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 Conduct 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

GEDDES, (Fraserburgh/Ellon) Acknowledgement - Moira, Barry, Angela and their families would like to thank all relatives,...
11/10/2025

GEDDES, (Fraserburgh/Ellon)
Acknowledgement - Moira, Barry, Angela 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 Fred, a much loved husband, dad, father-in-law, granda and uncle. Grateful thanks to Karen McRobbie of Macmillan and to all the Community Nurses that helped Fred. Special thanks to Robin Wiseman for his comforting service; to Buchan Funeral Directors, Mintlaw for their caring and professional handling of the arrangements; to Baldarroch Crematorium which is such a beautiful setting and to their excellent staff; to the Banchory Lodge for the lovely teas and finally to everyone for coming to pay their last respects at the crematorium and for the generous donations received for the Anchor Unit which came to £220. Fred will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

URQUHART, (Fraserburgh) Acknowledgement - Una, Beverley, Karen, Avril and their families would like to thank all relativ...
11/10/2025

URQUHART, (Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - Una, Beverley, Karen, Avril and their families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy received to them by way of cards, flowers and support following the sad loss of Martin, a much loved husband, dad, father-in-law, papa, great papa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Our grateful thanks to Faithlie Care Home, Fraserburgh for their tender care given to Martin during his time there. Special thanks to Janet Dick for her comforting and uplifting service; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their caring and professional handling of the arrangements; to Sunflowers for the beautiful flowers, to The Old Parish Church Centre for the lovely teas and finally to everyone for coming to pay their last respects at both the chapel and graveside and for so generously donating the sum of £1029.00 for Faithlie Care Home. Martin will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

MORRICE(Fraserburgh/Aberdeen) Peacefully at Roxburghe House on Monday October 6, 2025, Albert, aged 78 years. Loving and...
10/10/2025

MORRICE
(Fraserburgh/Aberdeen)
Peacefully at Roxburghe House on Monday October 6, 2025, Albert, aged 78 years. Loving and caring dad of Scott, Albert and Susan, father-in-law, granda, great granda brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service from Alexander Buchan & Son funeral Chapel, Denmark Street, Fraserburgh on Wednesday October 15, at 1.30pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, thereafter Cremation private. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in lieu, if so desired at chapel door, in aid of Friends of Roxburghe and the RNLI. “Gone from our home but not from our hearts”

THOMSON(Mintlaw/Kininmonth)Sadly, we announce the passing of Kathleen, aged 93 years, after  a short illness at Aberdeen...
09/10/2025

THOMSON
(Mintlaw/Kininmonth)
Sadly, we announce the passing of Kathleen, aged 93 years, after a short illness at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, on Monday October 6, 2025. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Robert (Robbie) much loved mither to David, dearest mither-in-law of Joyce, adored grunny of Hayleigh and Abbey, aunt and good friend to all who knew her. Funeral service from Moray Crematorium, Broadley, Buckie, on Monday October 13 at 12.30, for family and visiting friends only.

TAYLOR(Aberdeen/Fraserburgh) It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at ARI on Tuesday October 7, 2025, ...
08/10/2025

TAYLOR
(Aberdeen/Fraserburgh)
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at ARI on Tuesday October 7, 2025, of Paul, aged 52 years. Adored fiancé of Sanna, loving son of Jack and Christine, cherished brother of Michael and Lisa, uncle to Liamie and Aiden and a good pal to all who knew him. Funeral service private at Paul’s request. No callers please. ”Gone from our home but not from our hearts”.

CUTTING(Lonmay/Shetland)It is with huge sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing at home on Wednesday October 1,...
06/10/2025

CUTTING
(Lonmay/Shetland)
It is with huge sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing at home on Wednesday October 1, 2025, of Emmie-Jane Cutting (nee Dalziel), aged 45 years. Loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to so many. The funeral service will be at Moray Crematorium, Broadley, Buckie AB56 5HQ on Friday October 10 at 12.30pm, thereafter we will be going to the Cullen Bay Hotel. Cullen AB56 4XA, to which all are welcome along and at Emmie-Jane's request, please wear bright colours, It’s not to be a sad occasion. Bring your happy memories, smiles and laughter. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in lieu, if so desired at Chapel exit in aid of Friends of Anchor and Macmillan.

