Very Rev Dr Weatherhead
Funeral Service
Location
St Giles Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1RE
Date & Time
2:30pm Sat 27th May 2017
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Condolences
Edward wrote
23rd May 2017
I am saddened to hear of the death of the Very Rev Dr James L Weatherhead.I have very fond memories of him when he was minister of Montrose Old Church and he allowed me access to the organ in the church.I am still an organist in the Church of Scotland and I thank Dr Weatherhead for all the encouragement he gave me in Montrose in the 1970s.
William Purves Funeral Directors
Oakvale Funeral Home
106 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH9 1BD
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Attending a funeral FAQs
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.