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.

30/08/2026

FUNERAL SERVICE OPERATIVE – JOIN OUR TEAM
Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors are looking for a reliable, compassionate and hardworking Funeral Service Operative to join our team.
(THIS IS AN OPERATIONAL ROLE NOT AN ARRANGER ROLE.)
The role will include:
● Participating in an on-call rota
● Furnishing and preparing coffins
● Washing, cleaning and maintaining our funeral vehicles
● Cleaning and maintaining our premises
● Carrying out heavy lifting duties — physical strength and fitness are essential
● Providing support to the wider funeral service team
● Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, dignity and professionalism at all times
● Assisting with funerals
The successful applicant must:
● Hold a full clean UK driving licence
● Be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting
● Be reliable, punctual and flexible
● Be comfortable working as part of a team
● Have a respectful, caring and professional manner
● Understand that confidentiality is an absolute must
● Be willing to participate in the on-call rota, including evenings and weekends
Hours and rates of pay will be discussed at interview.
If you are compassionate, dependable and take pride in providing a high standard of service, we would be pleased to hear from you.
To apply:
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to [email protected]

With kind permission from Davie’s family:GREIG(Macduff)It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden pas...
27/08/2026

With kind permission from Davie’s family:

GREIG
(Macduff)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of David Greig on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, aged 79 years, with his loving family by his side. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Evelyn, loving dad of Heather and Andrew and granda to Theo. Funeral arrangements to follow.

With kind permission from Helen’s family:
27/08/2026

With kind permission from Helen’s family:

With kind permission from Gladys’ family:WILKIN(Huntly)Gladys’ family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to al...
26/08/2026

With kind permission from Gladys’ family:

WILKIN

(Huntly)

Gladys’ family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them by way of cards, flowers and messages received following the sad passing of their beloved Mam, Nanna and Grandma. Thank you to Dr Jack for his compassion shown to their Mam. Thank you to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their friendly and professional handling of the arrangements. Ian and his staff went above and beyond, and the family are extremely grateful. Thank you to Stiubhart Machollie for his thoughtful and caring words, to the staff at Moray Crematorium, Lotus Petal for the beautiful flowers and Huntly Golf Club for the welcoming teas. Finally, to all who their last respects and generously donated £661.60 to Huntly Youth Football Club. Still loved, still missed and very dear.

25/08/2026

1st prize for our Coffee morning is a three course Sunday lunch at The Skylark Restaurant at The Marcliffe, Aberdeen for 2 people. We also have a Afternoon tea for 2 at The Rustic Grill.
Thanks Ian for donating these. Come on people treat yourself!

With kind permission from Marlene’s family:CHYLA(Huntly)Marlene’s parents and family sincerely thank all relatives, frie...
25/08/2026

With kind permission from Marlene’s family:

CHYLA

(Huntly)

Marlene’s parents and family sincerely thank all relatives, friends, and Cornerstone staff for the cards, letters, and messages of sympathy received, and all the lovely floral tributes following her sudden and sad loss. They are also grateful to celebrant Stiùbhart MacChoille for his support and for conducting a fitting and loving tribute, and to The Bank and their staff for the efficient service and refreshments afterwards. A special thanks go to Ian Esselmont and his team for their excellent care and support before, during, and after the funeral. Finally, they thank everyone who paid their last respects and generously donated £240 to Cornerstone. Marlene is deeply missed.

With kind permission from Winnie’s family:DAWSON(Whinbrae)Bill and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks t...
22/08/2026

With kind permission from Winnie’s family:

DAWSON

(Whinbrae)

Bill and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all family, friends & neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy received following the sad passing of Winnie. Thank you to Nicola Johnston for her comforting service, to Fiona Forrest Catering for the lovely teas provided at Insch Church Hall, to Fit Like Flowers and Caroline Leggat for the wreaths & flowers & to Insch Parish Church for accommodating the service. Sincerest and most grateful thanks to lan Esslemont Funeral Directors for their compassion & guidance. Finally, to all who paid their last respects and generously donated £753.10 To RSABI.

With kind permission from Donald’s family:MITCHELL(Shanquhar, Gartly)Peacefully at Rothieden on Saturday, August 15, 202...
21/08/2026

With kind permission from Donald’s family:

MITCHELL
(Shanquhar, Gartly)
Peacefully at Rothieden on Saturday, August 15, 2026, Donald, aged 94 years, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at Moray Crematorium on Thursday, August 27, at 12.30pm. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at crematorium exit in aid of Rothieden.

With kind permission from Isabel’s family:LEITH(Inverurie, Aberdeen, Keith)Following the sad loss of Isabel, her family ...
20/08/2026

With kind permission from Isabel’s family:

LEITH
(Inverurie, Aberdeen, Keith)
Following the sad loss of Isabel, her family wish to thank everyone who attended the service and to those who expressed their sympathy by way of cards, flowers, phone calls, visits and messages. Special thanks to the staff in ICU Ward 106b at ARI who cared for Isabel. Grateful thanks to Ian Esslemont Funeral Directors for their friendly guidance and professional care of all the arrangements, to Jeff Diack for delivering a service which captured the essence of Isabel perfectly, to Baldarroch Crematorium for ensuring that all went smoothly at the service, to Lotus Petals for the beautiful flowers and to Milton Brasserie for the lovely refreshments. Thank you also for the donations in aid of Cash for Kids, raising a generous sum of £800.

With kind permission from Joanna’s family:BOWIE(Ythanwells/Huntly)Peacefully surrounded by her family at ARI on Thursday...
19/08/2026

With kind permission from Joanna’s family:

BOWIE
(Ythanwells/Huntly)
Peacefully surrounded by her family at ARI on Thursday, August 13, 2026, Joanne (nee Cameron), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Sandy, much loved mam of Alison, Fiona and the late Graham, dear mother-in-law, loving granny and great-granny also a dear sister. Funeral Service in Strathdeveron Community Church, Aberchirder (Marnoch New Church), on Wednesday, August 26 at 1.30pm thereafter to Marnoch Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given at church door in aid of Friends of ANCHOR.

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Huntly
AB548BS

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