Andrew Gauld Independent Funeral Director

17/02/2026

EileenCALLANDER
Peacefully in the Birches Care Home Crieff on Friday 13th February 2026,
after a long illness, Eileen Helen Callander aged 84 years.
Beloved wife of Philip.
Much loved Mum of Kim, Karen, Jack and Glen.
Loving mother in law and dearly loved Nanna and great-grandmother.
Family burial service in Pitlochry followed by a memorial service, to which all who knew Eileen are welcome, in Monzie Parish Kirk on Thursday 26th February at 1pm.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the church in aid of the Maggie's Centre, Western General Hospital Edinburgh.

12/02/2026

JohnCHAMPION
Peacefully in the Cornhill MacMillan Centre, Perth, on Friday 6th February 2026, John Champion, aged 72 years, of Crieff.

Beloved husband of Lill, dearly loved father, father in law, grandfather, brother and uncle, and a friend to many.

Funeral service, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, to be held in Perth Crematorium on Friday 6th March at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, may be made in aid of the Cornhill MacMillan Centre.

06/02/2026

Changes to Duration and Extension of Right of Burial
February 6, 2026 by funeral-industry-news | Category Uncategorized

The Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 commence sections 14 and 16 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”), which address the duration and extension of rights of burial.

These sections will come into force on 1 March 2026.

Section 14: Duration and extension of right of burial

A right of burial will last for 25 years initially, beginning on the day a right is granted (on or after 1 March 2026).

The burial authority can extend the right of burial after the initial 25 year period on application from the holder of the right. Extensions last for 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years without limit.

A burial authority can refuse an application for an extension if it considers it reasonable to do so:

Where the owner of a right dies before the right of burial expires and the right of burial does not transfer to another person. This is likely to happen only where the owner who has died did not leave a will and has no family to which the right would otherwise pass in line with succession law. In this situation, the right reverts to the burial authority that granted the right.
The day on which the right of burial was granted is the day recorded in the Register of Rights of Burial created under section 17 of the 2016 Act.
If the right to burial is not extended, it is automatically extinguished. Where this happens with an unused lair, the burial authority may re-sell the right of burial in that lair. Where the lair is used or partially used the lair can be considered for re-use under sections 32 – 44 of the 2016 Act: Lair – Restoration to Use (when those sections of the 2016 Act come into force).

Section 16: Right of burial: notification of pending extinguishment

This section sets out what burial authorities are to do when a right of burial is coming to an end. The burial authority should contact the right holder at least 3 months before the date the right is due to end and notify the right holder of the option to renew the right and the implications of not renewing.

The changes are not retrospective and only apply to rights of burial sold on or after 1 March 2026.

03/02/2026

RonnieMCKAY
Peacefully in Perth Royal Infirmary on Thursday 29th January 2026, with his family by his side, Ronnie McKay, aged 78 years. Devoted and dearly loved husband of 57 years of Morag.

Treasured Dad of Paula and Gwen, adored Grandad to Daniel, Alfie and Billy and Great-Grandad of Maisie. Sadly missed father-in law, brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many.

A celebration of Ronnie's life, to which all who knew him are welcome, will be held in the Melville Hall, Crieff Hydro on Thursday 19th February at 12 noon. Thereafter Ronnie will be laid to rest in Crieff Cemetery cortege arriving at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, there will be an opportunity, if you wish, to make a donation to The Firefighters Charity.

03/02/2026

JoanneBURNS
Peacefully at Forthbank Care Home in Stirling, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Joanne, 84, formerly of Crieff.

Beloved wife of the late Willie, loving mum of David and Cristina, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Graham and Amy, Nanny of Harry, Tilly, Poppy and Sam, sister of Christine, Sandy and Keith.

Funeral service Friday, February 13, Perth Crematorium at 1.30pm to which all relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

No flowers please. Bright colours preferred. Donations welcome to Alzheimer Scotland.

03/02/2026

RichardANDERSON
Lesley, Morvern and Neve are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Richard Anderson on Saturday 17th January.
A celebration of Richard's life will be held at Perth Crematorium on Tuesday 17th February at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please and those attending are invited to wear a splash of red, Richard's favourite colour.
A donation box for Scottish Mountain Rescue will be available at the crematorium or you can donate on-line using this link
https://www.justgiving.com/page/lesleyanderson?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
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Help Lesley Anderson raise money to support Scottish Mountain Rescue

30/12/2025

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22/12/2025

As part of our latest Light a Candle campaign, we’ve shared virtual memorial candles to help honour loved ones around the Christmas period. Thank you to everyone who created a memorial candle.
Here are the remaining memorial candles that were submitted. Keep a look out for the next opportunity to Light a Candle.

21/12/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted a memorial candle so far.

Light a Candle will come to a close today (Sunday 21 December). Candles submitted before 5pm today will be shared on our page on Monday 22 of December.

https://gbnf.online/316395

19/12/2025

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far.
If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.
https://gbnf.online/316395

17/12/2025

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far.
If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/316395

16/12/2025

Friends and family can add photos, memories and messages on their lasting tribute page today.