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William Watson will offer you the high level of care and commitment that only a competent funeral director can provide. We’ll support you through the process from start to finish.
Why Choose William Watson
After the death of a loved-one you are going to face some tough, challenging decisions. And whilst not as complicated as some websites would have you believe, arranging a funeral does require preparation and planning.
Our family-run business has been serving families in the Elgin and Moray area for over 40 years and are the only funeral director’s in Moray with three generations of our family actively involved in looking after your family. Unlike some of the larger, national cooperatives out there, this small, independent company understands the value of listening.
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What we do
As soon as a relative or friend dies we can be there to help, advise and in some instances be immediately available to transport your loved-one to our rest rooms. Once the death has been registered it’s our job to ensure the perfect send off. We are driven by the needs of families, not sales. We don’t take gratuities, we do not earn commission.
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Our premises
Our purpose-built premises are home to Elgin’s first privately owned and operated chapel and rest rooms. The fully air-conditioned ceremony room enjoys a central location in Elgin Town Centre and can seat up to 170 people. We are equally at home catering for religious and non-religious funerals. Click on the link below to learn more about our premises.
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Our history
William Watson entered the funeral business in 1970, beginning, like so many others, as a joiner. The current site on Blackfriars Road in Elgin Town Centre opened in 1982 and continued its expansion until 2006 when William semi-retired. The task has now fallen to his son Mark, who continues to run the business with the same integrity and high standards as his father.
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meet our staff
Three Generations
Family-run for 40 yearsWe are the only funeral director’s in Moray with three generations of our family actively involved in looking after your loved-one.
Mark Watson
Funeral DirectorIn charge of day to day running of the business, arranges and directs majority of funerals, but still likes cleaning cars.
Elaine Watson
PartnerElaine assists Mark and the family with out of hours call outs and conducting funerals.
William Watson
PartnerSemi-retired partner, still arranges funerals, works when others are on holiday and busy periods.
Marie McCall
Office AdministratorMarie looks after the office and helps arrange funerals.
Kirk Watson
Funeral Director’s AssistantMaintains vehicles and premises, conducts funerals and attends call outs.
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Driven by the needs of families
not sales
Yes, we run a business, but we also recognise the signifcance of the service that we perform and the responsibility that comes with it. Every suggestion we make and every task we complete is done with your needs, and not our profits in mind. This is your celebration from start to finish. We are only here to offer direction. If you want simple we can do simple. If you want extravagant we can do extravagant. Whether you want a simple goodbye or a lavish gathering it will only ever be as complicated as you want it to be. We are here to listen as much as lead.
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