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05. June 2022 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Legal Services, Funeral Services · Tags: Lasting Power of Attorney Ashford, Lasting Power of Attorney Guildford, Lasting Power of Attorney Woking

When a family member passes, it is time of great importance as it is the end of a life which is both mourned and celebrated. Having a funeral or memorial service is an important way to ensure that those who remain behind are able to both mourn and celebrate the loved one as part of their grieving process. The rituals which we attach to the passing on from this life, no matter your religious background, culture of belief, facilitates closure which helps those who may be struggling to let go. Funerals are your very last chance to meaningfully say goodbye to your loved one which means that funerals are by, nature, very emotional. However we also know too well that there is a time for all of us, to leave our families. A time which one should prepare for in advance.

Should this time occur at a time when not expected or without the relevant preparation and planning, this can lead to elevated anxiety resulting from the lack of attention to the requirements attached to the end of life. Each situation is unique and Lodge Brothers Legal Services understands all the aspects of your estate, wills, probate and Lasting Power of Attorney Woking, which means that they take care of every detail and any situation which could arise at the point at which an individual has passed. Whether a family has prepared for this moment, or not, there is nothing that Lodge Brothers Legal Services cannot take the fear and stress out of.

As one becomes older, it is very important that people encourage elderly folks to remain engaged with the decisions relating to their life choices. This allows a person to feel empowered and promotes on-going feelings of independence. Aspects relating to Probate, the drawing up of Wills and most importantly, the service, empower individuals with the option of deciding ahead of their departure, what they would want when their time comes, thereby alleviating the additional stress that can be felt by families when they can ill afford the additional concerns of financial burdens. This impact is traditionally well-received by families who fear that they may have administrative decisions to make, which is why, this Lasting Power of Attorney Weybridge option is popular with our clients and their families. Clients are encouraged to take ownership of all aspects of their estate as well as aspects relating how they would want to be cared for and by whom, should they be unable to make this decision sometime in the future.

Lodge Brothers attorney’s know that its all in the details and have the training and expertise required to ensure that clients are well-informed and updated regularly so that they may remain current with legislation, enabling them with relevant information. No detail is too much to ask from Lodge Brothers legal attorneys who remain available to clients long after the initial documentation has been drawn up and authorised, no matter how far in advance the funeral has been planned, paid for and all legal documentation completed.

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04. June 2022 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Services · Tags: Funeral Directors Clandon, funeral directors East Horsley

When someone that you are particularly close to passes away, there will be an intense period of overwhelm, sadness and insecurity which a person can become engulfed by. Grieving the loss of a special person is difficult and takes time to process and to eventually accept over-come and adjust your life. Anyone who has experienced a major loss of any kind will recall the feelings that can completely envelop a person, leaving a person’s outlook bleak for an extended period of time.

Funerals involve a mixture of several seemingly immense logistical aspects that involve a fair amount of administration and decision-making. This on top of the mountain of emotions which will no-doubt arise may trigger feelings of stress and anxiety which may hamper the decision-making process.

Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Clandon dedicate their days to bringing relief to their clients who reach out to them for assistance in both these areas. As a funeral director, it is imperative that the grieving family be treated with compassion and respect while they navigate their way through the long list of items, which need to be ticked off the list when they are saying farewell to their loved one. Any Lodge Brother Funeral Directors Godalming that you encounter will be able to handle your situation with professionalism and with the compassion, which every family is entitled. Each situation is unique and so special attention is required for each situation.

Funerals can seem enormously overwhelming, especially for someone who has not experienced one before and depending on the closeness of the deceased to the individual, can be a daunting event. Some families have an attorney to assist them with the legalities of the funeral and that can be of great assistance to the family however this is not always necessary. A funeral directors East Horsley is vital to consult with as their advice is invaluable and will help with the execution of the funeral. Nothing could be worse than the schedule, or itinerary, going wrong on one of the most important days a person could experience. It is with in mind that the experience and compassion provided by Lodge Brothers becomes most invaluable.

