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After the death of a loved-one you are going to face some tough, challenging decisions. And whilst not as complicated as some websites would have you believe, arranging a funeral does require preparation and planning. Our family-run business has been serving families in the Elgin and Moray area for over 40 years. And unlike some of the larger, national cooperatives out there, this small, independent company understands the value of listening.

Wee bit last minute this ane but if anybody is stuck for a parking space for tonight’s Rotary Bonfire and fireworks, you...
07/11/2026

Wee bit last minute this ane but if anybody is stuck for a parking space for tonight’s Rotary Bonfire and fireworks, you are welcome to use our car park.
Have a great bonfire nightđź’Ą
Vehicles left at owners risk.

STUART  (Elgin) Hilda, Lynn, Gary and family thank relatives and friends, whose kindness and support has been shown by w...
05/11/2026

STUART
(Elgin)
Hilda, Lynn, Gary and family thank relatives and friends, whose kindness and support has been shown by way of flowers, cards, kind messages and visits following the sad loss of Graham. Thank you to all staff at Abbeyvale for their care and compassion, to Wendy Toner for a fitting tribute to Graham, Room to Bloom for the beautiful floral arrangements, The Mansefield Hotel for lovely funeral teas, thank you to all at William Watson Funeral Directors for their outstanding guidance, compassion, care and professionalism shown throughout. Finally thank you to all who attended the service and generously donated ÂŁ655 for Moray Dementia Friendship Club, Graham will be sadly missed.

NICHOLSON (Lhanbryde) Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, October 27th 2026, Sylvia, aged 64 years. De...
02/11/2026

NICHOLSON
(Lhanbryde)
Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, on Tuesday, October 27th 2026, Sylvia, aged 64 years. Dearly beloved wife of Mark, much loved mam of Mark and Sarah, a loving mother-in-law, nana and sister. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Tuesday, November 10th at 2pm, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for Cancer Research and Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

STUART (Elgin) Suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Abbeyvale Care Home, Elgin, on Saturday Octo...
20/10/2026

STUART
(Elgin)
Suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Abbeyvale Care Home, Elgin, on Saturday October 17th, 2026, Graham Murcar, aged 76 years, much loved husband of Hilda and loving dad to Lynn and Gary, father-in-law of Jonathan and Sarah, cherished granda to Callie, Michael, Finlay, Euan and Poppy, much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral ceremony at William Watson Funeral Directors Blackfriars Road Elgin on Monday, October 26th, at 1pm, thereafter to Duffus Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for Moray Dementia Friendship Club

MASSON (Garmouth)Suddenly, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, Ernest (Ernie) aged 66 year...
25/09/2026

MASSON
(Garmouth)
Suddenly, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, Ernest (Ernie) aged 66 years. Dearly beloved husband of Sheila, dearly loved dad of Emma, doting gaga of Charlie and Arlo, a dear brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin on Thursday, October 8th, at 1pm, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for local charities.

GLASS (Lhanbryde)Peacefully, at home with her brother by her side on Monday, September 14th, 2026, Mary aged 100 years. ...
14/09/2026

GLASS
(Lhanbryde)
Peacefully, at home with her brother by her side on Monday, September 14th, 2026, Mary aged 100 years. Dearly loved sister of Norman, a dear aunt, cousin and friend to many, private cremation at her own request, no visitors please.

GARDINER (Lossiemouth)Peacefully, at home Surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, Steven aged 58 years,...
04/09/2026

GARDINER
(Lossiemouth)
Peacefully, at home Surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, Steven aged 58 years, dearly beloved husband of Mandy, much loved dad of Libby and Alex, dear son of Jim and the late Betty, dear brother of John and Shani, dear uncle and friend to many. Celebration of Stevens life to which all friend are respectfully invited at Moray Crematorium on Friday, September 11th, at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at crematorium for Invergarry playpark development.

MURRAY-FLUTTER (Forres-Moniaive)Peacefully, at her home on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, Jane aged 90 years, dearly belo...
03/09/2026

MURRAY-FLUTTER
(Forres-Moniaive)
Peacefully, at her home on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, Jane aged 90 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Anthony (Major), much loved mother of Mark, Elizabeth, Emma and Charlotte, a dear grandmother and great grandmother. Private cremation, memorial service in Dumfriesshire, arrangements to be announced at a later date.

MURDOCH(Elgin)Suddenly but peacefully, at The Grove Care Home, Elgin, on Monday, August 24th, 2026, Thomas Govan Murdoch...
28/08/2026

MURDOCH
(Elgin)
Suddenly but peacefully, at The Grove Care Home, Elgin, on Monday, August 24th, 2026, Thomas Govan Murdoch aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol. Father to Darren and the late Sheila, step-father to Yvonne, Tracy and Sharon. Father-in law, papa, great granda, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. He will be sorely missed. Private cremation at his own request.

MCKINNON  (Elgin)Peacefully, in Latvia on Sunday, August 16th, 2026, Sharon aged 70 years. Dearly beloved wife of James,...
28/08/2026

MCKINNON
(Elgin)
Peacefully, in Latvia on Sunday, August 16th, 2026, Sharon aged 70 years. Dearly beloved wife of James, much loved mother of David, stepmother of Michael, David, Andrew and Katy, dear mother-in-law of Jane, loving gran of Jack and Megan and great gran of Ollie. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Thursday, September 10th, at 3pm, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for the British Heart Foundation.

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17 Blackfriars Road
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