Elsie Leithead
1920 to 2021
Peacefully at Millfield Gardens, Millfield House, Jedburgh, on 7th April 2021, Elsie Thompson nee Oliver, age 100, beloved wife of the late James Caldwell Leithead, much loved mum to Joyce and the late Doreen and Muriel, loving and adored granny, great-granny and great-great granny. Sadly missed.
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Pauline wrote
10th Apr 2021
Sorry to hear of the passing of Elsie. Was a great family friend through the years. From lex and family
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.