When your family is struggling with an impending passing of a loved one, contact Lodge Brothers and ask them for advice to help you to know what to expect, so that when the time comes, there is a plan in place to help you to negotiate your way through those tough first hours and days. Your funeral director will walk side by side as you move through the stages, from preparation to the last moment when it is time to move on after the day is done. The quality of service that you are guaranteed to expect when you chose Lodge Brothers, is what makes the Lodge Family difference and it is the same reason why families chose to return to us time and again, referring us to their friends and acquaintances.

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05. December 2021 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Legal Services, Funeral Services · Tags: Probate Ashford, Probate Feltham, Probate Woking

If you parent, sibling or partner were to pass away unexpectedly tomorrow, would you know what is legally required in terms of handing their death? Did you know that all deaths must be registered within 5 days, including weekend and bank holidays? This is just the first step on the list of things to do when dealing with an individual’s passing.

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Once the event has been registered, a certificate of burial or an application for cremation, which ever the case is, must be processed. The certificate of burial must be provided to your funeral director after which you can begin the process of arranging the funeral or cremation. The funeral director should be registered and can help you to plan the funeral and will also be able to assist you how to make payment arrangements.

Bear in mind the updated Covid-19 restrictions which will be applicable at the time and how this will impact on the events of the funeral or the cremation. Scotland, Wales and Norther Ireland will have different restrictions for attending funerals and so these should be noted where applicable.

The UK government offers their “Tell us Once” service which allows a death to be reported to all government departments so as to save further bereavement for the family which could result from on-going reporting of the passing of their loved one. As yet, Ireland does not offer this service.

Other legal requirements include managing tax and benefits and applying for probate Guildford. Applying for probate Ashford is what must be done when requesting the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions, commonly referred to as their ‘estate’. If there is a Will, the grant of probate will be provided and letters of administration will need to be annexed. In the event that the individual concerned did not leave a Will, then letters of administration will be provided.

Lodge Brothers Legal Service is a specialist firm of solicitors who deal with wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Clients who require legal services have accessible, affordable legal advice across Middlesex, Surrey and Berkshire.

Probate Feltham services are offered at a fixed fee which are tailored to your needs regardless of the type of advice you are looking for. From consultations to ensure that probate paperwork has been completed correctly, to simply submitting the entire probate Woking process to Lodge Brothers Legal Service to handle.

It is common for clients of the firm to express their gratitude for the level of personal service, which is provided as our professional solicitors understand that clients are often going through a difficult emotional period of time, following the death of a beloved person. Lodge Brothers Legal Service Probate Weybridge are passionate about client care, and endeavour to make the process of providing clients with legal advice infinitely easier avoiding “legalise” language and rather taking a step by step approach to help guide clients through the legal obligations required of them at a most stressful time.

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04. December 2021 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Services · Tags: Funeral Directors Merrow, Funeral Directors Staines

It was 1969 when famed Swiss psychiatrist, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross wrote: “If all of us would make an all-out effort to contemplate our own death, to deal with our anxieties surrounding the concept of our death… perhaps there could be less destructiveness around us.” At some stage through our lives, we realise that death is inevitable and contemplating our own death is something, which can leave a person feeling incredibly fearful. Fearful of the future, the unknown, what happens to us when we die, what happens to the family we leave behind. The idea of death can be something that humans grapple within a way that makes them ponder the very existence of life in a very existential way.

As we become older, thinking about our death somehow becomes easier, in some part it’s because it becomes more inevitable, but also because we realise that there are many aspects surrounding our living, which need to be finalised in dying. Some families have to face the conversation sooner than others do which is something that can come when least expected. The rights of passage and funeral rituals, which we observe, are part of how we contemplate our own death. These traditions, attached to the end of life, are meaningful and important for us to plan, not just for our own contemplation but to allow those left behind to process their grief.

