Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors

Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors "A family business to help you in your time of need"

The longest Est. Funeral Director in Forres

21/08/2026

GALLAGHER (Nairn)
Suddenly, at her home, on Wednesday, 12th August 2026, Carran Gallagher (née Meldrum) of Balnaspirach House, Nairn, aged 45 years. A beloved wife, a devoted mum, a much-loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Thursday, 27th August at 2.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Carran’s favourite colour was purple, so a flash of purple please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

Announced with the family’s permission.

21/08/2026

SMART (Nairn)
Suddenly, but peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Tuesday, 18th August 2026, Karen Ann Smart (née Daly) of Alton Bank, Nairn, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Arthur, a much-loved mother of Stephanie and Kelsey, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and a sadly missed sister and aunt. Funeral service at David M Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Monday, 31st August at 1.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Wearing something bright and colourful would be appreciated. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to .

Announced with the family's permission.

19/08/2026

CHISHOLM (Nairn/Moneydie)
Peacefully at his home on Monday 27th of July 2026, Reverend Archibald Freeland Chisholm of Seabank Road, Nairn, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Margy, a much-loved father of Sandra, Barbara, Nancy and Sheila, a dear father-in-law, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Body donated to medical teaching and research. Service of Thanksgiving at Dunkeld Cathedral, near his family home at Moneydie, on Tuesday 20th October at 1.00pm. All friends respectfully invited.

Announced with the family's permission.

WHYTE (Elgin) Sadly, but peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, on Friday, 14th August 2026, William John Whyte (W...
17/08/2026

WHYTE (Elgin)
Sadly, but peacefully, at Meadowlark Care Home, Forres, on Friday, 14th August 2026, William John Whyte (Willie) formerly of Barlink Road, Elgin, aged 79 years. Beloved son of the late William and Jeannie, a much-loved brother of Peter, Allan and David, and the late Sheena, Ken and Alison, a dear brother-in-law and uncle, and a sadly missed relative and friend. Funeral service private at his own request.

Announced with the family's permission.

13/08/2026

MACKINNON (Cawdor)
Peacefully, at Nairn Town & County Hospital, on Monday, 10th August 2026, Ewan Mackinnon of Wester Galcantray, Cawdor, aged 49 years. A beloved husband of Rayner, a devoted dad of Erin and Alfie, a much-loved son of David and the late Margaret, a caring brother of Paul and Fiona and a sadly missed friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen’s Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn, IV12 5AP on Friday, 21st August at 11.00am, thereafter to Nairn Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Announced with the family's permission.

13/08/2026

MACKAY (Nairn)
Suddenly, after a short illness, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow on Saturday 8th August 2026, Sonia Helen Elizabeth Mackay (nee Kavanagh), of Riverpark, Nairn, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of Ricky, a much-loved mother of Drew & Rachel, a devoted grandmother of Wyatt and a sadly missed relative and friend to many. Funeral service at David M Ellen's Chapel, Grantown Road, Nairn on Thursday 20th August at 1.00pm. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, may be given at the service to Nairn Hospital League of Friends.

Announced with the family's permission.

07/08/2026

BROWN (Nairn)
Sadly, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Friday, 31st July 2026, baby Effie Rachael Brown, aged 19 days, beloved daughter of Danielle and Dan, proud and adored granddaughter of Leanne, Gary, June and Nicol, a much-loved niece, and very special little girl who will be forever loved and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Funeral service private.

Announced with the family's permission.

PRATT (Dunphail)Peacefully, at her home, whilst surrounded by her family, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, Mary (nee Grant), a...
07/08/2026

PRATT (Dunphail)
Peacefully, at her home, whilst surrounded by her family, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, Mary (nee Grant), aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late George, a dear mother, nana and a sadly missed aunt. Funeral service at Edinkillie Parish Church on Monday 17th August 2026 at 10.30am, thereafter to Edinkillie Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

Announced with the family's permission.

Like many people, we have been deeply saddened by the recent news from Hull. Our thoughts are with every family affected...
04/08/2026

Like many people, we have been deeply saddened by the recent news from Hull. Our thoughts are with every family affected by what has happened. We understand that events like these can leave people feeling anxious about what happens when they place a loved one into the care of a funeral director.

At Tom Ross & Sons Funeral Directors, we never take that trust for granted. Caring for someone’s loved one is both a privilege and a responsibility, and we treat every person in our care with the same dignity, compassion and respect that we would want for our own family.

As proud members of the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), we choose to be independently inspected and voluntarily work to the standards set out in the UK Funeral Director Code. Families also have access to an independent complaints process through SAIF, providing an additional layer of accountability and reassurance.

We know that no words can remove the worry some people may now feel, but we hope it offers comfort to know that we are committed to complete openness, the highest professional standards, and treating every family—and every loved one entrusted to us—with the care, kindness and respect they deserve.

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