Mark Shaw Funeral Services

Mark Shaw Funeral Services A local, independent funeral director serving Aberdeen City & Shire, based in Kincorth and George St Thank-you for visiting Mark Shaw Funeral Services.

Here is a little information about the services and facilities we provide. Whether you need to think about funeral arrangements now, or are considering pre-planning a funeral, we can help. Appointed Representatives for Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans (save your relatives expense and worry)
Woodland burials arranged
Tradidional or willow / bambo coffin selection
All beliefs respected
24 Hour

service - distance no object. Spacious rest rooms (also at 347 George Street)
Private service chapel to seat 55
Private parking
Help to identify suitable funeral celebrant. Jaguar funeral vehicles
National and international repatriation
Memorial and floristry service available
Assistance with catering arrangements
Advice on all matters is always freely available. Complete sensitivity and flexibility in all areas of our service

Guidance regarding SSS funeral fund claims

Also at 347 George Street, Aberdeen. (tel 01224 640008)


Mark Shaw Funeral Services is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

Whether you meet our team at your house, in the funeral home or at the funeral, it is our staff who play the essential p...
12/06/2026

Whether you meet our team at your house, in the funeral home or at the funeral, it is our staff who play the essential part in providing the service we provide and so important that you know who they are. This week we introduce Callum Reid

1, How long have you worked at Mark Shaw Funeral Services?
Three years

2, What is your role?
Funeral Service Operative

3, What was your first job?
Assistant Gamekeeper aged 19.

4, If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be & why?
Christopher Lee, because he never seemed to run out of stories and I also think he is very intellectual.

5, If you could travel anywhere in the world right now where would it be & why?
Australia for the wildlife, scenery and adventure.

6, What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
Don’t hang up on the bad things, a good team stands by you.

7, If you could switch jobs for a week what would you do and why?
I would like to try my hand being a blacksmith.

8, What is your favourite way to unwind?
Listen to good music, do a bit of writing and a drive to the beach.

9, If you could host a talk show which one would it be?
Graham Norton.

10, If you could have any super power what would it be?
Shapeshifting.

11, Coffee or Tea? – Tea
12, Sweet or Savoury? – Sweet
13, Movies or Books? – Movies
14, Comedy or Drama? – Comedy
15, Phone call or Text? – Text

16, Who in life inspired you the most?
My granda James, he taught me how to be a decent man.

Tribute page shared on behalf of Anita's family
10/06/2026

Tribute page shared on behalf of Anita's family

Dedicated to the memory of Anita Welsh

Shared on behalf of Margaret’s family
08/06/2026

Shared on behalf of Margaret’s family

Dedicated to the memory of Margaret Thomson

This Friday, we meet Natalie Milne who joined the business as a Funeral Service Operative and is now a Funeral Director....
05/06/2026

This Friday, we meet Natalie Milne who joined the business as a Funeral Service Operative and is now a Funeral Director.

1, How long have you worked at Mark Shaw Funeral Services?
Four years

2, What is your role?
Funeral Director

3, What was your first job?
Domestic assistant at the hospital aged 16

4, If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be & why?
Robin Williams. Because he was always so open and honest about everything and he was an incredible comedian and actor.

5, If you could travel anywhere in the world right now where would it be & why?
New Zealand, have always wanted to go it looks amazing.

6, What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
That I am capable of anything !

7, If you could switch jobs for a week what would you do and why?
A forensic pathologist, I think it would be interesting.

8, What is your favourite way to unwind?
I don’t really as having three boys they take up my time.

9, If you could host a talk show which one would it be?
Jeremy Kyle, because I am a problem solver.

10, If you could have any super power what would it be?
I’d like to be able to read people’s minds.

11, Coffee or Tea? – Tea
12, Sweet or Savoury? – Savoury
13, Movies or Books? – Movies
14, Comedy or Drama? – Comedy
15, Phone call or Text? – Text

16, Who in life inspired you the most?
My work colleague Anne Marie because she is a strong, brave woman.

Tribute page shared on behalf of Jack's family
04/06/2026

Tribute page shared on behalf of Jack's family

Dedicated to the memory of Jack Milne

29/05/2026

A couple of closed road updates incase anyone is travelling to Baldarroch next week.

As we continue to meet our team who provide the care for the families we meet, this week we introduce one of our newer s...
29/05/2026

As we continue to meet our team who provide the care for the families we meet, this week we introduce one of our newer staff Rosemary Bentley

1, How long have you worked at Mark Shaw Funeral Services?
Eight months.

2, What is your role?
Funeral Service Operative.

3, What was your first job?
Waitressing at a wedding venue aged 16.

4, If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be & why?
My nan, she passed away Christmas 2017, I miss her and I graduated just before she passed away she missed seeing me grow into an adult.

5, If you could travel anywhere in the world right now where would it be & why?
Australia, to be able to stand on Ayres Rock (Uluru)

6, What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
Don’t overthink thigs it will all work out.

7, If you could switch jobs for a week what would you do and why?
Formula One Driver – I have watched from a very young age.

8, What is your favourite way to unwind?
If the weather is nice out on my motorbike, if not then enjoy playing my guitar.

9, If you could host a talk show which one would it be?
Saturday Night Live.

10, If you could have any super power what would it be?
Telepathy – just be interesting to see what other people are thinking.

11, Coffee or Tea? – Tea
12, Sweet or Savoury? – Savoury
13, Movies or Books? – Movies
14, Comedy or Drama? – Drama
15, Phone call or Text? – Neither, I prefer voice notes.

16, Who in life inspired you the most?
My English teacher Mr Fox.

Our next staff introduction is Neil Diack, generally based at our George Street office, who joined our business with a n...
22/05/2026

Our next staff introduction is Neil Diack, generally based at our George Street office, who joined our business with a number of years of experience and knowledge.

1, How long have you worked at Mark Shaw Funeral Services?
Since September 2016

2, What is your role?
Funeral Director

3, What was your first job?
Care assistant at a day care centre for the elderly at aged 18.

4, If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be & why?
Dame Judi Dench to talk to her about her long and varied career on the stage and in films.

5, If you could travel anywhere in the world right now where would it be & why?
Hong Kong, just to see if it’s day to day life is like what you see on tv.

6, What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
Always be yourself.

7, If you could switch jobs for a week what would you do and why?
Back to a care home to see how different it is to when I worked there.

8, What is your favourite way to unwind?
Visit a garden centre for coffee, cake and a catch up.

9, If you could host a talk show which one would it be?
Graham Norton because its relaxed & the atmosphere is good and guests are made welcome.

10, If you could have any super power what would it be?
Would like to stop all the hatred in the world.

11, Coffee or Tea? – Coffee
12, Sweet or Savory? – Savory
13, Movies or Books? – Books
14, Comedy or Drama? – Comedy
15, Phone call or Text? – Phone Call

16, Who in life inspired you the most?
My granda Bob – his influence in life taught me a lot.

Tribute page shared on behalf of Robert Boon's family.
19/05/2026

Tribute page shared on behalf of Robert Boon's family.

Dedicated to the memory of Robert Boon

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26 Abbotswell Crescent, Kincorth
Aberdeen
AB125JW

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+441224876000

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