Ian Esslemont Funeral Services

Ian Esslemont Funeral Services From our family to your family at your time of need. Private chapel and rest rooms. 24 hour service.

With kind permission from Geordie’s family:GREIG(Rothienorman/Netherdale)Margaret and family of the late George (Geordie...
09/06/2026

With kind permission from Geordie’s family:

GREIG
(Rothienorman/Netherdale)
Margaret and family of the late George (Geordie) would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy. Special thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their invaluable guidance, compassion and professionalism, Lotus Petal for the beautiful flower arrangements, to Alicia Forsyth for her personal and comforting service, to the Mill House Hotel, Tynet for the lovely teas and to George's Carers, Lauren, Chloe, Louise and Maggie, who did so much over the last year. Finally, to all those who paid their last respects at Moray Crematorium.

With kind permission from Winnie’s family:GIBSON(Gardenstown)The family of the late Winnie would like to thank all relat...
03/06/2026

With kind permission from Winnie’s family:

GIBSON
(Gardenstown)
The family of the late Winnie would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, messages and flowers. Thanks to the staff of Ward 102 ARI, for their very profession care of Winnie in her last few weeks. Special thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their invaluable guidance, compassion and professionalism, to Rev. Thomas Laverty, Gardenstown Free Presbyterian Church, for his personal and comforting service and to Betty Jack for the lovely tea. Thanks to all who paid their last respects at the graveside and to all who contributed to the collection for the British Heart Foundation, which raised £435.50.

With kind permission from Brian’s family:SHEARER(Keith/Cairnie)Sonja and family would like to thank everyone, family and...
03/06/2026

With kind permission from Brian’s family:

SHEARER
(Keith/Cairnie)
Sonja and family would like to thank everyone, family and friends who attended the funeral of Brian on 27th May. We were so happy to see everyone. Thank you to Ian Esslemont and his fantastic team who made our day so effortless and stress-free with good humour and professionalism. We would also like to thank Rev. Dr. Kay Gauld for her wonderful heartwarming service, for all the stories about Brian and our family, to Jenny Stewart (organist) who sang and played our hymns. Thank you to Carol, Natalie and her team for the beautiful funeral tea at the British Legion in Keith and for the lovely flowers presented to us, to Shane for his music at the funeral tea. A big thank you to Jordan for his wonderful Piping at the graveside. To Sophie and Lotus Petal for the beautiful flower arrangements they did for Dad. Finally, to everyone who sent cards and flowers to the family during this difficult time. Donations for Keith Cancer Link amounted to £313.90.

With kind permission from Edith’s family:McNab(Torphins)The family of the late Edith would like to thank all relatives, ...
01/06/2026

With kind permission from Edith’s family:

McNab
(Torphins)
The family of the late Edith would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, messages and flowers. Special thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their invaluable guidance, compassion and professionalism, To Rev. Holly Smith for her personal and comforting service, to Timothy Stone for a fitting music and visual tribute also Tarland Tearooms for the lovely teas and to all the staff and residents of Deveron Way Care Home who became like family to Edith. Finally, to all those who paid their last respects at Torphins Church and graveside.

With kind permission from Michael’s family:SMALL(Kennethmont formerly of Mulben and East Kilbride)At home on Wednesday 1...
29/05/2026

With kind permission from Michael’s family:

SMALL

(Kennethmont formerly of Mulben and East Kilbride)

At home on Wednesday 13th May, 2026 Michael/Mick Small. Abundantly loving husband to Rosemary, an unwaveringly supportive, protective and loving Dad to Mickey, David, Sean and James. Patient and admiring father-in-law to Sarah, Shona, Lou and Emily. Fun loving Granda Mick to his many grand and great grandchildren.

Doting and loving brother to his sisters Suzanne and Rosemary. A loved and admiring younger brother to William and Paul. Beloved son of the late Catherine and William.

Caring son-in-law, brother-in-law and inspiring and adored uncle. A resourceful friend to so many.

Friends and those touched by knowing Mick are invited to attend Moray Crematorium on Friday 5th June at 12.30pm.

Our celebration of Mick will be by invitation.

The family thank all who have sent expressions of loss, memories and reflections of how Mick impacted their lives. The generous offers of assistance and care, to us all, are greatly appreciated.

Donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation.

No dress code. Tartan and check shirts appreciated.

With kind permission from Dorothy’s family:MATTHEWS(Keith)The family of the late Dorothy wishes to thank all relatives, ...
29/05/2026

With kind permission from Dorothy’s family:

MATTHEWS

(Keith)

The family of the late Dorothy wishes to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received following her sad passing. Special thanks to Nicola Johnston for her personal and uplifting tribute, to the Royal Hotel, Keith for the lovely teas and to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their guidance and compassion shown to us. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and generously donated over £600 to Sightsavers. Dorothy will be sadly missed.

With kind permission from Geordie’s family:GREIG(Rothienorman/Netherdale)Peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at home, Ge...
27/05/2026

With kind permission from Geordie’s family:

GREIG
(Rothienorman/Netherdale)
Peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at home, George Greig (Geordie), aged 88 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Suzanne and Graham, adored grandad and great grandad. Funeral private at his own request.

With kind permission from Millie’s family:ADDISON(Portsoy) Kenny, Fiona and family want to thank everyone for the many e...
26/05/2026

With kind permission from Millie’s family:

ADDISON
(Portsoy)

Kenny, Fiona and family want to thank everyone for the many expressions of sympathy received on the sad passing of Millie. Heartful thanks to everyone involved in Millie`s care over the years, particularly Glenisla Care Home. Sincere thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their professional and caring arrangements and to celebrant Rachel Donald for her comforting service. Grateful thanks to The Banff Springs Hotel for providing an excellent funeral tea and to Lotus Petal Florist for a lovely floral tribute, all of which helped the final farewell to Millie, as she wished it to be.

With kind permission from Chay’s family:PIRIE(The Glack)Sheila and the whole family would like to express their heartfel...
22/05/2026

With kind permission from Chay’s family:

PIRIE
(The Glack)
Sheila and the whole family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, calls, messages and flowers received on the sad passing of Chay. Special thanks to the community nurses for their dedicated care and attention, to Jeff Diack for his most personal tribute, which summed up Chay perfectly, to Fiona Forrest Catering for the lovely teas, Keith Show for managing the refreshments and St Rufus Church for accommodating the service. Sincere thanks to Ian and his team at Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for everything they did, we will be forever grateful to them. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and generously donated £3200 to Speyside Community Nurses and CRT team. We are truly overwhelmed. Chay will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

With kind permission from Edith’s family:McNAB(Torphins)Peacefully at Deveron Way Care Home, Huntly on Sunday, May 17, 2...
19/05/2026

With kind permission from Edith’s family:

McNAB
(Torphins)
Peacefully at Deveron Way Care Home, Huntly on Sunday, May 17, 2026, Edith nee Smith, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Duncan, much loved mum of Patricia, Melvin, Linda and Yvonne, loving granny and great-granny. Funeral Service in Mid Deeside Church, Torphins on Monday, May 25 at 11am thereafter to Torphins Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited.

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Huntly
AB548BS

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