Obituaries

Agnes Blake

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 29th Mar 2024

Rosalind Williamson

  • Cremation Service
  • Wed 27th Mar 2024

Mary Blacklock

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 22nd Mar 2024

Alison Moir

  • Funeral Service
  • Wed 20th Mar 2024

Agnes Douglas (Nan)

  • Funeral Service
  • Tue 5th Mar 2024

Andrew (Drew) Spalding

  • Funeral Service
  • Fri 1st Mar 2024

Robert Dickson (Rob)

  • Funeral Service
  • Thu 15th Feb 2024

George Robert Rettie

  • Funeral Service
  • Mon 12th Feb 2024

Elizabeth Hay (Elsie)

  • Funeral Service
  • Thu 8th Feb 2024

Moira Dearling (nee Booth)

  • Cremation Service
  • Wed 7th Feb 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.