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Ian Johnston Funeral Directors, 142N St. Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy (2025)

13/11/2025

A beautiful service was held on Monday, 10th November, at Kirkcaldy Crematorium to honour a true gentleman and much-loved man, Mr James Wilson Gray.

James’ devoted family gathered at his home, awaiting his arrival before accompanying him on his final journey. He was welcomed at the crematorium by a large and loving congregation of family and friends, a true reflection of how cherished he was as Golden by Lady Antebellum, played in the background. ‘OMD' by Enola Gay played softly in the background, as James was brought into the chapel by the Funeral Directors, with great dignity and respect. Mr Craig Adamson conducted a moving service which was very touching, perfectly capturing the essence James’ life. Craig then invited James’ nephew Colin, to the lectern who spoke more about James’ well lived life. Colin did ever so well and I’m sure James would have been looking down feeling ever so proud. Though the day was filled with sadness, moments of warmth, gentle smiles and moments of laughter emerged as happy memories were shared. We heard stories of his early years, his deep passion for sailing, his time spent with his forever loving family, and most significantly, his enduring love for his wife Angela. There was a moment of reflection as everyone watched a slideshow of treasured memories of James, accompanied by 'Chariots of Fire' by Van Gelis. Colin then gently spoke the words of committal, as family and friends shared their final whispered goodbyes. The service closed with ‘Make Me Smile' by Steve Harly and Cockney Rebel. Donations were collected in aid of R.L.N.I, a charity very close to James’ heart, and an incredible £1250.00 was raised. His floral tributes were stunning, including a gorgeous bouquet with white roses and thistles and beautifully made Anchor with carnations and thistles wreath that looked fantastic, as shown in the photograph.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends, and colleagues who attended James’ service, and for the kind words, thoughtful messages, cards, and flowers. Your support has brought great comfort during this difficult time.
“Rest in peace, James, Your work on this earth is done. Rest now in the hearts and minds of all who will love you forever.”

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12/11/2025

A lovely service was held on Friday, at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, for a very special, and much loved family man, Mr Robert Walsh.

Robert's loving family gathered to meet him one last time outside his Kirkcaldy home, before following him on his final journey to the crematorium. A large congregation of family and friends gathered to pay their respects, a true sign of how well loved he was. ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ by Bette Midler, played softly in the background as Robert was brought into the chapel with great dignity and respect. The service was conducted by Craig Adamson, who delivered a heartfelt eulogy. There were sad moments, but also some smiles at some of the stories regaled from the past. Robert was clearly very well thought of by all who knew him. The congregation were then asked to gather their thoughts and think about their own special memories of Robert, and as they listened to ‘Let the Music Play’ by Barry White, a slideshow of beautiful photos were shown on the television screens. As the service came to a close, ‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain?’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival played the congregation out of the chapel. There was an opportunity to donate to Poppy Scotland on leaving, and a generous sum of £300 was raised. Robert’s floral tributes were a double ended spray and a matching wreath in bright yellow colours, which were simply stunning.

Margaret and the family would like to thank all relatives and friends who attended Robert’s service, for all the love and kind words in all messages received, and for all the cards and flowers. It has brought them great comfort at this very difficult time.

"Rest in peace Robert, your work on this earth is done. Rest in in the hearts and minds of all who will keep on loving you forever.”

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11/11/2025

A lovely service was held last Monday, at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, for a very special, and a true, one of a kind gentleman, Mr James Craig, known fondly as ‘Jimmy’ to many.

Jimmy's loving family gathered outside his Kirkcaldy home, as he arrived there one last time, before following him on his final journey to the crematorium. He was met there by a large congregation of family and friends, a true sign of how well loved this man really was. ‘Happiness’ by Ken Dodd, played softly in the background as Jimmy was brought into the chapel with great dignity and respect by the funeral directors. The service was conducted by Miss Sarah Morrison, who spoke beautifully, and delivered a heartfelt eulogy. There were sad moments, but also many smiles at some of the stories regaled from the past. Jimmy was a character, and clearly very well thought of by all who knew him. Jimmy was a very well respected magician from the age of nine years old, so the next part of the service involved a ritual called ‘The Breaking of the Wand’, performed by Moira Fletcher, UK president of the International Brotherhood of Magic. The Broken Wand Ceremony is performed at the funeral of a magician. A wand is broken to signify that with the magician’s death, their wand has lost its magic, therefore symbolising the end of the magician’s power and life. It was such a beautiful and poignant part of the service. The congregation were then asked to gather their thoughts and think about their own special memories of Jimmy, and as they listened to 'My Way’ by Frank Sinatra, a slideshow of beautiful photos were shown on the television screens of happy times gone by. As the service came to a close, ‘Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea' by Max Bygraves, played the congregation out of the chapel, and it certainly raised a few smiles. It was the perfect ending to a perfect send off.

