Scarcity of ground, rising energy costs and a growing demand for sustainable solutions are just some of the reasons we want more green options legalised and available in the UK today. Currently burial or flame cremation are the only two options available to Scottish...
What happens if it’s not clear who should, and can, make funeral arrangements? Responsibility for arranging a funeral usually falls to a spouse or immediate family member. It’s common for a named person in a will or a death declaration to be nominated and...
Memorials are the lasting tribute we can leave for generations to come. In five simple steps, we explore how to choose the perfect stone memorial. Choose a location Memorial stones or markers are typically erected in graveyards and cemeteries to indicate a grave but...
In our experience, the best funerals are those where everyone looks back with peace of mind that they got it “just right”; that the tone, style and format was to the deceased’s preference. Those we find tough to arrange are the funerals where families have no idea...
W.G. Catto is proud to be part of the dedicated team who have cared for our late Queen with dignity since her sad passing. Rehearsals for the procession from Balmoral to Edinburgh have taken place regularly over many years, with every detail considered. For W.G....
Today Dundee based James L Wallace and Robert Samson in Broughty Ferry are changing name to William Purves Funeral Directors. William Purves took over Robert Samson and James L Wallace seven years ago (2015) when the previous owner sought out another trusted family...
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