Hazel Youngson Funeral Celebrant

25/02/2026

Some lovely feedback following a recent funeral ceremony, shared with kind permission. Many thanks for these encouraging words.

24/02/2026

Shared with kind permission from Sheila’s family, with grateful thanks for such kind words.

Posted on behalf of Sheila’s family:

GALL
(Kemnay)
The family of the late Sheila Mary Gall would like to extend their warmest thanks for all the expressions of sympathy given to them by way of cards, floral tributes and support shown, in their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Kemnay Medical Group and Ward 305 at ARI for their care of Sheila and to Hazel Youngson (Funeral Celebrant) for her uplifting ceremony. Finally, thank you to George at Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for his professional handling of all funeral arrangements and to all who came to pay their respects at Aberdeen Crematorium.

17/02/2026

Shared with kind permission from Margaret's family. Many thanks for such kind words.

Posted on behalf of Margaret’s family:

BURNETT
(Inverurie/Rothienorman)
Norman, Pat and family would like to thank all friends and neighbours for the cards, calls and kind messages on the passing of Margaret. Warm thanks to John of Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for his care, support and guidance and special thanks to Hazel Youngson for the lovely memoriam to Margaret. Thanks also to the Bennachie View Care Home, Inverurie, for the care shown to Margaret and to the Garioch Indoor Bowling Club for the refreshments provided. Finally, thank you for the generous donations of £356, to Bennachie View Care Home Staff Fund.

11/02/2026

Grateful thanks for these words of appreciation, shared with kind permission.

24/01/2026

Shared with kind permission from Billy’s family.

Many thanks indeed for the kind words.

Posted on behalf of Billy’s family:

MORRISON
William
Bev and family would like to express their most sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards, flowers and kind messages of sympathy, following the sad loss of Billy. We would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to Hazel Youngson (Celebrant) for her wonderful service and support to the family, to Sean Wyness at Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for his guidance and professionalism, to the staff of Insch Medical Practice and ITU at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their care of Billy and ongoing support of his family. Thanks also to Floral Request for the beautiful floral tribute and to The Cowshed for the lovely teas. Finally, thank you to all who attended the crematorium and also viewed online, to pay their last respects to Billy.

25/11/2025

Shared with kind permission, with many thanks for such kind words.

18/11/2025

21st November 2025 is Funeral Celebrant Day and this year's theme is "Ask a funeral celebrant". If you have any burning questions that you've always wondered about, now's the time to ask!

Please comment below or send me a private message with your questions and I'll be only too happy to answer on 21st November.

01/11/2025

Shared with kind permission from Margaret’s family. Thank you for such kind words.

Posted on behalf of Margaret’s family:

VINCENT
(Insch)
The family of Margaret Vincent wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to all the staff at Badenscoth Nursing Home for their care of Margaret. Heartfelt gratitude to Hazel Youngson for a beautiful reflection of Margaret’s life, to Wendy from Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for her compassion, care and professionalism and to the Ugie House for the lovely teas. Finally, thanks to all who came to pay their last respects and kindly donated £205 to Guide Dogs.

22/06/2025

Shared with kind permission. Many thanks to Meg’s family for these kind words.

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Posted on behalf of Meg’s family:

RICHARDS
(Insch/Elgin)
The family of the late Meg Richards would like to express their sincere thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Hazel Youngson for her uplifting service, to Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for the funeral arrangements and to New Hope Cuisine for the teas. Finally, thank you to all who paid their last respects at the Hopeville Social Club, Inverurie and donated so generously £230 to Drumdarroch Diamonds.

26/05/2025

Shared with kind permission. Many thanks to Jennifer’s family for these kind words.

Posted on behalf of Jennifer’s family:

SCOTT
(Inverurie)
The family of the late Jennifer Scott would like to thank everyone who has offered their love and support over the last few weeks. Special thanks go to Hazel Youngson for a beautiful service which captured Jennifer perfectly. Thanks also to George at Craig & Beverly Funeral Directors for his endless support, to Julie from Thistle Piping and to The Barn at Barra Castle and The Redgarth Hotel for the lovely funeral tea. Finally, thank you to all who paid their respects at Jennifer’s funeral and gave generously to two charities close to her heart. £180 will be shared between New Arc Rescue and Cats Protection.

30/04/2025

Always a pleasure to know that a service was “just right”. Shared with kind permission.

13/03/2025

Such a privilege to be able to honour the life of a family’s loved one. Made even better by such lovely feedback (shared with kind permission).