W. G. Catto Funeral Directors

29/09/2025

RUSSELL

Carole, Nicola and families would sincerely like to thank everyone for their kindness and support following the sudden loss of Raymond my beloved husband and best friend, step dad, uncle and a forever missed grandad. Thank you to Janet Donnelly for telling our story and love story; it's was beautiful. Also thank you to Bob and staff at Catto’s for their support and professionalism. A thank you to all the staff at the Seaforth club for the refreshments & hospitality it was a send-off he would've loved. Thank you for all who kindly donated to Maryhill District Nurses £361 was collected and we as a family have added to this. Thank you everyone for your support over the past five months of Raymond's illness to Dr Taylor and staff at Maryhill health centre. For all the calls, cards, flowers & messages we received after his passing meant so much to us all. Your kindness and sympathy will never be forgotten as the life we shared will never be forgotten either.

29/09/2025

No fuss? No bother.

A funeral doesn't have to be elaborate. We can help you keep it as modest as you'd like.

Visit our branch: https://f.mtr.cool/brvodjjgzx to speak to us about what you want (and don't want).

24/09/2025

McCallion
(Elgin)

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Josephine (Josie) aged 87 years, at Spynie Care Home on Friday 19th September after a long battle with dementia. She will be sorely missed by everyone as she was the best mum, granny, great granny, sister, auntie and good friend to many.

Funeral service to be held at St Sylvester`s Church, Elgin on Friday 10th October at 1.30pm, thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please, donations if desired in aid of St Sylvester`s church.

24/09/2025

As we shared on Monday, Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves, our parent company, featured in an article for the most recent publication of The Sunday Times, in which he commented on the introduction of water cremation (hydrolysis) in Scotland.

Follow the link below to read our summary of the article and his contribution.

https://f.mtr.cool/sqdwclvdqi

23/09/2025

Christie
(Elgin)

Peacefully at home on Thursday 18th September 2025, Kevin, aged 75. Dearly loved husband of Gillian and dear dad of the late Craig, cherished brother of Neil, loving and doting granda bump of Nicole and Lucy, great granda of Reo. Funeral private at his own request.

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22/09/2025

Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves Funeral Directors, has been part of a working group advising the Scottish government on the introduction of water cremation.

Also known as hydrolysis, Scotland could be the first part of the UK to introduce this, following recent changes in legislation.

Featured in an article for The Sunday Times yesterday, Andrew discusses the process of hydrolysis and the benefits it could bring to families seeking the best way to say goodbye to their loved ones.

Subscribers to The Times can read the full article here: https://f.mtr.cool/bcsnohexbd

18/09/2025

McCOOK
(Elgin)

Peacefully at Dr Gray’s Hospital, on Friday, September 12, 2025, Stuart McCook, aged 82 years. Dear husband of Freda, much loved dad of Mandy, Nicola and Leanne, a proud granda and great-granda, brother and friend to many. Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Monday, September 29 at 10.30am, thereafter to Bellie Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, to Dementia UK.

17/09/2025

RUSSELL

Peacefully, at Andersons Care Home, Elgin, on Friday 12th September 2025,
Jeannine Suzanne (Jan) (nee Gahlinger), aged 98 years. Much loved mum of Derek and Fiona, and devoted wife of George (dec). Loving granny of William, Lyndsey, Amy and Alice, and a very good friend to many.
Funeral service to be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Thursday 25th September at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please.

17/09/2025

Help - my relative has died abroad, how do I get them home?

We hope this never happens to you, but for those who it does, we're here to help. Call our specialist repatriation team Purves Repatriation 24/7, and we'll guide you through the first steps, supporting you and your family throughout to get your loved one home safely.

Our guide to what this might involve is here, too: https://f.mtr.cool/tdptkivrtv

No matter where or when you need help, we'll be on hand when you need us the most.

16/09/2025

Bruce
(Elgin)

After a long struggle with ill-health Ron (Ronnie) aged 78, passed away peacefully at Dr Gray`s Hospital, Elgin on Saturday 13th September 2025. Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen (Kate). A very proud and supportive dad to Darren, Kevin, Ryan and his partner Laura. Much loved granda and great granda. Forever in our hearts. Funeral private at Ron`s own request.

16/09/2025

At the end of last week, our CEO, Tim Purves (right), and COO, Andrew Purves (left), joined funeral directors from across the UK at this year’s National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Conference in the Cotswolds.

As Scottish President of NAFD, Tim continues to represent funeral directors in Scotland at the highest level, supported by Andrew’s insight and perspective into key industry matters.

A highlight of the weekend was joining with our colleague Izabella Rennie (centre) to celebrate her graduation —she was officially awarded her Diploma in Funeral Directing (DipFD). Well done, Izabella, on reaching such a huge milestone, which is a testament to your dedication to serving families with care and professionalism.

13/09/2025

RUSSELL
(Bishopmill, Elgin)

Peacefully with his family by his side, and after a brave battle with a short illness, Raymond passed away on the 10th September 2025. Greatly missed partner, devoted husband, best friend and travel buddy of Carole, stepdad of Nicola and Joanna, a devoted and proud grandad of Harry, Jake, Callum, Archie and Ewan, brother of Robert and Ian, a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Forever special in our hearts. A private funeral service will be held prior to a celebration of Raymond’s life at The Seaforth Club, Elgin on Monday, 22nd September at 2:15 pm to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to the Maryhill District Nurses.