Rowland Brothers Blogs
Rowland Brothers Family Funeral Directors Croydon have been funeral experts for over 150 years. Using our professional knowledge, we write regular updates on our experiences, stories about the funeral industry and an industry view on current events. Read some of our news posts, here.
Veteran Stories – Donald Bell, Royal Navy Veteran & Public Servant
The Obituary of Royal Navy Veteran, Donald Bell (1931 - 2024) In December 2024, we were honoured to conduct the funeral of Donald Bell, a distinguished veteran of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and a dedicated public servant. Donald's life was one of service, courage, and unwavering commitment to his [...]
Veteran Stories – Arthur Easey, Royal Navy Veteran & Freemason
Honouring a Hero: The Farewell of Royal Navy Veteran & Freemason Arthur Easey We recently had the privilege of conducting the funeral for Arthur Easey, affectionately known as Ralph to his friends, a distinguished Royal Navy veteran and devoted Mason. The service was a poignant tribute to his remarkable life [...]
Veteran Stories – Captain Anthony (Tony) Reddy, Military Veteran
Honouring the Life of Captain Anthony (Tony) Reddy: A Distinguished Veteran and Dedicated Cadet Leader We recently had the honour of conducting the funeral for Captain Anthony (Tony) Reddy, a decorated veteran and respected figure in the cadet and military communities. Captain Reddy's remarkable career spanned decades, beginning with the [...]
Veteran Stories – Festus Fairweather, Jamaican Royal Air Force Veteran
Honouring Festus Fairweather: A Jamaican Hero of the Royal Air Force The funeral of Festus Fairweather, a Jamaican veteran who served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, was a poignant tribute to a remarkable life. Festus was among the 500 brave individuals from the Caribbean who [...]
Veteran Stories – Dennis Wheeler, Royal Air Force Veteran
Honouring a Hero: The Farewell of Royal Air Force Veteran Dennis Wheeler The funeral of Royal Air Force Veteran Dennis Wheeler was a poignant and remarkable event. Dennis, who sadly passed away without any immediate family, was supported by friends from the Union Jack Club in Waterloo, London - a [...]
Veteran Stories – Tony John, A Veteran Paratrooper
Honouring a Hero: The Farewell of Tony John, A Veteran Paratrooper The late Tony John, a proud veteran of the 2nd and 10th Battalions of The Parachute Regiment, was taken from us far too soon by an incurable cancer. A seasoned soldier with distinguished service in Northern Ireland, Tony's [...]
Veteran Stories – Reverend Alan Bowley, Royal Air Force Veteran
Celebrating the Life of Reverend Alan Bowley: A Remarkable Man of Faith and Service Reverend Alan Bowley was a man of extraordinary dedication and character, whose life left an indelible mark on all who knew him. A National Service veteran of the Royal Air Force and a reservist with [...]
Veteran Stories – Andrew Boyd, Paramedic Veteran
Honouring the Life of Andrew Boyd veteran of the London Ambulance Service We had the honour of conducting the funeral service for Andrew Boyd, a dedicated Paramedic veteran of the London Ambulance Service. The ceremony paid a heartfelt tribute to his remarkable service, featuring the London Ambulance coffin drape, a [...]
Press Release: Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors Honoured with Prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award
Pictured: Neil Athron veteran RAF Regiment and Steve Rowland receiving the award from Sir Ken Olisa OBE, CStJ, FRSA, FBCS – HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Air Vice Marshal Ranald Munro, Captain Paul Hill, Lieutenant Colonel Darren Johnston Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors, one of London’s leading and most respected [...]
New Branch Announcement – West Wickham, Kent
In a significant development for the funeral services community in West Wickham, Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors has proudly announced the transition of JR Killick Funeral Directors into a new office under the Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors banner. This transition marks a fusion of expertise, compassion, and decades of dedicated [...]
Honouring the Heroes: Remembering D-Day, June 6, 1944
As the sun rose over the Normandy coastline on June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied soldiers prepared to undertake what would become one of the largest and most pivotal military operations of World War II: D-Day.
Understanding the Value of a Lasting Power of Attorney in the UK
Introduction In the realm of future planning and safeguarding one's personal affairs, the concept of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in the UK holds significant importance. Unlike a general Power of Attorney, an LPA remains valid even if you lose mental capacity. This article aims to shed light on [...]
