Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors Ltd

25/12/2025

This Christmas, our thoughts are with all the families who are missing a loved one. We know this time of year can be especially difficult, and we want you to know that you are not alone.❤️

From Andrew, Liz & Kelly we are thinking of our families this Christmas and sending our warmest wishes for a peaceful Christmas & New Year. XxX

24/12/2025

Hutchinson
(Forres)

Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin on Sunday, December 21st 2025. Joyce Helen Morrison in her 89th year of Forbeshill Forres. Devoted wife to Andrew, a loving mum to Peter and Patricia, a much loved granny to Lisa and Nathan a dear greatgranny to Aaron and Ava. Funeral service in Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street Forres IV361EL on Thursday January 15th at 10.45am thereafter to Kinloss cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Forres in Bloom can be made at funeral home door.

Announced at the request of the family.

24/12/2025

Simpson
(Forres)

Peacefully, at Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin on Tuesday, December 9th 2025, David aged 82 years of Hainings Road Forres. A dear cousin and second cousin. Funeral Service in Andrew Smith’s Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street Forres on Tuesday, January 13th at 1.30pm thereafter to Clovenside Cemetery. All friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to St Laurence Centre can be made at funeral home door.

Announced at the request of the family.

16/12/2025

We're aware of information circulating online about interment bookings and would like to clarify the situation.

Our team is still accepting bookings for burials and will be available for enquiries over the Christmas and New Year period at the times below.

The next available interment date is 6 January 2026 due to the burial diary being at capacity until then, but existing scheduled burials over the festive period are going ahead.

The information below shows the opening times for interment enquiries over the Christmas and New Year period.

Monday 22 December: Normal office hours
Tuesday 23 December: Normal office hours
Wednesday 24 December: Office closes at 3pm
Thursday 25 December and Friday 26 December: Office Closed
Monday 29 December: Office open between 10am and 2pm
Tuesday 30 December: Office open between 10am and 2pm
Wednesday 31 December to Friday 2 January: Office Closed

For further information see link below, phone 01343 563041, or email burialsadmin@moray.gov.uk.

http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39980.html

14/12/2025

12/12/2025

Suttie
(Forres)

Peacefully, at Hebron House Care Home, Nairn on Saturday, December 6th 2025. Christina Imlach Souter (Chrissie) in her 85th year of St Leonards Road, Forres.(Retired Modern Language Teacher Forres Academy) . Devoted and loving wife to Ian Suttie a loving mother to John, Eleanor and Alan, mother-in-law to Morven and Grant and a much loved granny to Skye, Kirk, Fern, Moor and Ford. Donations to Dementia Scotland. Funeral private at her own request. Resting at Andrew Smith’s Funeral Rest Rooms, 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV361EL.

Announced at the request of the family.
PLEASE NOTE. THERE IS AN OPEN INVITAION TO MEET AT FORRES GOLF CLUB ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 18TH BETWEEN 3-4PM FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS.

12/12/2025

McConnachie

Robert, Christine, June, Linda & David & families would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy cards, flowers and messages received following the recent loss of our lovely mum Eleanor (Nora). Thank you to the amazing staff at Meadowlark Care Home for their wonderful care and the staff at Forres Health Centre. Special thanks to Rev Stuart Finlayson, for his kind visit and most uplifting service, to Vicky Brown for the lovely floral arrangements and The Mosset Tavern for the refreshments. To Andrew, Liz & Kelly for their professionalism and caring arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at the funeral home and graveside, and gave so generously to Meadowlark Residents Fund.

Announced at the request of the family.

12/12/2025

COOPER
(Elgin)
Rita, Jackie and Neil would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy following the sad loss of Sandy. Grateful thanks to the staff at Abbeyvale Nursing Home for their patient and compassionate care of Sandy, and to the team at North East Sensory Services for the extensive support they provided with regard to his sight loss. Special thanks also to Rev Sonia Palmer for her visits to Sandy and her very comforting and uplifting service, to Rev Deon Oelofse, to the Laichmoray Hotel, and to Andrew Smith and his staff, Forres, for their sensitive and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. Finally, a big thank you to all who attended Elgin Parish Church to pay their last respects, and for the generous donations to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

Announced at the request of the family.

03/12/2025

McIntosh
(Forres)

Peacefully, at his home 36 Glenelg Road, Forres on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025. George (Dode) in 92nd year. Devoted husband to Betty a much loved father to Stan, Lesley and Donna a loving granda to Jade, Cameron, Lennon, Jessica and louie. Funeral private at his own request.

Announced at the request of the family.

28/11/2025

BOAG

Hilda, Robert and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received during their recent sad loss of Colin. Thanks also to Doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 6, Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin and the staff of Spynie Care home for their excellent care and support. Special thanks to Rev Stuart Finlayson for his visits and most comforting service. To Andrew, Liz & Kelly for professional funeral arrangements, The Carisbrooke for the lovely teas and to all who paid their last respects at Andrew Smith’s Funeral Home and Edinkillie Cemetery and to all who donated so generously to St Laurence Centre.

Announced at the request of the family.