Mrs Elizabeth Dawson
With great sadness, the family announce the passing of Elizabeth (Liz) Dawson (nee Smith) on Thursday December 24, 2020, aged 88 years peacefully at Garioch Care Home, Inverurie. Devoted wife of the late Alfred (Fred), beloved mother of Lynda, Shona and the late Derek, adored Granny of Martin, Kim, Neil and Leah and cherished Great Granny of Henry, Rory, Mya, Isla, Adaline, Oakley, Kennedy and Sonny. A huge loss. Forever in our thoughts. Donations to the British Heart Foundation in lieu of flowers please. Funeral private. All enquiries please contact Kim: 07795 666 538.
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What should I wear?
We normally associate wearing black with going to a funeral. But it is increasingly typical for families to express a preferred dress code. Our advice is to look out for information from the family in a notice published either in newspapers, online or in the funeral director window to advise you of their preference.
How long does a service last?
Typically a service in most churches or crematoria lasts around 20-30 minutes. A formal mass may take a little longer and we would expect this to be nearer an hour. Finally, burials can vary in length as they are weather dependent.
Where should I sit?
Family and close friends typically reserve the first couple of rows in a service. We recommend sitting nearer the front than the back of a service space in order to support the family and enabling late arrivals to discreetly fill back rows.
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Often a family will express a preference for flowers - or charity donations in lieu of flowers. We recommend you keep an eye on notices posted in newspapers, or online or in the funeral director window so you are able to follow their wishes.
