Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors

Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors We are a family run firm and have been trusted to care and provide a personal and professional funeral service since 1945.

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BUCHAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, MINTLAW

Alexander Buchan & Son is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Co

nduct Authority (FRN:965279). We are a member of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) so you are assured of a sympathetic and understanding service. We are also a member of SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors). Our office and rest rooms are located in Fraserburgh. We also have another office, Buchan Funerals, in Mintlaw. Both of which cover the whole of the North East of Scotland and offer a full 24 hour service. Our aim is to treat every funeral with our fullest care and attention and to be there for you in time of bereavement. All of our staff understand how difficult a time this can be and we are dedicated to providing you with quality support and guidance. Our services include:
Burials and cremations
Both religious and non-religious ceremonies can be arranged
Private rest rooms at, Fraserburgh or Mintlaw
Private chapel (300 seats available, located at our Fraserburgh funeral home, Fraserburgh's only Funeral Chapel)
Transport
Press notices
Hymn sheets
Advice on funeral costs
24/7 availability
Range of coffins
Pre-paid funeral plans

💛 You don’t have to carry it all alone. 💛That’s why I created Healing Hearts Circle — a gentle community for connection,...
25/05/2026

💛 You don’t have to carry it all alone. 💛

That’s why I created Healing Hearts Circle — a gentle community for connection, encouragement, emotional healing and growth.

Whether you’re navigating grief, stress, burnout, heartbreak or simply looking for a little bit of support, this circle was created with you in mind.

✨ A space to breathe
✨ A space to share
✨ A space to heal

Come as you are.
Your story matters here.

đź“ŤAlexander Buchan & Son Chapel, Denmark Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9HB
đź“… Friday June 5, 6.30pm

MORRICE, (Mintlaw)Acknowledgement - The family of the late Mary (Maimie) Morrice would like to sincerely thank all famil...
23/05/2026

MORRICE, (Mintlaw)
Acknowledgement - The family of the late Mary (Maimie) Morrice would like to sincerely thank all family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received, by way of cards, flowers and messages following the sad loss of their mam, granny, great-granny and great-great granny. Grateful thanks to all the staff at Crimond Nursing Home for the care and kindness given to Mary. Special thanks to all at Buchan Funeral Directors, Mintlaw, with special thanks to Owen for being a huge support to the family and for his caring and professional handling of the arrangements; to Ali MacLeod for her lovely service; to Graeme Skene for the organ music; to Saplinbrae Hotel for the excellent teas and finally to everyone who came to pay their respects and for the generous donations of £385.11 for Dial-A-Bus. “Remembered with love, always”.

MASSIE (Brucklay/Maud)Acknowledgement - Sandra and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all family, friends, n...
23/05/2026

MASSIE (Brucklay/Maud)
Acknowledgement - Sandra and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues for all the support and kindness shown to them during the sad passing of Sandy. Special thanks to his close friends and family for the visits and kindness shown during his illness. Grateful thanks and appreciation to all the staff of Roxburghe House for the care, kindness and respect shown to Sandy and all of us as a family. Heartfelt thanks to Janet Dick for her beautiful, personal touching tribute to Sandy; to Graeme Buchan for putting together such wonderful photographic memories; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for the care and sympathy shown, with very special thanks to Owen for all his guidance, support and personal attention to detail; to Rona at the Legion, New Deer for organising the refreshments and finally to everyone who travelled from near and far to pay their last respects to Sandy, the number who attended the service was truly overwhelming and the support shown was very much appreciated, heartfelt thanks especially for organising such a special and fitting gun salute at the graveside. Thank-you all for the generous donations, the incredible sum of £1,900 will be passed on to Friends of Roxburghe in Sandy’s memory. “We thank you for the love, laughter and precious memories, Sandy will be remembered always with love”.

MUTCH, (Ellon)Acknowledgement - Penny, Bob, Steven and the extended family of Scott, wish to express their sincere thank...
23/05/2026

MUTCH, (Ellon)
Acknowledgement - Penny, Bob, Steven and the extended family of Scott, wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for all the kind and thoughtful messages and acts of sympathy they received on the recent unexpected, tragic loss of Scott, we were overwhelmed by the amount of messages, cards and flowers received. Our sincere and grateful thanks to the efforts of all the emergency services who attended. Special thanks to Rhoda Mcdonald for her kind, thoughtful, fitting tribute to Scott at the chapel and graveside; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their considerate, professional arrangements, with special thanks to Owen for all his help, guidance and personal attention; to Gordon Hay for his beautiful organ playing; very special thanks to Noreen for her help and on going support and for making the beautiful floral arrangements; to Margaret and staff of Strichen Lodge for the lovely refreshments served at the Legion in Strichen and finally to everyone who came to pay their respects to Scott, where your presence was greatly appreciated, donations received in lieu of flowers will be shared between Ellon Foodbank and Willows in Scott’s memory. “Memories are timeless treasures of the heart”.

