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.
Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors Announces the Appointment of New Board Members
Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors have taken the next step in their development program by the appointment of four new members to the board of the directors.
Guidance for Funerals During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Guidance for Funerals During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Light a Candle: Remembering Those We Love at Christmas
Rowland Brothers invite the residents of Warlingham, Hamsey Green and Caterham to our Remembrance Light a Candle Service. Taking place at All Saints Church in Warlingham, on Saturday 11th December at 11am, we are inviting you to light a memorial candle at the service in memory of your loved one. [...]
Christmas Memorial Tree 2021
Rowland Brothers have been privileged to serve you, and we are aware that the approaching season of Christmas can be difficult to cope with. We would like to help you through the season in a small way by suggesting you might like to place a small memorial card on [...]
3 Unusual Ways To Commemorate A Loved One
Losing somebody you love is one of the hardest things a person can go through
A Guide to Christmas Grief from the National Bereavement Service
It’s National Grief Awareness Week from December 2nd – 8th an event that feels particularly pertinent this year given the impact of the Covid19 pandemic
What to Write on a Christmas Card When Someone Has Died
Writing a Christmas card after bereavement can be difficult.
Veteran Stories – Lt Colonel Kenneth Frederick Travers
Lt Colonel Kenneth Frederick Travers I think one of the highest ranking veterans to pass through our care. He was called up for national service in 1950. He joined The Royal Artillery. He qualified for officer training. He was trained and manned the 40mm and 3.7 inch anti-aircraft guns. [...]
Masonic Funerals – Frederick White and Alan Wright
So, you’ve been asked to write and deliver a eulogy at the funeral of a loved one or friend. A eulogy is a short speech paying tribute to the one who has passed away.
Veteran Stories – John Rule Sr.
John Rule senior is the father of one of our own here at Rowland Brothers who we looked after on his final journey. At 17 Mr Rule joined the Merchant Navy and spent the next 2 -3 years sailing the world and seeing countries that were almost unheard [...]
Veteran Stories – Charles
Charles, who was a Sargent in the Royal Artillery Charles passed at 101 years old. He served in The Royal Artillery in the second World War. Charles fought in the Battle of Normandy Beach on D Day, Arnhem and into Germany. The Union Flag was draped over his coffin, The [...]
Veteran Stories – Cyril Songhurst
Cyril Songhurst Service number: 23466288 Cyril went into the boy’s service, General service corps until 22.10.57 where he joined the Royal Armoured Corps, he wanted to be a dog handler and an opportunity arose with the Royal Military Police. He joined the RMP 2 Division 1.4.1959 he served in [...]