Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors

Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors We are a family run firm and have been trusted to care and provide a personal and professional funeral service since 1945.

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BUCHAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, MINTLAW

Alexander Buchan & Son is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279). We are a member of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) so you are assured of a sympathetic and understanding service. We are also a member of SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors). Our office and rest rooms are located in Fraserburgh. We also have another office, Buchan Funerals, in Mintlaw. Both of which cover the whole of the North East of Scotland and offer a full 24 hour service. Our aim is to treat every funeral with our fullest care and attention and to be there for you in time of bereavement. All of our staff understand how difficult a time this can be and we are dedicated to providing you with quality support and guidance. Our services include:
Burials and cremations
Both religious and non-religious ceremonies can be arranged
Private rest rooms at, Fraserburgh or Mintlaw
Private chapel (300 seats available, located at our Fraserburgh funeral home, Fraserburgh's only Funeral Chapel)
Transport
Press notices
Hymn sheets
Advice on funeral costs
24/7 availability
Range of coffins
Pre-paid funeral plans

WATT, (Fraserburgh)Acknowledgement - Gareth, Beverley, Nadiya, Brogan and families would like to express heartfelt thank...
11/04/2026

WATT, (Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - Gareth, Beverley, Nadiya, Brogan and families would like to express heartfelt thanks to all family and friends for their kindness & support following the heartbreaking loss of Linda. We have been overwhelmed with the cards, flowers and the lovely messages and memories of Linda. Thanks to all at Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors, with special thanks to Zander for being a huge support to the family and for his caring and professional handling of the arrangements; to Janet Dick for her beautiful portrayal of Linda's life and her kindness and compassion shown to the family; to Graeme at Elite Photographics for the lovely photo slideshow; to Sunflowers for the beautiful floral arrangements; to Fraserburgh Leisure Centre for the teas and finally sincere thanks to all who joined us to remember Linda, your presence was greatly appreciated and a true reflection of how big a miss she will be to so many. Your generous donations of £1500 will be donated to Clan and Sands in memory of Linda. "Some people shine too brightly to ever be forgotten" 💜

CARDNO, (Inverallochy)Acknowledgement - Robert, John, Nicholas and family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyo...
11/04/2026

CARDNO, (Inverallochy)
Acknowledgement - Robert, John, Nicholas and family wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone for the kind messages and sympathy they received on the recent sad passing of William (Postie Billy). Grateful thanks to the neighbours and friends who took the time to visit Billy while in hospital, your visits and kindness were very much appreciated, our thanks to all the Doctors and nursing staff of Ward 107 at ARI for the care shown to Billy. Our sincere thanks to Rev Mike Newlands for his uplifting service; to Rhoda Mcdonald for the fitting personal tribute; to Pauline Buchan for the beautiful organ tunes; to Philip Stewart Photographics for his excellent recording of the service for those who were unable to attend; to the all the staff of Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for all their guidance, support and sympathetic arrangements; to all the ladies of Inverallochy Church for providing such lovely refreshments and finally to everyone who came to pay their last respects at the church and graveside, where your presence was greatly appreciated, your kind donations in lieu of flowers will be passed on to Inverallochy Church funds in Billy’s memory. So dearly missed.

CAMERON, (Kininmonth)Acknowledgement - The family of the late Emma Cameron wish to thank all relatives, friends and neig...
11/04/2026

CAMERON, (Kininmonth)
Acknowledgement - The family of the late Emma Cameron wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, by way of cards, flowers and messages they received during their recent sad loss of Emma. Special thanks to those who attended the funeral service by private invitation and to all who paid their respects in so many different ways, your kindness and support has been a great comfort at this difficult time, thanks to all at Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their care and professional handling of the arrangements; to Rhoda Mcdonald for her kind words and tribute to Emma at the service and graveside. Please all accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.

THOMSON, (Rosehearty)Acknowledgement - Nicola & family would sincerely like to thank all, for the many kind expressions ...
11/04/2026

THOMSON, (Rosehearty)
Acknowledgement - Nicola & family would sincerely like to thank all, for the many kind expressions of sympathy they received by way of support, cards, messages, beautiful flowers, and delicious meals following the very sad loss of Stella, an adored mum, granny and mother-in-law a much loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and good friend. Heartfelt thanks to her special caring visitors over the past few years, you are appreciated more than you will ever know. Special thanks to Margaret Grant for her kind words and heartwarming service; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their caring and professional handling of all the funeral arrangements, we are extremely grateful to Zander for his kindness and compassion. “We deeply appreciate all you've done"; to Philip Stewart for his touching memorial photos ;to Sunflowers for the absolutely stunning floral arrangements; to Pauline Buchan for her lovely organ playing; to Sara Jane for playing the bagpipes; to The Davron Hotel for the lovely teas and finally to her family and friends that came to pay their last respects.
Stella, Billy & Stuart, ‘𝒯𝑜𝑔𝑒𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒜𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃’

NOBLE(Fraserburgh) It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday...
10/04/2026

NOBLE
(Fraserburgh)
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday April 8, 2026, of George Noble (Splodge), aged 68 years. A loving and much loved dad, father-in-law, granda, great granda, brother, uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service from Alexander Buchan & Son, Funeral Chapel, Denmark Street, Fraserburgh on Friday April 17 at 1pm, thereafter to Kirkton Cemetery, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in lieu, if so desired, at the chapel door in aid of the Fisherman's Mission. “Forever on calm seas”

08/04/2026

DUNCAN
(Strichen)
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing on Sunday April 5, 2026, of James (Jim/Jimmy), aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean, a much loved stepdad, uncle, neighbour and friend. Funeral private. Family flowers only please.