MUTCH, (Fraserburgh) Acknowledgement - Iris, William and their families would like to thank all relatives, friends and n...
23/05/2026

MUTCH, (Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - Iris, William and their families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by way of cards, flowers and support following the sad loss of William (Bill). Grateful thanks to all his carers for looking after Bill. Special thanks to Robin Wiseman for his comforting and uplifting service; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their professional and caring handling of the arrangements; to Graeme Buchan for the lovely slideshow, to the organist Gordon Hay for his excellent playing; to the Old Parish Church Centre for providing the lovely teas and finally to everyone for coming to pay their last respects at the chapel and for the generous donations received in lieu of flowers, which came to ÂŁ500, which will be passed on to the Anchor Unit . "Forever in our hearts".

LEEL, (Strichen) Acknowledgement - Brenda, Lorna, Maggie, Morag and their families would like to thank all relatives, fr...
23/05/2026

LEEL, (Strichen)
Acknowledgement - Brenda, Lorna, Maggie, Morag and their families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by way of cards, flowers and support following their loss of Mary, a much loved mam, mother-in-law, granny/grandma/nana, great grandma, sister, auntie and friend. Special thanks to Robin Wiseman for his comforting and uplifting service; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their caring and professional handling of the arrangements; to the Strichen Lodge for the lovely teas and finally to everyone for coming to pay their last respects at both the chapel and graveside. "Together again"

RIDDOCH, (Cruden Bay)Acknowledgement - Elizabeth, Catherine and Stewart would like to thank all family, friends and neig...
23/05/2026

RIDDOCH, (Cruden Bay)
Acknowledgement - Elizabeth, Catherine and Stewart would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for all the kindness shown to them following their sad loss of Alexander. Grateful thanks to all at the Summers Ward, Peterhead Hospital for the care given to Alexander. Special thanks to Janet Dick for her comforting service; to Buchan Funeral Directors, Mintlaw for their handling of the arrangements; to the Kilmarnock Arms for the lovely teas; to The Flower Shop, Peterhead for the beautiful flowers and finally to everyone who came to pay their last respects at the service or sent a card. “Forever in our hearts”.

McDonnell, (Sandhaven/Fraserburgh)Acknowledgement - Kelly and all family wish to express their sincere and heartfelt tha...
23/05/2026

McDonnell, (Sandhaven/Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - Kelly and all family wish to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all family, friends, neighbours and everyone for all the kind acts of sympathy and messages they received on the recent sad loss of David (Davie Mac), we are overwhelmed by all the kindness shown. Grateful thanks to the Macmillan nursing team, especially Moira Gordon for her dedicated support and care and to the community nurses for their unfailing attention. Special thanks to Robin Wiseman for his comforting fitting tribute at the chapel and graveside; to Anitta (Davie’s sister) for writing such a beautiful personal tribute, to Billy Hepburn for the beautiful pipe music; to Paul Crocket for organising the Sandhaven Hall; to Leanne and Chloe Buchan for all their help; to all the staff at Alexander Bucha & Son Funeral Directors, with special thanks to Owen for the kindness and sympathy shown with the arrangements and finally to everyone who came to show their last respects and so generously donated the sum of £1148, which will be shared between Friends of Anchor and Sandhaven Hall funds in Davie’s memory. “Safely Anchored” and forever loved and remembered.

HUTCHISON (Peterhead)Peacefully at Brucklay Ward, Fraserburgh, on Tuesday May 19, 2026, Elizabeth, (Beth), aged 86 years...
22/05/2026

HUTCHISON
(Peterhead)
Peacefully at Brucklay Ward, Fraserburgh, on Tuesday May 19, 2026, Elizabeth, (Beth), aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Raymond. Funeral private at the family request.

Elizabeth Margaret Haig(New Pitsligo)Cherished wife of Jim, beloved mother of Janet and Rob and proud grandmother of Jam...
20/05/2026

Elizabeth Margaret Haig
(New Pitsligo)
Cherished wife of Jim, beloved mother of Janet and Rob and proud grandmother of Jamie, Lauren, Adam, Neve and Archie. Sadly passed away on May 10, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Friday May 29 at 10:30am from Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Chapel, Fraserburgh. All family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Thereafter private.

ROBERTSON(Fraserburgh) It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing, at his home on Friday May 15, 2026, of...
19/05/2026

ROBERTSON
(Fraserburgh)
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing, at his home on Friday May 15, 2026, of Norman, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Jeanette, loving dad of Alan & Anne-Marie, a very proud grandpa, a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend. Funeral service from Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Chapel, Denmark Street, Fraserburgh on Friday May 22, at 1.30pm, thereafter to Kirkton Cemetery, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in lieu, if so desired, at the chapel door in aid of a chosen charity. Norman will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

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1-9 Denmark Street
Fraserburgh
AB439HB

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+441346518245

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