Gayle, Colin, and all the family would like to thank all relatives and friends who attended Jimmy’s service, for all the love and kind words in all messages received, and for all the cards and flowers. It has brought them great comfort at this very difficult time.

"Rest in peace Jimmy, your work on this earth is done. You are back in the arms of your beloved Nancy now. Rest in peace, and in the hearts and minds of all who will keep on loving you forever.” 🪄🎩

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11/11/2025

We’re proud to display the Golden Charter seal!

The Golden Charter seal represents trust, reassurance, and connection.

For us, it shows that we’re part of a nationwide network of independent funeral directors who share the same standards of care and professionalism.

When families see the seal, they know they can rely on us - a local, independent business supported by one of the UK’s largest funeral plan providers.*

*Based on a Golden Charter analysis and independent research of the funeral plan market size as of December 2024.

09/11/2025

Today, we paused in quiet reflection to remember those who gave so much for our freedom.

Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Lest we forget.🌹

07/11/2025

A beautiful service was held on Friday, 31st October, at Kirkcaldy Crematorium to honour a true gentleman and much-loved man, Mr. Duncan Brannan, or Dunc, as he was affectionately known by many.

Duncan’s devoted family gathered at the family home, awaiting his arrival before accompanying him on his final journey. At the crematorium, he was met by a loving congregation of family and friends, a moving testament to how deeply cherished he way. The piper began to play Highland Cathedral leading the way into the crematorium driveway. Duncan was then brought into the chapel by the funeral directors, with great respect and grace.
Rev. Gillian Paterson led a touching service, delivering a heartfelt eulogy that beautifully captured the essence of Duncan’s life. Though the day was touched with sorrow, it was also filled with warmth, gentle smiles, and fond memories shared among those who knew and loved him. During a quiet moment of reflection, ‘Will You Go Lassie Go’ by The Corries played, while a slideshow of treasured photographs appeared on the chapel’s screens — showing Dunc at his best, surrounded by laughter, family, and friends. It was a fitting tribute, allowing everyone to pause and hold their own special memories of him close. Gillian then spoke the words of committal with tenderness, as loved ones offered their final whispered goodbyes. The service concluded with ‘Everyday’ by Buddy Holly. Donations were collected in aid of Poppy Scotland, a charity close to Duncan’s heart raising an outstanding sum of £600.00 in Duncan’s memory. The floral tribute was a stunning double-ended spray of red roses and thistles, with one single rose placed separately by his devoted wife, Liz.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends, and colleagues who attended Duncan’s service, and for the kind words, thoughtful messages, cards, and flowers. Your love and support have brought great comfort during this difficult time.

“Rest in peace, Duncan. Your work on this earth is done. Rest now in the hearts and minds of all who will love you forever.”

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06/11/2025

We are delighted to introduce Jennifer Caldicott as the newest member of our team 💜

Although Jennifer has already been working with us part-time for the past 6 months, she has settled in beautifully and become part of our family.

From time to time you may see Jennifer in the office or assisting behind the scenes. With our business continuing to grow, her support allows both myself and Christiane to be united on funerals together and spend more time meeting and assisting the families we care for, something that means so much to us. Her warmth, patience, and calming presence have already made such a meaningful difference to our team and the families we support.

And on a personal note… I couldn’t be more proud that our first employee is not only a fantastic addition to the team, but also my mum! 💜

05/11/2025

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It is with deep sadness that the family are announcing the sudden passing of a very special and much loved lady, Mrs Vikki Zielinski.

Vikki fell into eternal sleep, at her home, on Friday, 24th October, 2025, aged 48 years. She was the dearly loved daughter to Brenda and Tony, a beloved and devoted wife to John, a much loved mum to Georgina, Logan and Connor, a loving Ma to Jase and Layla, a grandma to Hudson, a dear sister to Amanda, Lorna and David, an adoring auntie and great auntie, and a very good friend to many. Vikki will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

A private service will be held at Kirkcaldy Crematorium.

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04/11/2025

A beautiful service was held on Wednesday, 29th October, at Kirkcaldy Crematorium to honour a lovely and much-loved lady, Mrs Margaret Fleming Young.

