About Us
Trusted Since 1780
Experience the Lodge Family Difference
From simple farewells to traditional funerals
Welcome At Lodge Brothers
Lodge Brothers has served families since 1780 — not as a business, but as a local family dedicated to care. For over 240 years, we have supported communities across London, Surrey and Berkshire with dignity, professionalism and personal attention, helping families say goodbye in their own way.
Today, our values remain unchanged:
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Care rooted in compassion
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Professionalism at every step
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Local knowledge — with national standards
A New Era — Same Values at Heart
In 2024, Lodge Brothers entered a new and significant chapter. Following the retirement of Beverley and Janet in 2020, and Andrew stepping down as Director in 2023, the Lodge family established an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) — ensuring the future of the company stays in the hands of those who care for families every day.
What this means for families
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Lodge Brothers remains independent – our future cannot be sold to a corporate chain
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No shareholders, no investors – our only focus is families, not shareholders
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Every staff member has a stake in our care — it truly matters to us, personally
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The Lodge family remain actively involved — as Board Trustees and Directors
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We now move forward as a family of professionals — united in service
Our ethos is simple: care should never be owned by profit — it should be owned by people.
Our Team & Our Ethos
We believe great care comes from real people — not from policies or targets. That is why every family we serve has a dedicated team who manage every detail, from start to finish, ensuring continuity, compassion and dignity throughout.
We promise your loved one remains in our care — never outsourced, never away from our supervision — and always treated with respect.
Explore Lodge Brothers Further
Our About Us section provides more insight into our history, our values and our people. You can explore our story in more detail through the pages below:
About Lodge Brothers
A closer look at who we are today — our ethos, services, approach and how we maintain our standards across every branch and team.
Our History – 1780 to Today
A closer look at who we are today — our ethos, services, approach and how we maintain our standards across every branch and team.
Our Chapels & Locations
With over 47 branches across London, Surrey and Berkshire, you can find a local Lodge Brothers chapel near you.
Each one is part of its community, offering private space, support, and peace when needed most.
Career Opportunities – Join Our Team
As an Employee-Owned organisation, we welcome people who share our values — compassion, professionalism and a commitment to supporting families.
Our Promise to Every Family
From the moment you contact us — day or night — we promise to listen, reassure and guide you gently through each decision. We believe that care is not a service — it is a responsibility, and a privilege.
We listen. We help. We take care.
That has always been the Lodge family way — and with our new generation of employee-owners, it always will be.