Lodge Brothers funeral directors Clandon have dedicated their professional lives to helping families to contemplate the death of someone close to them and understand all of the practicalities which the public by and large the general public would not have much awareness of. It can also be extremely therapeutic for someone who is contemplating their own passing, to provide insight into many of the aspects of the event, and by doing so can help them to feel more in control of what is to come. Not only will this help them but it will also help their family who will know what it is that the end of days means to their loved one and how to lovingly allow them to have the dignity in death that we all deserve.

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Lodge Brothers funeral directors Merrow are infinitely qualified in dealing with the process of dying and can offer you their insights and patience, allowing you to take each aspect surrounding the event, explore it in detail and decide how you would like it to be managed. Funeral Directors have the capacity for empathy, sensitivity and understanding which is an innate requirement that will be of great value to both you and your loved ones. Aspects that you will discuss with your Funeral Director include legal requirements, costs, burial or cremation details including flowers and embellishments, transportation and your choice of your final resting place. Funeral Directors also encourage the involvement of the family in the proceedings, as this is know to assist with grieving and closure.

It is time to talk about what is important. Contact your local Funeral Directors Staines to start your conversation about the importance of funeral planning.

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15. March 2021 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Legal Services · Tags: Probate Ashford, Probate Feltham, Probate Guildford, Probate Walton, Probate West Byfleet

The passing of a loved one can change your world in an instant. In one moment, everything is as it should be, and then within a heartbeat, it can all come crashing down. Sometimes we are prepared for the passing of our loved one in that we know it is coming but it does not take away the impact of that final moment when it actually happens. No matter how mentally prepared you may be, especially when a person has an illness for an extended period, there is always that sense of hope that things will be ok. When that call comes and hope dissolves, you need a support structure in place to help you navigate the unknown road ahead.

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Grieving loved ones, are advised to include, in their support system, a probate legal expert.

When it comes to the legalities associated with the end of life, Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Guildford knows what is needed to the executor of an estate is responsible for the probate Ashford process which authenticates a last will and testament of the deceased person.

Should the deceased have a will in place, Lodge Brothers Legal Services have the training and expertise required to facilitate the court-administered legal process of probate Feltham. Even more importantly, when an individual does not have a last will and testament, the process can become significantly more difficult. While families deal with the immense emotional grief which they must face when their loved one passes, Lodge Brothers Legal Services solicitors take care of the legal logistics.

There are 4 steps to the probate process. Firstly, the will, should there be one, has to be proved for authenticity. This is required to make sure that the Will is the most valid and latest version. In order for this to happen, a case is filed at the court. Once the court has validated the Will, the court will be in contact with the relevant beneficiaries and creditors. Before the beneficiaries can inherit assess indicated in the Will, creditors will need to be paid. Thus clearing all debts and outstanding taxes, so that the court can process the remaining assets as stipulated by the Will. At this stage there may be objections raised either as a result of complicated family dynamics or resulting from the process whereby all debts were settled. Should the debts out-weigh the assets, beneficiaries would not be advised and this may cause financial and emotions stress for the family. Should the estate be unaffected by the debtors payments, an inventory of the properties and other assets such as jewellery, furniture and other possessions. The assessment covers everything from bank accounts affected by joint-tenancy with rights of survivorship, to distinguishing between probate or non-probate assets and properties.

At the end of the probate Woking process the assets will be distributed according to the instructions found within the Will. The process of executing probate Weybridge and closing an estate can be a long and difficult one and your Lodge Brothers Legal Services attorney will be available for consultation until such time as all details are legally finalised.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS TEDDINGTON

13. March 2021 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Services · Tags: Funeral Directors Roehampton, Funeral Directors Slough, Funeral Directors Teddington

All across England people are being required to stay home. Funeral ceremonies may only be allow limited attendance and those who do attend must still follow all Covid health instructions with regards to social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitizing. The funeral industry has been thrown into turmoil at the result of the pandemic and Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Teddington are following government guidance on managing a funeral in England, during this coronavirus pandemic.

This short explanation from Lodge Brother explains what can be expected if you need to arrange a funeral, and will help you to understand how funerals have changed over this period.