Margaret’s devoted family gathered outside her home in Buckhaven, awaiting her arrival before following her on her final journey. At the crematorium, she was met by a large and loving congregation of family and friends, a testament to just how deeply she was cherished. “The Little Things Mean a Lot” by Kitty Kallen played softly as the congregation made their way into the chapel. Margaret was then brought in by the funeral directors with great dignity and respect. The service was conducted by Mr Neil Dorward, who spoke beautifully and gave a heartfelt eulogy in Margaret’s memory. Inevitably, there were moments of sadness, but also warm smiles at the stories and memories shared. It was clear that Margaret was dearly loved by all who knew her.
The congregation was invited to pause and reflect on their own cherished memories while listening to “The End of the World” by Skeeter Davis. As the music played, a touching slideshow of treasured photographs appeared on the screens, capturing happy moments from throughout her life. The service concluded with “The Answer to Everything” by Del Shannon, which played as the congregation left the chapel. As they did, there was an opportunity to make donations to Marie Curie and Leven Foodbank, and contributions were given generously.

The family would like to express their deepest thanks to all relatives and friends who attended Margaret’s service, and for the many kind words, messages, cards, and flowers they have received. Your love and support have brought them great comfort at this very difficult time.

“Rest in peace, Margaret. Your work on this earth is done. Rest in the hearts and minds of all who will go on loving you forever.”

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04/11/2025

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Hi everyone,

Christmas is just around the corner🎄 !

Thanks to your incredible support, our Christmas Appeal has been a wonderful success over the years, and we’re truly grateful to each and every one of you.

As always, we’re proud to support underprivileged children at Christmas time in our local community through the Gallatown Hub, the Nourish Centre and Fife Women’s Aid.

The team at Ian Johnston Funeral Directors are asking for your help to bring a little extra joy to families in need this Christmas.
If you are able to donate, we kindly ask that all gifts are new and unwrapped, so we can allocate them appropriately across all age groups. And if you’re unable to drop off gifts, we’re more than happy to collect them from your home.

If you’d like to donate, our office is located directly opposite Rejects Department Store, at 142n St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2BZ. Donations can be made between Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm, and you’ll be greeted with friendly smiles and heartfelt thanks.

Our goal is simple, to help families feel the magic of Christmas and give children the joy they truly deserve.

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”

Thank you in advance for your kindness, love, and support.

Special thanks to Gallatown Bowling Club and Kirkcaldy Ice Hockey Club for their continued support once again this year, you guys make such a difference ❤

Ally, Christiane and Jennifer ###

31/10/2025

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It is with great sadness that the family are announcing the sudden passing away of a true one of a kind, and a very much loved man, Mr Andrew Moir.

Andrew, fell into eternal sleep, at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Friday, 24th October, 2025, aged 70 years. Andrew was the loving brother of Sandra, Raymond, Carol and the late Alistair, an adored uncle, and great-uncle, and a treasured friend to many. Andrew will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, 11th November, at 1.30 p.m., at Kirkcaldy Crematorium, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but a donation may be made in Andrew’s memory to Ward 41 at the Victoria Hospital, if so desired.

The family would also like to invite you all back to the Exchequer, after the service, for some light refreshments and to share stories and fond memories of Andrew.

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31/10/2025

A beautiful and heartfelt service was held on Wednesday 22nd October at Kirkcaldy Crematorium to honour a very special and much-loved lady, Mrs Margaret Joss.

Margaret was already peacefully at rest within the chapel as family and friends gathered at the entrance to pay their respects. As the congregation made their way to their seats, Simple Gifts by Aaron Copland played softly in the background. The service was led by Rev. Jonathan Humphry, who delivered a warm and touching tribute, offering a wonderful insight into Margaret’s full and well-lived life. The congregation then joined together to sing the much-loved hymn The Lord is My Shepherd. Though the day was always going to be difficult, moments of sadness were gently balanced with smiles as cherished memories and stories of Margaret were shared. While Shoals of Herring by The Corries played, a beautifully arranged slideshow of photographs appeared on the screens, capturing Margaret at her happiest and allowing everyone a quiet moment of reflection. Rev. Humphry then offered eloquent and comforting words of committal as family members whispered their final goodbyes. As the service drew to a close, the congregation left to Planxty Noel Hill by The Pogues.,Donations were kindly received in support of Tayport Parish Church, a place that held great meaning for Margaret and where she had been a regular and devoted member. Her floral tribute was a beautiful tied bouquet in stunning shades of yellow.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who attended her service, and for the many heartfelt messages, cards, flowers, and loving words of support. Your kindness has brought great comfort at this difficult time.

"Rest in peace, Margaret. Your work here is done. May you now rest in the loving arms of your beloved husband, Don.

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