Dorothy Spiers
Family flowers only but donations if desired to the S.S.P.C.A
Funeral Service
Location
Beattie's Acorn Chapel
John Beattie & Sons
Weensland Road
Hawick
TD9 9NW
Date & Time
11:45am Wed 29th Jun 2022
Cremation Service
Location
Borders Crematorium
Melrose
TD6 9HA
Date & Time
1:00pm Wed 29th Jun 2022
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Condolences
Ashley wrote
15th Jun 2022
Only knew dot since February I was one of her careers, loved dot to bits, she always made me laugh, always looked forward to going into her in the mornings, completely devastated that’s she’s gone. Thinking of all her family at this sad time, will always be in our thoughts x
Lesley wrote
10th Jun 2022
I didn't know you for long as you were so poorly but I enjoyed visiting you and encouraging you to enjoy eating again while chatting and laughing with you. You did so well to keep going and fighting right to the end. A true inspiration to anyone struggling with serious illness. You are fast asleep now in God's memory John 5:28+29 xx
Laura wrote
8th Jun 2022
Gonna miss you so much dot all our chats and cups of tea and chocolate biscuits. So sorry to all the family especially your neices and Jim xxx rip my friend
Attending a funeral FAQs
What should I wear?
We normally associate wearing black with going to a funeral. But it is increasingly typical for families to express a preferred dress code. Our advice is to look out for information from the family in a notice published either in newspapers, online or in the funeral director window to advise you of their preference.
How long does a service last?
Typically a service in most churches or crematoria lasts around 20-30 minutes. A formal mass may take a little longer and we would expect this to be nearer an hour. Finally, burials can vary in length as they are weather dependent.
Where should I sit?
Family and close friends typically reserve the first couple of rows in a service. We recommend sitting nearer the front than the back of a service space in order to support the family and enabling late arrivals to discreetly fill back rows.
Where should I send flowers?
Often a family will express a preference for flowers - or charity donations in lieu of flowers. We recommend you keep an eye on notices posted in newspapers, or online or in the funeral director window so you are able to follow their wishes.
