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Established in 1877, Smiths Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away.

25/03/2026

There’s just 1 week left to secure a Dignity Funeral Plan at today’s prices.
Talking about funeral wishes isn’t always easy - and that’s okay. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

If you’ve been thinking about putting plans in place, now is a good time.
By arranging your plan before 30 March, you’ll lock in today’s cost and protect yourself from future price increases.

If you’d like to talk things through, we’re here to help.

🏠 83 Stonefield Rd. Blantyre. G72 9SA
📞 01698 826141.

22/03/2026

🌼 Easter Egg Appeal Extended to April 1st🐰

Thanks to the incredible response and many in our community asking for a little more time, our Easter Egg Appeal has been extended until April 1st.

If you’d still like to donate, Easter eggs can be handed in to our Smiths branch on Stonefield Rd.

Every single donation helps us support local groups, families and organisations who truly appreciate your kindness. Thank you for continuing to make a difference.🐣

20/03/2026

Funeral Plans from £1,799. Available Until 30th March

Planning ahead means you can make your own choices in your own time. With a prepaid funeral plan from Smiths Funeral Directors you can:

✨ Decide your wishes in advance
✨ Protect your loved ones from rising costs
✨ Ensure everything is carried out exactly as you want

Our team is here to guide you with care and clarity.

📞 Call us: 01698 826141
🏠 Visit our branch: 83 Stonefield Rd, Blantyre G72 9SA.
We’re always happy to help.

Give yourself and your family the comfort of knowing everything is taken care of.

19/03/2026

We’re making our final push for the Smiths Easter Egg Appeal.
If you’re able to donate an egg or share this post, you’ll help bring a little joy to local children who could really use a lift this Easter.
Your kindness means more than you know 💛🐣

16/03/2026

GRAHAM CAMPBELL EDGAR
2nd October 1949 - 7th March 2026
Aged 76 years

For those wishing to pay their respects, Graham's funeral will take place on Thursday 19th March, 2pm within the East Chapel of Daldowie Crematorium.

Our thoughts are very much with all of Graham's family during this sad time.

15/03/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day 🌼

Mother’s Day brings joy for some and quiet reflection for others. Not every woman is a mother but every woman brings strength, care, and compassion into the world in her own way.

To the mothers, the mother‑figures, the women who nurture in countless forms, and the women we hold in our hearts— today we see you and we appreciate you.

Warm thoughts from all of us at Smiths Funeral Service

13/03/2026

A Special Mother’s Day Gesture at Victoria Care Home 🌼
Funeral Director Kirsty and arranger Lisa visited Victoria Care Home this week to bring a little sunshine ahead of Mother’s Day. They kindly gifted each woman living in the home a beautiful bunch of daffodils helping make the day that bit brighter.
Kirsty and Lisa also presented the dedicated nurses and carers with a thoughtful gift basket filled with treats, along with a heartfelt card to thank them for the incredible compassion and commitment they show every day.
From everyone at Smiths: we wish all the female residents and the caring team who support them a very Happy Mother’s Day when it comes. 💛

08/03/2026

Today, Smiths Funeral Directors joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day.
We want to take a moment to honor the incredible women we serve—the mothers, daughters, sisters, and grandmothers whose legacies inspire us every day.
We also want to say a heartfelt thank you to the women on our own team. Your empathy, dedication, and professionalism provide a pillar of strength for our community during their most difficult times. Happy International Women’s Day to you all!"

07/03/2026

JANETTE BOLTON DOWNIE
2nd December 1963 - 28th February 2026
Aged 62 years

For those wishing to pay their respects, Janette's funeral will take place on Thursday 19th March, 10am at Blantyre Old Parish Church thereafter to South Lanarkshire Crematorium at 11am.

Our thoughts are very much with all of Janette's family during this sad time.

27/02/2026

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Lauren Bell! 🌟
We’re delighted to welcome Lauren Bell to the team as our newest Casual Funeral Service Operative.
Lauren enjoys travelling and taking part in all things active, and joined us in search of a new challenge. After researching the industry, she felt that Dignity was the right place to grow — and we’re thrilled she chose to join us.
Since starting, Lauren has embraced the role wholeheartedly. She shared that she enjoys the variety each day brings, the different aspects of the job, and the unique challenges that come with supporting families. She describes it as a privilege to offer guidance to people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Lauren has already found the role incredibly rewarding, especially seeing the genuine respect and dignity shown by colleagues to those in our care — something she is proud to now be part of.
Welcome, Lauren — we’re so pleased to have you with us 💛

26/02/2026

SAMUEL (SAM) ANDERSON
5th December 1940 - 16th February 2026
Aged 85 years

For those wishing to pay their respects, Sam's funeral will take place on Tuesday 3rd March, 12 noon at South Lanarkshire Crematorium.

Our thoughts are very much with all of Sam's family during this sad time.

21/02/2026

Smiths Funeral Directors of Blantyre – Serving Our Community Since 1877

Since 1877, our Blantyre funeral home has been proud to serve the local community with care, dignity, and compassion.
Originally established as a family-run cartwright and undertaker business in High Blantyre, with early ties to a yard on Glasgow Road and later J&A Smith at 10 Broompark Road, the firm became a trusted name for generations of families.
In 1970, we joined Laird & McMillan, later becoming part of Dignity Funeral Directors, strengthening our commitment to professional and compassionate service.
Following the 1978 fire at the adjacent Anderson Church, we moved in 1982 to 83 Stonefield Road, repurposing the former church hall — the building we continue to serve from today.
For over 125 years, we have remained dedicated to supporting families in Blantyre with respect, understanding, and care.

Address

Glasgow
G729SA

Website

https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-directors/locations/scotland/south-lanarkshire/blantyre/83-stonefield-road

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