HUTCHESON, (Fraserburgh) Acknowledgement - James, Averil, Jayne, Wilma, Lynn and their families would like to thank all ...
04/10/2025

HUTCHESON, (Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - James, Averil, Jayne, Wilma, Lynn 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, food and support following the sad loss of Patty, a much loved mam, mother-in-law, granny, great granny, sister, auntie and friend. Grateful thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses of Ward 304 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their tender care given to Patty. Special thanks to Rhoda Mcdonald for her comforting service; to the organist Gordon Hay for his lovely playing; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors, especially Zander for his caring and professional handling of the arrangements; to Graeme Buchan for such a lovely slideshow; to the Old Parish Church Centre for the excellent teas; to Sunflowers for the beautiful floral tributes and finally to everyone for coming to pay their last respects at both the chapel and graveside and for the generous donations received for chosen charities which came to £1320. Patty will be sadly missed by all who knew her. "Together again”

DOWNIE, (Rosehearty/Drybridge)Acknowledgement - Sheona and family would like to thank relatives friends and neighbours f...
04/10/2025

DOWNIE, (Rosehearty/Drybridge)
Acknowledgement - Sheona and family would like to thank relatives friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by the way of cards flowers and kind words following the sad loss of Sheila. Special thanks to all the staff of Faithlie Care Home for their kindness and compassion while Sheila was with them; to Janet for her beautifully moving service; to Owen from Alexander Buchan and Son Funeral Directors for his professional, caring support during the funeral arrangements and to Sunflowers for their stunning floral tributes. "Together Again"

MILNE, (Ellon/Old Deer)Acknowledgement - Linda, Irene and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighb...
04/10/2025

MILNE, (Ellon/Old Deer)
Acknowledgement - Linda, Irene and families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by way of messages, cards, flowers, baking and support following the sad loss of their Mam Marjory (Madgie). Special thanks to the staff at Abbey Court Very Sheltered Housing in Mintlaw for their kindness and compassion shown to Madgie in the last 16 months and especially in her final days. Grateful thanks to Rev. Alistair Bruce for his comforting service also to Buchan Funeral Directors for their caring and professional handling of the arrangements: to the staff at the Country Park Inn for the lovely teas and finally to everyone for coming to pay their last respects to Madgie and generously donating the sum of £505 to Abbey Court Amenity Fund. "Together Again"

MORRICE, (Fraserburgh)Acknowledgement - Elaine, Jane, Brenda and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all fami...
04/10/2025

MORRICE, (Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - Elaine, Jane, Brenda and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all family and friends for all the cards and messages received following the very sad passing of Christopher (Kiff). A very special thanks to Rhoda Mcdonald for her kind words at the chapel and graveside; to all the staff at Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their compassion, kindness and professionalism in the handling of the arrangements; to Pink Petal for the beautiful flowers, to the Leisure Center for the lovely teas and finally to all who paid their respects at the service and graveside. Kiff will be very sorely missed.

McLennan(Fraserburgh) It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at his home on Thursday October 2, 2025, o...
03/10/2025

McLennan
(Fraserburgh)
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at his home on Thursday October 2, 2025, of Kenny McLennan, aged 67 years. Devoted husband of Elizabeth, loving dad of Jackie, Sharlene and Gordon, respected father-in-law of Bruce, Aaron and Hannah, very proud grandad of Rebecca, Aaden and Isla, a much loved brother of Angela, dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service from Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Chapel, Denmark Street, Fraserburgh on Friday October 10, at 10.30am, 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 chapel door in aid of the Fraserburgh Lifeboat. Kenny will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

ALLAN, (Crimond)Acknowledgement - The family of the late Ryan wish to express their sincere thanks to all family, friend...
03/10/2025

ALLAN, (Crimond)
Acknowledgement - The family of the late Ryan wish to express their sincere thanks to all family, friends,neighbours and work colleagues for all the kind and thoughtful messages and acts of kindness they received on the recent and unexpected loss of Ryan. Our grateful thanks to Rhoda Mcdonald for her kind words and fitting tribute to Ryan at the chapel and graveside; to Philip Stewart Photographics for the beautiful memories in pictures; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their professional and caring arrangements , especially to Owen for his guidance and help; to Tina and staff at the Bancar Hotel for the excellent teas provided and finally our grateful thanks to everyone who came to pay their last respects to Ryan and generously donated, in lieu of flowers for Crimond Nursery and Crimond Primary School in Ryans memory. “ Simply the best. Gone from our homes, forever in our hearts"

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