Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors Ltd

25/04/2026

23/04/2026

Have you ever wondered how your story will be told when you’re gone… and who will be telling it?

The truth is, no one knows your life better than you do. So why leave it to chance?

Book a session while you’re still here, and let’s create your living eulogy together.

You talk, I listen. You share what matters most, I capture it. Then I shape your words into a piece that reflects exactly how you want to be remembered. It is then locked in and no one sees it or hears it, until it's delivered.

I have done a couple of these already,and those who did it said it was so much fun.
Honest. Unfiltered. Entirely yours!
Be your own storyteller — warts and all.

You should see mine!!!!!

It's definitely a confession,not a eulogy 😂

22/04/2026

Preston
(Rafford)

Suddenly at his home "The Steading", Templestones, Rafford, nr Forres on Monday, April 20th 2026. Calum (Commercial Diver and Retired Gordon Highlander). Aged 59 years. Devoted husband to Fiona a loving brother to Dougal, dear uncle to Seona, Jamie, Robbie and Jamie and father figure to Marrie. A farewell to Cal is in St Laurence High Street Forres IV36 1DX on Tuesday May 12th 2026 at 12noon thereafter to Rafford Churchyard on Wednesday May 13th at 1.30pm. No dress code. Family flowers only please. Donations ,if desired, to Army Benevolent Fund or Erskine Forres can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors 17 Tytler Street Forres IV36 1EL

Announced at the request of the family.

17/04/2026

McGregor
(Forres)
Suddenly but peacefully at Barlinnie, Glasgow on Friday, August 22nd 2025. Ewan John aged 33 years of Kings Way, Forres. Devoted husband to Mary, a loving dad to Ebony and Argyll. Funeral service in Andrew Smith's Funeral Home, 17 Tytler Street, Forres. IV36 1EL on Thursday, April 23rd at 10.45am thereafter to clovenside cemetery. All friends respectfully invited. Donation's, if desired, to Diabetes (Scotland) can be made at funeral home door.

Announced at the request of the family.

17/04/2026

Thomson

Peacefully, at Weston View Care Home, Keith on Sunday, April 12th 2026. Charlotte Amos (nee Lindsay) aged 97 years (Retired Schoolteacher Knockando Primary School). Beloved wife of the late Bert (Archiestown). Much loved Mum to Joy and John, dear mother-in-law to Willie and Janet, loving sister to Allison and the late Bill. Funeral Service in Knockando Parish Church on Thursday. April 30th at 11.00am thereafter a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Earl Haig Fund or Dementia (Scotland) can be made at church door or forwarded to Andrew Smith Family Funeral Directors, 17 Tytler Street Forres IV361EL.

Announced at the request of the family.

06/04/2026

Lomax
(Forres)

Suddenly at her home in Walker Court, Forres on Sunday, March 29th 2026. Jenni Lomax. A dear Mum to Gavin (Bolton) and the late Matthew. Dearly missed friend to Gordon and Fiona. Cremation private at her own request.

Announced at the request of the family.

30/03/2026

Fraser

Peacefully at his home, 9 Varis Court, Forres on Friday, March 27th 2026. Ronald aged 87 years (Retired Joiner). A good friend to Wilson Rennie and Mary MacIntosh and formerly of Newtyle Rafford. Funeral private at his own request.

26/03/2026

Paterson
Angela, Stephen and family of the late Mary (May) Paterson would like to thank all relatives friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received during the recent sad loss. Special thanks to all staff of Cameron Court for the help and support. To family Doctors for all medicinal care. Thanks also to Laura Gordon for fitting tributes to May, to Andrew Smith and staff for professional funeral arrangements and to all who paid their last respects at Funeral Home Tytler Street Forres and to all who gave so generously to Cameron Court Residents Fund.

26/03/2026

KELL
(Forres/Stranraer)

Suddenly, at his home in Tailwell, Forres on Wednesday, 25th March 2026. John in his 84th year. Retired Technician, RAF Lossiemouth/Kinloss. A dear brother, uncle and great uncle. Funeral service in Andrew Smith's Funeral Home 17 Tytler Street, Forres, IV361EL on Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at 12noon to which all friends are respectfully invited, thereafter a direct cremation. Family flowers only please.Donations, if desired to Erskine, Forres can be made at funeral home door.

Announced at the request of the family.

20/03/2026

Hello all,

A great opportunity to begin a new career in Crematoria.

If starting a career here at Moray Crematorium interests you or someone you knew please get in touch.

We are looking for an energetic, flexible, compassionate, precise, motivated person who strives for high standards and exceptional family facing care.

We pride ourselves on our hard work, willingness to learn and evolve, always putting our families first and building great relationships with everyone in the funeral industry.

We look forward to seeing applicants for the role.

Kind regards

18/03/2026

Acknowledgement

Daniel

The family of the late Eileen Daniel would like to sincerely thank all who offered kind messages, cards, and flowers of sympathy following her passing. Your support was greatly appreciated during this difficult time.

Thanks are also extended to Rev. Dr Jon Mackenzie for a fitting service, to Andrew, Liz and Kelly for their professionalism and support, to the Ban Car for their hospitality, and to Wild Blossom for the beautiful floral tributes.

Finally, thank you to all who attended the service, both in person and online, and the burial in Lonmay, and for the generous donations to Forres in Bloom in Eileen’s memory, which realised £305.00.

Announced at the request of the family.

17/03/2026

Paterson
Forres / Hopeman / Inverness

Peacefully at her home 17 Cameron Court Forres on Friday March 13th 2026 Mary (May) Fairley in her 94th year. Devoted wife of the late David. A loving aunt and great aunt, and formerly of Dunbar Street Hopeman and Ashton Road Inverness. Funeral service in Andrew Smiths Funeral Home 17 Tytler Street Forres IV361EL on Tuesday March 24th at 2.00pm to which all friends are respectfully invited to attend ,thereafter a direct cremation. Family flowers only please, donations ,if desired to Cameron Court Residents Fund can be made at funeral home door.

Announced at the request of the family.