William Watson Funeral Directors

William Watson Funeral Directors Details about William Watson Funeral Director, Elgin's only family-owned, family-run funeral directors

After the death of a loved-one you are going to face some tough, challenging decisions. And whilst not as complicated as some websites would have you believe, arranging a funeral does require preparation and planning. Our family-run business has been serving families in the Elgin and Moray area for over 40 years. And unlike some of the larger, national cooperatives out there, this small, independent company understands the value of listening.

HOLMES John (Formerly of Cornhill)Peacefully, in the loving care of Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres, on July 19th, 2025....
29/07/2025

HOLMES
John (Formerly of Cornhill)
Peacefully, in the loving care of Meadowlark Nursing Home, Forres, on July 19th, 2025. Beloved husband and best friend of Helen and cherished father of Fiona, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be fondly remembered. Funeral service at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Thursday, August 21st at 12:30pm, Thereafter to Ordiquhill Cemetery, Aberdeenshire, (Arrive approx. at 2pm). All friends respectfully invited, family flowers only please, donations if desired at service for Alzheimer Scotland.

BOWIE (Elgin)Peacefully, at his home on Friday, July 18th, 2025, Bill, aged 93 years. Dearly beloved husband of Charlott...
22/07/2025

BOWIE
(Elgin)
Peacefully, at his home on Friday, July 18th, 2025, Bill, aged 93 years. Dearly beloved husband of Charlotte, much loved dad of Sarah, a dear father-in-law and granda. Funeral private at his own request.

JAMIESON(Elgin)Suddenly, at her home on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, Karen, aged 46 years. Dearly loved daughter of Michae...
21/07/2025

JAMIESON
(Elgin)
Suddenly, at her home on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, Karen, aged 46 years. Dearly loved daughter of Michael and Jemima, much loved sister of Jackie, Neil and James, a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Monday, July 28th, at 2pm, thereafter cremation private, family flowers only please.

19/07/2025

FORDYCE
(Urquhart)
Sadly, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Friday, July 11th, 2025, Margaret, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Len, much loved mum to Fiona and Helen, dear granny to Thea, mother-in-law to Martin and a dear aunt. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Thursday, July 24th, at 2:30pm; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for Macmillan Nurses and the premature baby unit, A.R.I.

BYIERS(Elgin)Peacefully, at his home on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, Wattie aged, 87 years. Dearly beloved Husband of Ishb...
16/07/2025

BYIERS
(Elgin)
Peacefully, at his home on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, Wattie aged, 87 years. Dearly beloved Husband of Ishbel, much loved Dad of Mike and Allan, a dear Father-in-law, Granda and Brother. Funeral service at William Watson Funeral Directors Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Wednesday, July 23rd, at 11am, thereafter to Elgin Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at service for local cancer charities.

Now, the turning point opposite our business entrance is often used by people to park.This forces everyone lost or requi...
10/07/2025

Now, the turning point opposite our business entrance is often used by people to park.
This forces everyone lost or requiring to turn to use our car park, it’s no big deal even though it causes a bit of a problem for “big stuff”.
It’s double yella lines, so yer nae supposed to park.
Unless, of course, yer “Scotland’s leading traffic management specialist”
I’ve gave them a phone call, an email and a messenger message, it’s been parked for two, maybe three days.
Now, this is some free advertising for Class one traffic management, but, can one of yer “specialists” please move the pick up, thank you.

CHALMERS (ELGIN)Peacefully, at Anderson’s Care Home on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, William (Bill) in his 99th year. Dearly b...
08/07/2025

CHALMERS
(ELGIN)
Peacefully, at Anderson’s Care Home on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, William (Bill) in his 99th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Lucy, devoted father of Catherine, John, Jamie and Anne, father-in-law to Brendan and Hamish, adored grandad to Rachel, Murray, Patrick, Christopher, and a good friend to so many. Funeral service to which all friends are respectfully invited at Elgin Parish Church on Tuesday, July 22nd, at 2pm, thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please donations if desired at church for General Anderson’s Trust.

LAWSON(Mosstodloch)Suddenly, on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, Amanda, aged 32 years. Dearly loved partner of James, loving M...
20/06/2025

LAWSON
(Mosstodloch)
Suddenly, on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, Amanda, aged 32 years. Dearly loved partner of James, loving Mum of James, John and Carson, and a much loved daughter. Funeral service at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Thursday, June 26th, at 2pm, thereafter to Essil Cemetery, all friends respectfully invited.

SPEAKE(Kingston)Peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, Bryan, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved Husband of Ann...
19/06/2025

SPEAKE
(Kingston)
Peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, Bryan, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved Husband of Anne, much loved Dad of Andrew, Stuart, Moira and Michael, a dear Father-in-law, Grandad, Great Grandad and Brother. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Wednesday, June 25th, at 2pm; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for prostate cancer.

So, it’s “Motorfun” in the Cooper Park this Sunday, We’re not entering show ‘n’ shine but if you need a parking space, 2...
06/06/2025

So, it’s “Motorfun” in the Cooper Park this Sunday, We’re not entering show ‘n’ shine but if you need a parking space, 28 three metre wide spaces and 2 wider disabled ones, free at your own risk, enjoy the weekend everyone!

TAYLOR(Nairn/Elgin)Peacefully, at Spynie Care Home, Elgin, on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, William John Copland (Bill), aged...
05/06/2025

TAYLOR
(Nairn/Elgin)
Peacefully, at Spynie Care Home, Elgin, on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, William John Copland (Bill), aged 90 years. Dearly loved Dad of Sandy and Helen, much loved Father-in-law, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral ceremony to which all friends are respectfully invited at William Watson Funeral Directors, Blackfriars Road, Elgin, on Friday, June 20th, at 2pm; thereafter cremation private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at ceremony for Alzheimer Scotland.

THOMSON(Tomintoul/Craigellachie)The Thomson family would like to thank you all for the expressions of sympathy following...
05/06/2025

THOMSON
(Tomintoul/Craigellachie)
The Thomson family would like to thank you all for the expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Ellen. Thanks to William Watson Funeral Directors for their kind and professional handling of the arrangements, to Rev Graham Atkinson for his comforting service, Lynne Ramsay for her excellent piping and Irene McPherson and her staff for the lovely teas. Thanks also to Glenisla Care Home, Keith and Chandlers Court, Elgin for looking after Ellen so well. Finally, thanks to everyone who paid their respects at Tomintoul Church and for their generous donations to the Church.

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