Ashes to Ashes

Ashes to Ashes

Cremation is increasingly favoured over burial in the UK. And in a post Covid world, the significance of what to do with the ashes of a loved one becomes increasingly important. MD James Morris explains why. Our memory is just one of the things that makes us uniquely...
New 2020 look for W. G. Catto, same 101-year-old high standards

New 2020 look for W. G. Catto, same 101-year-old high standards

Following a £500,000 refit, we’re delighted to reopen our Elgin branch with it’s updated name: W. G. Catto Funeral Directors, Part of the William Purves Family. From today, Moray families can enjoy new, first class surroundings from the £500,000...
Planning a faith v non faith funeral?

Planning a faith v non faith funeral?

Should you arrange a faith v non faith funeral? MD, James Morris, explores the reasons why people choose to have a faith led funeral as he reflects on three decades of funeral arranging. I’ve been witness to a striking trend: the move away from religious or faith...

Covid-19 Latest Company advice(28th August 2020)

Even though our branch remains temporarily closed, funeral arrangements can be done 24/7, 7 days a week by telephone or video. We’re also able to provide advice over the phone or by video on pre-planning whether that is our free Plans of Wishes service or...