W. G. Catto Funeral Directors

W. G. Catto Funeral Directors Funeral care delivered with Compassion, Dedication, Integrity and Respect in Elgin and the surrounding area — we're here when you need us, 24/7.

Part of the William Purves Family

Chisholm(Mosstodloch/Fochabers)Baby Amber Rose Chisholm, beloved daughter of Amanda Robson and Richard Chisholm. Dearest...
21/01/2026

Chisholm
(Mosstodloch/Fochabers)

Baby Amber Rose Chisholm, beloved daughter of Amanda Robson and Richard Chisholm. Dearest granddaughter of Kathleen and the late David Chisholm, and Wendy and Derek Robson.
Born on 10th January 2026, touching the lives and hearts of those around her so deeply.

Always in our hearts and never to be forgotten. We love you, Amber Rose.
Mummy and Daddy ###

Funeral service to be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Wednesday 28th January at 2pm. All family and friends respectfully invited.

As your local funeral director, we are part of a network of over 2,900 independent funeral directors across the UK to ha...
15/01/2026

As your local funeral director, we are part of a network of over 2,900 independent funeral directors across the UK to have the Golden Charter Funeral Plans Golden Seal.

With this mark, and both our commitment to and support of funeral regulation, we can assure you that WG Catto is a place where trust happens.

Moyse (Elgin)Peacefully at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, 11th January 2026, Ian, aged 69. Loving brother, uncle,...
14/01/2026

Moyse
(Elgin)

Peacefully at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, 11th January 2026, Ian, aged 69. Loving brother, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle, and a dear friend to many.

Funeral service to be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Monday, 26th January, at 2pm. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in aid of Ward 7, Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin.

Cryer(Lhanbryde)It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the peaceful passing of Wilma (née Stuart) on Wednesday...
14/01/2026

Cryer
(Lhanbryde)

It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the peaceful passing of Wilma (née Stuart) on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, aged 67 years. A very much-loved mum of Nicola and Christopher, devoted nanna of Lacy and Oakley. Adored sister to Lorna, Ronald, and Alison. Loved sister-in-law and dear aunt.

Funeral service to be held at Elgin Parish Church, Duff Avenue, on Thursday, 22nd January at 1:30 pm, thereafter to Elgin Cemetery. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in aid of the District Nurses and Carers of Moray.

Ritchie(Elgin)It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Scott Angus Ritchie on Wednesday, 7th Jan...
14/01/2026

Ritchie
(Elgin)

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Scott Angus Ritchie on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, aged 53. Loving father of Logan, son of Angus and the late Eileen, brother of Claire, brother-in-law and uncle, and a great friend to many.

The funeral service will be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Friday, 30th January, at 2 p.m. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, may be made in aid of Help for Heroes.

Scott(Elgin)On Saturday, 10th January 2026, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, Brian James Scott sadly passed away peacefully...
14/01/2026

Scott
(Elgin)

On Saturday, 10th January 2026, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, Brian James Scott sadly passed away peacefully after a long battle with ill health, leaving his beloved wife, Tanya; mother-in-law, Doreen; his brothers, Tony and John; brother-in-law, David; and his two nieces.

The funeral service will be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Tuesday, 27th January, at 2pm. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, may be made in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Please wear a splash of Red, White and Blue.

Ness(Elgin)It is with great sadness the family announce the peaceful passing, after a long battle with dementia, of Shei...
14/01/2026

Ness
(Elgin)

It is with great sadness the family announce the peaceful passing, after a long battle with dementia, of Sheila on Monday 12th January, 2026, aged 82 Years. Beloved wife of the late Mac, much loved mum of Karen and Keith, mother-in-law to Angie and Billy. Adored granny of James, Kelly, Mathew and Josie. Loving great granny of Kaycie, Mollie, Lennon, Lachlan, Ava, Ella and a good friend to many.

Funeral service will be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Tuesday 27th January at 11am. All family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Monday Club.

13/01/2026

MAVOR (née Milne)

Peacefully, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Nan (Anne Elizabeth) Mavor, aged 101 years, originally from Burdshaugh, Forres. Much loved wife of the late Bill, devoted mother of Colin and Roddy and, by extension, their partners Marina and Karen.
Many thanks to all who cared for Nan at Abbeyside Care Home, Elgin.

A celebration of Nan’s life will be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11.00am, to which all family and friends warmly invited. Family flowers only, donations if desired in aid of local charities.

Surely AI can't replace funeral directors? In a sector where human empathy and personal care are invaluable, is AI a rea...
13/01/2026

Surely AI can't replace funeral directors?

In a sector where human empathy and personal care are invaluable, is AI a real threat? Or can a tradition that is uniquely people-driven still evolve with emerging technology?

To hear our thoughts on the opportunities and risks presented by AI in our industry, read our latest blog post: https://f.mtr.cool/jcbkbcndqk

A new year means a new opportunity to get your affairs in order. One of your resolutions could be to think about what yo...
12/01/2026

A new year means a new opportunity to get your affairs in order. One of your resolutions could be to think about what you would like for your own funeral.

Whether you want to record your free plan of wishes, explore pre-paid plans, or just need some advice, book an appointment at your local branch today: https://f.mtr.cool/hpzigljfmr

08/01/2026

Our Chief Operations Officer, Andrew Purves, featured on BBC Radio Scotland this morning, discussing the issue of funeral costs.

The recently published SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026 reveals that families who know some of their loved one's wishes save £335 on average compared to those who don't know any.

To help your loved ones save on future funeral costs, contact WG Catto, your local, independent professionals.

Adams(Lhanbryde)Peacefully, at Anderson’s Care Home, Elgin, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Jean, aged 93 years. Beloved wif...
08/01/2026

Adams
(Lhanbryde)

Peacefully, at Anderson’s Care Home, Elgin, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Jean, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late David, loving mother of David and John, devoted mother-in-law to Joan and Yvonne, much loved gran and great-gran, and a good friend to many.

Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin, on Friday, January 16, at 10.30am, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, to Anderson’s Residents Fund.

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