Obituaries

Mrs Ann Gove

  • Funeral Service
  • Thu 7th Dec 2023

Mrs Elleanor Officer

  • Funeral Service
  • Wed 6th Dec 2023

Mrs Mary Thomson

  • Burial Service
  • Thu 30th Nov 2023

Mrs Elsie Murray

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 28th Nov 2023

Mr James Scroggie

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 24th Nov 2023

Mr William Steele (Billy)

  • Funeral Service
  • Wed 22nd Nov 2023

Mrs Annie Hammersley

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 21st Nov 2023

Mr Raymond Bisset OBE.

  • Funeral Service
  • Wed 15th Nov 2023

Mrs Winifred Mearns

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 31st Oct 2023

Mrs Sandra Hauley

  • Cremation Service
  • Mon 30th Oct 2023

Mr Alex Graham

  • Funeral Service
  • Mon 30th Oct 2023

Mr David Moir

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 24th Oct 2023

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.