Our History
Trusted Since 1780
The Lodge Family Difference – Generations of Care
From simple farewells to traditional funerals
Where Our Story Begins
The Lodge Brothers history stretches back to 1780, when James Lodge began a small funeral service in Feltham, Middlesex. At that time, he could not have known that his work would become a legacy spanning over 240 years and seven generations.
What began as one man helping neighbours in their time of need — became a long-standing family mission to serve local communities with dignity, compassion and respect.
Every generation has carried that promise forward.
That is the Lodge Family Difference.
Seven Generations of Service
Over the next two centuries, the business was passed from parent to child, each continuing the same commitment to care.
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1780 – The Beginning
James Lodge establishes the business in Feltham, Middlesex.
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1825 – William Lodge Takes Over
James Lodge establishes the business in Feltham, Middlesex.
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19th & 20th Century – Community Roots Grow
The Lodge family operate locally, known for reliability and respect within their communities.
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1990s–2000s – The Sixth & Seventh Generations
Brothers Michael, Chris, Robert and Andrew Lodge guide the company with modern expertise and a clear vision: to maintain family values while offering professionalism and choice to every family.
The Modern Era – Guided by Tradition
As the company grew, the Lodge family remained committed to local service. New chapels were opened across London, Surrey and Berkshire, always within local communities rather than distant central offices.
By the 2010s, Lodge Brothers had become one of the longest-standing independent funeral directors in the country, recognised for:
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Consistent standards across every branch
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Personal service from local teams
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In-house control of all aspects of funeral care
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Respect for tradition — with modern choice and flexibility
A New Chapter – Employee Ownership
In 2024, with the retirement of Beverley and Janet (2020) and Andrew stepping down as Director (2023), a major step was taken.
Lodge Brothers established an Employee Ownership Trust, ensuring that the future of the company remains:
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Independent
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Rooted in local people
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Driven by values — not shareholders
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Focused entirely on families
The Lodge family continue to play a guiding role, with Robert, Michael, Chris and Andrew serving as Directors or Board Trustees. But the company is now carried forward by the people who work in it every day — the team who deliver care to every family.
“Care should never be owned by profit — it should be owned by people.”
That is the heart of Lodge Brothers today.
Explore Our Next Chapters
About Lodge Brothers — Who We Are Today
Understand our ethos, employee ownership, service standards and ongoing care.
Our Chapels & Locations
Find your nearest chapel of rest — more than 47 across the region.
Career Opportunities — Join Our Team
Become part of our next generation of care.
Become part of our next generation of care.
From one man in Feltham to hundreds of dedicated professionals today —
our promise remains unchanged:
Trusted since 1780
The Lodge Family Difference
From simple farewells to traditional funerals
We listen. We help. We take care.
That has always been our way — and it always will be.