MACKIE, (Peterhead) Acknowledgement - Bill & family would like to express their sincere thanks to all their family, frie...
08/04/2026

MACKIE, (Peterhead)
Acknowledgement - Bill & family would like to express their sincere thanks to all their family, friends and neighbours for the lovely heartfelt kindness, well wishes & sympathy they all have received by way of cards, messages, calls & support following the sudden & sad loss of Judith, a much loved & cherished wife, a ma, a mother-in-law, a grandma, a sister, a sister-in-law, an aunt and a good friend. Grateful thanks to all the staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their care given to Judith. Sincere thanks to Mr John Wallace for his support, eulogy & seeing to the order of service at the chapel; to Judith’s son Graeme for the loving & emotional personal tribute he gave to his ma; to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their caring and professional handling of the funeral arrangements for the beautiful chapel setting; a special personal thanks to Colin McLeman for his compassion & care given to Bill, Graeme & the family from the first phone call to his well wishes after the interment; thanks to Pink Petal Floral Design Ltd for the beautiful flowers; to the Palace Hotel for the lovely food & teas & to their attentive staff also and finally to all Judith’s family & friends for coming to pay their last respects and for the donations received in lieu of flowers, in aid of Surgical Neurological Endowment Fund, Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Edinburgh. Judith will be sorely missed.

McGregor(Maud/Edinburgh)We are saddened to announce the passing of George McLean, aged 91 years, peacefully at Aberdeen ...
06/04/2026

McGregor
(Maud/Edinburgh)
We are saddened to announce the passing of George McLean, aged 91 years, peacefully at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Saturday March 28, 2026. Beloved and cherished husband of Jean, much loved dad to Shona and Joanne, dear father-in-law, a very proud and devoted grandad, great-grandad and good friend to all who knew him. A celebration service for George’s life will take place at Aberdeen Crematorium, West Chapel, on Friday April 10 at 11.15am, to which all family and friends are warmly invited. So dearly missed and remembered with love always.

FRASER (Inverallochy/Fraserburgh)Acknowledgement- The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives...
04/04/2026

FRASER (Inverallochy/Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement- The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers, messages, baking and support they received following the sudden and sad loss of Stephen. Many thanks to Robin Wiseman for his comforting tribute and support at such a difficult time; to all at Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their caring and professional handling of the arrangements, especially Zander for his care and guidance; to Pearl Wallace for the beautiful flowers; to The Central Church, Fraserburgh, for the lovely teas and baking and finally to everyone who came to pay their last respects and for the generous donations received in lieu of flowers for The Central Church Fraserburgh. Stephen will be sorely missed and remembered with love.

Chapman, (Kininmonth/Fraserburgh)Acknowledgement - Garry, Donna, Robert and Iain would like to thank all family, friends...
04/04/2026

Chapman, (Kininmonth/Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - Garry, Donna, Robert and Iain would like to thank all family, friends & neighbours, for their kind expressions of sympathy they received by the way of cards, messages and phone calls, following the sad loss of our mum and sister June. Thanks to Alexander Buchan and Son Funeral Directors, with special thanks to Colin for his caring and professional handling of the arrangements; to Veronica Anderson for her personal and touching service; to Sunflowers and Pink Petal for the beautiful flowers and to Fraserburgh Leisure Centre for the lovely teas and fine pieces. Thanks to everyone who came to pay their respects and raised £287 for Cancer Research UK.

WISELY (Strichen)Acknowledgement – Sandra, Andrew, Marilyn and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for a...
04/04/2026

WISELY (Strichen)
Acknowledgement – Sandra, Andrew, Marilyn and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the sympathy extended to them by way of visitors, messages, cards, flowers and homebakes on the sad loss of their mam (Evelyn) and the sudden loss of their dad (John). Grateful thanks to all the medical staff who cared for mam in her last couple of weeks. Special thanks to Alexander Buchan & Son Funeral Directors for their professional service, especially to Owen for his guidance, care and support at such a difficult time; to Margaret Grant for her comforting services for both Evelyn and John; to both Lorraine (Gold n Crispy) and The lodge at Strichen for the lovely teas and to Pink Petal for the beautiful flowers. Together forever, never forgotten.

LOVIE, (Fraserburgh)Acknowledgement - The family of the late Alexandra Louise Lovie give their heartfelt thanks to every...
04/04/2026

LOVIE, (Fraserburgh)
Acknowledgement - The family of the late Alexandra Louise Lovie give their heartfelt thanks to everyone who expressed their sympathies following the passing of their dearly loved Auntie Sandra. We thank Colin and his colleagues at Alexander Buchan and Son Funeral Directors for their guidance and their professionalism. Grateful thanks also to Rhoda Mcdonald for conducting an uplifting service. It was very special. Many thanks to Gordon Hay, organist, for playing beautifully, and for honouring Sandra with a reading from his Doric New Testament. We thank Pink Petal for the colourful spray of flowers and Maxine and her team at Links Restaurant for the lovely teas and relaxing venue. We also thank Morag, the staff at Jarvis Court, and the nurses at Saltoun Surgery who were all so conscientious in their care for Sandra. Finally, thanks to everyone who paid their last respects to Sandra and generously donated £ 229 towards Jarvis Court Amenities Fund. Rest Peacefully.

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