Obituaries

Mr Michael Doyle (Mike)

  • Cremation Service
  • Thu 4th Apr 2024

Mr Andrew Fraser

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 29th Mar 2024

Mrs Shirley Ann Murray

  • Cremation Service
  • Thu 28th Mar 2024

Mr Sydney Richardson

  • Cremation Service
  • Wed 27th Mar 2024

Mrs Janet Aitken

  • Cremation Service
  • Tue 26th Mar 2024

Mrs Avril Garrad

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 26th Mar 2024

Mr Donald Reay

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 22nd Mar 2024

Mrs Sheila Inkster

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 22nd Mar 2024

Steve Simpson

  • Cremation Service
  • Thu 21st Mar 2024

Mr Gordon Higginson

  • Cremation Service
  • Thu 21st Mar 2024

Mrs Eileen McMullen

  • Funeral Service
  • Wed 20th Mar 2024

Mrs Irene Jeffrey

  • Cremation Service
  • Wed 20th Mar 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.