorials. Their commitment is putting their clients first and serving their community with excellence.
Planning ahead with pre paid funeral plans Ashford will ensure that your family don’t have any extra expense to worry about – plus they will find comfort in the knowledge that you said goodbye in the way that you wanted.
Why a funeral plan from Lodge Brothers an important decision to make.
A Funeral Plan from Lodge Brothers gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Personalise your funeral – Say “goodbye” YOUR way
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Not only does Lodge Brothers help their clients with funerals and prepaid plans they also get involved in various charity fundraisers and community projects at their many branches throughout the UK.
Recently all their branches decorated their shop front window for Easter and some even held Easter colouring competitions with young and old taking part.
LODGE BROTHERS DONATE PASCHAL CANDLE TO HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Richard Leachman, District Manager for the Windsor area, received a lovely letter of thanks from the Holy Trinity Garrison Parish Church for the provision of the Paschal Candle leading up to Easter Weekend.
Lodge Brothers Family you can Turn to in Time of Need
Say “goodbye” YOUR way and give your loved one’s peace of mind with Lodge Brothers wide range of funeral plans.
Having served the community for over 230 years’ Lodge Brothers know exactly how to assist their customers with a fitting memorial to remember their loved ones and have helped thousands of people plan their own funeral. The benefits of Lodge Brothers flexible funeral plans Ashford suite everyone’s needs.
Lodge Brothers Funeral Plans Cobham gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Personalise your funeral
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Lodge Brothers have outstanding people who work for them, people who are dedicated, empathetic and who always go the extra mile for those in need. They are passionate about getting involved in the community and ensuring that their clients’ needs are taken care of during grief which is often the most difficult time in their life.
Paul Bye, our Surrey Commercial and Operations Manager recently appeared in the Wisley & Pyrford Magazine with a piece on what it is like to be a Funeral Director.
When Paul Bye reveals his profession at parties, it can be something of a show-stopper. Paul, from Surrey, gave up his career of 15 years to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a Funeral Director. Paul explains “I wanted to do a job that was more important, where I could help people. I wanted to make people aware of the choices that are available and help them to talk about death and dying.”
He added that he has “no fascination with death” as his work is about “helping the living by supporting grieving families.” Nevertheless, he does have to work in the mortuary with the deceased, so how does he cope with this aspect of the job? “Before becoming a Funeral Director I had never seen a dead body and found the prospect a little chilling, but I quickly became accustomed to it. It’s not creepy. The deceased is simply somebody whose heart no longer beats; somebody’s loved one.”
Dealing with grieving families on a daily basis must be harrowing but Paul said “I get a tangible sense of helping people. It's meaningful, wonderful work.” He added that if he ever has a particularly difficult day, he unwinds by talking to his father (who also works for Lodge Brothers) about it. Paul says that his work has changed his own perspective on life. “It has made me hold the people I love tighter. It has made me appreciate them more. I no longer dwell on small things, hold grudges or let arguments lie unresolved.”
As part of Paul’s role at Lodge Brothers, he meets with clubs and societies to engage them in conversations about death and dying. “Death is a fact of life and it is important to be able to discuss your own thoughts and personal wishes. Planning ahead with funeral plans Englefield Green gives people the comfort of knowing that, when they die, their family and friends will have a good idea of the things that matter to them the most. Of course we encourage people to consider the implications of burial versus cremation, but we also ask people to think about their favourite pieces of music, donations to a designated charity, the funeral procession to take a specific route or bright colours to be worn.
Lodge Brothers bespoke memorials pay the perfect tribute
Lodge Brothers family owned business for over 200 years have the widest selection of floral tributes, memorials, Headstones and coffins. Memorials are a wonderful way to remember your loved one with a fitting tribute. Lodge Brothers memorials Hillingdon specialise in bespoke memorials ensuring your loved one is remembered in a special way for years to come.
Whether your loved one had a special unique hobby such as fishing or trains or a love of sport Lodge Brothers memorials Shepherds Bush will assist you.
Have a look at this fitting memorials Paddington recently held.
Motorcycle Send-off for Triumph Enthusiast Allan James ‘Wag’
Allan James ‘Wag’ of Cobham travelled on his final journey from his home in a Triumph Thunderbird Motorcycle Hearse to Randalls Park Crematorium for the funeral service.
‘Wag’ moved from Liverpool with his family as a young boy and lived in Downside, before moving into Cobham about 47 years ago. He trained and worked as a carpenter until his retirement. He was a very well know member of the local community, and was involved with a number of local clubs. A very keen gardener, and was still helping his friends and neighbours with theirs until recent times.
His family decided on the more unusual type of transport to the crematorium, as he owned lots of motorbikes including Nortons and Triumphs and enjoyed re-building them. He had a motorcycle and sidecar which Carol his eldest daughter believes was a Triumph. Carol has fond memories in the 1960’s of trips down to Littlehampton from Downside with Mum and herself sitting in the sidecar. She remembers it had a roof, with a little door, so they were kept dry, whilst Dad braved the elements!
Read what Lodge brothers have been doing recently
The Prospect Hospice 5 mile Charity Walk
Last week, funeral arrangers Jan & Deborah from A.E Smith & Sons (Lodge Brothers) raised an amazing £285 in aid of The Prospect Hospice in Wroughton, by taking part in a 5 mile sponsored walk.
Along the route, they were pleased to be able to meet up with some of the families they had worked with.
The girls said, “It was a small journey to make for such a worthycause, and so lovely to see some familiar faces along the way”.
Lodge Brothers Pre Paid Funerals is the way to go for peace of mind speak to lodge Brothers funeral plans today and find out how they can help you.
