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 and achievements. The ceremony featured [...]
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 Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the [...]
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 enlisted to support the war [...]
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 club dedicated to veterans of [...]
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 legacy is one of courage [...]
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 the Royal Engineers, he served [...]
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 ceremonial guard of honour, first [...]
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 funeral directors, is proud to [...]
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 service. Both companies share a [...]
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.
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 the crucial reasons why arranging [...]
Introduction: At Rowland Brothers, we understand the importance of honouring the life and legacy of your loved one through a traditional funeral service. This guide provides an overview of what to expect and how we can assist you in planning a dignified and respectful farewell. What is a Traditional Funeral Service? A traditional funeral service, [...]
