Obituaries

Mr John Rendall

  • Funeral Service
  • Mon 14th Oct 2024

Mr Allan Fell

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 24th Sep 2024

Mr Ian Greig

  • Funeral Service
  • Wed 18th Sep 2024

Mr Gordon Edward

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 17th Sep 2024

Mrs Jennifer Murray

  • Funeral Service
  • Mon 16th Sep 2024

Mrs Annie Catto

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 10th Sep 2024

Mr William Robb

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 30th Aug 2024

Mrs Irene Fraser

  • Funeral Service
  • Thu 29th Aug 2024

Mr Gavin MacLean

  • Cremation Service
  • Mon 26th Aug 2024

Attending a funeral FAQs

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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.

Where should I send flowers?

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.