Lodge Brothers & Monk

So kind, caring and helpful in everything the team helped us with. Rachel was so so kind to my Dad, my son and myself. We all wanted to spend sometime with Mum on 2 occasions at the chapel of rest, we weren’t hurried at all and felt such a strong sense of warmth and compassion which made a heartbreaking time much more bearable. Rachel just oozed love and support. We were also very thankful to Adrian our driver who made us feel as comfortable as can be expected on the difficult journey to the crematorium. We would also like to thank Darren for his caring manner and understanding of all our needs and for driving us home. All exceptionally nice people. Certainly would not hesitate in recommending Lodge & Monk. Thank-you again Jackie + Dan Grainger + Roy Hare

My dear Mum passed away in November, and we were unable to bury her until March 1st due to problems out of our control. From the moment I first called Lodge & Monk and spoke to Zara, before Mum passed and on the advice of the nurse, I knew Mum would be in good hands. After spending time with Mum after she had begun her journey, Lodge & Monk respectfully took Mum into their care. Zara was a rock whom I could depend upon, and I knew that Mum would be looked after, and treated with the utmost respect she deserves. Zara helped to arrange the big day, and even little things like giving some clothes for Mum to wear and some little things to be placed in her coffin were no problem. The wicker coffin was superb and very well-made, and the respect shown by the five gentlemen who brought Mum home before heading to Clandon Wood were excellent. I had not expected Mum to be given a walking escort to the end of the road, and this was a lovely gesture. Zara recommended a celebrant, Lum'Rhin Dharvu, and she was spot on. Lum'Rhin was excellent, and the readings and passages she had collated for our choosing were brilliant, and each helped to convey Mums' spirit perfectly. Her officiating at Mums' service was not rushed, and very clearly delivered with warmth and kindness. When, during the delivery of my eulogy, things got too much, Lum'Rhin was there straight away to support me. After Mums' service, the gentlemen from Lodge & Monk carried Mum out and placed her on the horse-drawn cart for her passage to her resting place, and they laid her to rest with care and efficiency. I can not thank Lodge & Monk (in particular Zara and Steve) enough, nor can I recommend them higher, and the same for Lum'Rhin. I think it is safe to say that your loved one will be treated with the care and respect by the team as if they were one of their own family members. They even allowed my husky to attend, and made provision for him during the service. Suffice to say I know who I wish to be left under the care of when my time comes.