Funeral attendance is limited to 30 people or less, this is for funerals both indoors as well as outdoors. Should you hold an event which is not a funeral per say, but is a belief-based or commemorative event, only 15 people may attend, whether it be indoors or outdoors. Lodge Brothers funeral directors Roehampton recommends that funerals by invitation only, thereby controlling the numbers of attendees to within permissible limits and ensuring that close family and friends gain preferential access to the funeral.

In line with the government guidelines, our funeral events are held in Covid secure venues that have been through thorough health and safety risk assessments, ensuring that all risks regarding the coronavirus are mitigated and limited.

In the event that your loved one has passed from covid-related complications, family members who have been in contact with the deceased must remain in isolation for the prescribed amount of time and personal attendance to the funeral is not permitted. Remote attendance is the alternative to curb the potential spreading of the virus and placing other family members in harm’s way.

Government guidelines state that funerals should not be delayed in order to accommodate family members finishing isolation. This is hardest on loved ones left behind to accept however, Lodge Brothers funeral directors Slough will make all of the relevant arrangements and alleviate you from any additional and undue stress resulting from the difficult circumstances that you are already facing. It is a well-known fact that funerals are a vital part of the grieving process however priority must remain on contain the disease, in order to ensure that no one suffers unnecessarily and becomes ill themselves, placing their own lives in danger as well. Families need their members who are covid free, to stay that way so that life can carry on as best physically possible under these trying circumstances.

Family members and friends who are not part of the family bubble who wish to travel in order to attend the funeral, should chose to stay in a hotel or guest house where they will not be exposed to other family members who may be isolating or in quarantine.

All mourners must follow covid rules and remain compliant to those rules throughout the event. Funerals can be held in a shorter period, or in rotation, so that respects can still be paid to the deceased yet in a safe environment.

PROBATE PROPERTY VALUATIONS IN WALTON WITH LODGE BROTHERS

17. September 2020 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Legal Services, Funeral Services · Tags: Probate Ashford, Probate Guildford, Probate Walton, Probate West Byfleet

Sophie Andrews is a legal attorney from Lodge Brothers Legal Services, who has been involved in legal aspects associated with the funeral industry for long enough to know, that what makes all the difference, is when a person who comes to her office door, receives a very hands-on and personal service. Dealing with members of the public who are in dire need of assistance when they have had a family member pass away, is something that Sophie knows all about. Sophie’s aim, because of her experience, is to ensure that she supports each and every one of her clients with personal, empathetic, and qualified professional legal advice.

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There is not a large understanding of what it is involved when a person has passed away and their affairs need to be attended to. While most people are very familiar with the concept that they should have a Will in place, the reality is that a vast majority of those people are unprepared when it comes to actually draw up a Will in the anticipation of the end of their lives. And even less so when it comes to probate. Few people understand the legal requirements attached to ensuring that the instructions of the Will are followed correctly.

The process of probate Walton and probate Guildford includes facilitating finalization of the affairs of the deceased person, in terms of their finances, assets, and properties. A grant of probate Shepperton process is a court-based one which is why it is highly recommended that your representative is a legal one who understands the implications of the law, who is able to speak on your behalf when you are not able to. A probate Sunbury attorney can be selected by yourself ahead of time. Our probate Weybridge attorney will have the insight and understanding of your Will and testament and will know what your intentions are for your deceased estate as well as who it will include and exclude. Sophie Andrews and her legal team confirm that while there may be some instances where probate may not be required, more often than not, there is an accumulation of possessions that must be distributed afterlife.

Lodge Brothers Legal Services Guildford offers a number of legal services that will ease your family’s stress levels, so that they are able to preserve their emotional energy for dealing with personal matters and extended family and friends. Choosing a pre-paid probate Woking service gives you the final say in how you would like your affairs to be handled. Other legal services offered include the preparation of last wills in testament, lasting powers of attorney as well as the pre-paid probate services. Planning ahead and choosing pre-paid probate Ashford services is required for ascertaining the worth of your assets and quantifying your liabilities, finalising any inheritance tax, preparing probate-related paperwork such as grants of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration as well as accumulating the possessions within your estate. And then also dealing with any liabilities after the grant has been received. Lodge Brothers Legal Services offers this service with fees which are fixed and which guarantees no unexpected surprises will meet your loved ones at the end of your life’s journey.

