W. G. Catto Funeral Directors

30/10/2025

MacDonald
(Elgin)

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing, peacefully at home, on the 26th October, 2025 of Angela (Angie) MacDonald (nee McKenzie). Beloved wife to Kenny, much loved mum to Craig, Debbie and Shelley, adored granny to Ffion, Manon, Conner, Mya and CJ, cherished sister to Freda. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Chapel, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Thursday 13th November at 11am, all family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired in aid of Cancer Research UK

29/10/2025

GIBSON
(Elgin)

Peacefully, at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, Virginia (Vee), aged 77 years. Beloved wife of James, cherished aunt and good friend to many. Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Elgin, on Friday, October 31, at 2pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired in aid of Local Charities.

28/10/2025

Davis
(Portsoy)

Artist and beloved aunt, Anthea Jane Davis, died at Abbeyvale Nursing Home, Elgin, on 17th September 2025. Funeral service to be held at Moray Crematorium, Buckie on Friday 7th November 2025 at 10.30am, all friends welcome. All enquires to W.G Catto Funeral Directors, Linkwood Road, Elgin, IV30 6RE (01343 547371).

28/10/2025

Our Land Rover Defender hearse.

A favourite amongst farmers, as it happens. So, we wanted to take this post-harvest opportunity to say thank you to all the farmers and their wider support networks.

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25/10/2025

BORTHWICK
(Lhanbryde)

Peacefully at home on Monday, 20th October 2025, Evelyn, beloved wife of William, loving mum of William, Michelle, Dee and Greig, mother in law to Neil and Kelly, and proud granny to her grandchildren Cameron, Aleesha, Luca, Tyler, Skye & Struan. Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Thursday, 6th November at 1.30 pm. All friends respectfully invited and wear any colour you want. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to the Yorkhill Children’s Foundation.

23/10/2025

Camplin
(Findhorn)

It is with the heaviest hearts that the family announce the passing of their dear mother, Josephine Frances Camplin (nee Bunch) Josephine passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday 16th October 2025 with both her loving daughters by her side.

Funeral service to be held at Moray Crematorium, Buckie on Friday 14th November 2025 at 2.30pm All family and friends respectfully invited, Family flowers only please but donations if desired in aid of the World Wildlife Fund and the British Heart Foundation.

23/10/2025

McWilliam
(Elgin)

Peacefully at Turner Memorial Hospital, Keith, on Friday 17th October 2025, Mary, aged 76. Beloved wife of Sandy, much loved mum to Fiona and Heather, granny to Melissa, Emma, Charlotte, Callum, Danni and the late James, great granny to Amelia, Arthur, Harrison, Romy and the late Maddie, sister, auntie and great friend to many. Will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service to be held at W.G. Catto Funeral Chapel, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 11am. Thereafter to Elgin Cemetery, all family and friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired in aid of the Stroke Ward at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin.

22/10/2025

CAMPBELL
(Elgin/Lhanbryde)

Peacefully at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin on Thursday, 16th October 2025, Robert, beloved husband of the late Betty, and a dear dad, granda, great-granda, brother, uncle and good friend. Funeral service at W.G. Catto Funeral Home, Linkwood Road, Elgin on Friday, 31st October at 11am. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.

22/10/2025

Autumn is often defined by the colourful changes we see in our natural surroundings. Floral displays at this time of year bring together hues of orange, bronze, gold and mustard.

Here's one of our favourite autumnal arrangements. What's yours?

17/10/2025

Even if they've lived and worked in a place for many years, some families want to return to their roots when they die.

Our specialist repatriation team - Purves Repatriation - ensures citizens get home safely, whether that is to or from the UK.

And being a funeral director, we can provide a full service that includes long-term care, a full funeral service with onward repatriation of ashes, and a concierge service for families.

14/10/2025

What to do when I'm gone...

Leaving your final wishes - no matter how detailed or simple - allows your loved ones to make plans without doubt or worry they're getting it wrong.

Download our free checklist via https://f.mtr.cool/goztspmumo or call us and we'll create your own Plan of Wishes with copies for loved ones and executors.

14/10/2025

140 years after the UK’s first recorded cremation, Scotland is set to make history again — this time with hydrolysis, a gentle and eco-conscious alternative to flame cremation. We at William Purves Funeral Directors in Moray, welcome this positive step forward. As Andrew Purves, our director, shared: “We are very supportive of this alternative to current cremation or burial options, as demand for personalised and more environmentally-friendly or natural solutions continues to rise.”

As demand for alternative and environmentally friendly funeral options continues to rise, we're here to speak with anyone at any time about future funeral plans.

Scotland is poised to make history by introducing hydrolysis as an alternative to flame cremation.