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15. September 2020 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Services · Tags: Funeral Directors Hillingdon, Funeral Directors Shepherds Bush

Talk about household names which have become part of the furniture and you would certainly be thinking of Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors. Famous for their presence across the country for generation after generation of dedicated funeral directors, Lodge Brothers are part of the fabric of UK history. Take a minute now and think about your funeral and how you would like it to be. Not something that people do very often, but it is something that Lodge Brothers does every day and each and every one of the funeral directors, will take the time to ensure that the funeral that you are planning, be it your own (in advance) or that of another, is as unique and individual as the person who has gone before us.

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Lodge Brothers began as a family business currently run by six members of the Lodge family who are seventh-generation funeral directors Shepherds Bush. While the current extended Lodge Family across the UK is not necessarily blood-related, the bonds between all of the funeral directors at lodge Brothers still run deep because of the shared heritage they have and because of the common goal that they share: this is to ensure that each person who crosses their doorstep knows that they are in safe hands and can rest assured that no detail will be overlooked. With so much experience and a deep love for what can only be called a vocation, Lodge Brothers’ funeral directors Ascot provides many options for the funeral which honours the memory of the deceased.

When it comes to paying for a funeral, there are several options provided. Knowing that funerals can be expensive especially if provisions have not been made for in advance, Lodge Brothers allows payment options via cheque, or cash, debit, and a credit card or by bank transfer. Payments can also be made via the bank account of the deceased. Assistance can also be sought from the department of work and pensions, which Lodge Brothers can assist you with. Or if required, the funeral can be financed in terms of an agreement with FCA regulated providers Funeral Safe Funeral Finance. To facilitate this, Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors are confirmed appointed representatives of Funeral Safe Ltd, independent Funeral Finance Lenders. Third-party fees and disbursements do need to be paid for within 48 hours of the funeral arrangements being confirmed, and the final funeral account invoice must be settled within 30 days of the funeral taking place. Lodge Brother will always provide a detailed breakdown of the associated expenses at the beginning of the process so that there are no surprises at the end of the day.

Families are able to apply for finance whilst arranging a funeral with Lodge Brothers’ funeral directors New Malden simply by enquiring with one of the appointed personnel to arrange to assistant with finance options who will be able to put you directly in contact with Funeral Safe. Should the application be successful you will be notified via text message and an email, containing the details of your loan agreement. The loan agreement can be accepted via a link in the email. Once the agreement is accepted, Lodge Brothers will be notified and will step in to ensure that all of the details of the funeral are attended to from then on.

Pre paid funerals from Lodge Brothers

12. February 2013 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Services, Pre Paid Funerals · Tags: Funeral Planning UK, Pre Paid Funeral Plans, UK Funerals

Plan your Funeral with Lodge Brothers

Plan your funeral with one of Lodge Brothers many funeral plan options and relieve your loved ones of the responsibility at a time when their grief and distress will be more than enough of a burden. In addition, because they are paid at today’s prices, funeral plans guarantee a fixed cost funeral service that will not be changed by future price increases or inflation.

Protect your family and loved ones from any rising funeral costs by speaking to us today about pre-paid funeral plans.

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Funeral Flowers

23. November 2011 · Comments Off · Categories: Funeral Services · Tags: Funeral Directors London, Funeral Services London, Undertakers London

Undertakers London are endeavouring to meet the growing demand for high quality floral arrangements. They are continually expanding their range of services, which can now be purchased in their online shop such as floral arrangements.

As well as offering an extensive selection of floral tributes for funerals, they are now able to offer bouquets and floral arrangements for all special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter

For more funeral services London or more details on your local funeral directors London contact Lodge Brothers.