Walter Paterson
1934 to 2023
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Condolences
Shona wrote
24th Nov 2023
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Happy memories of holidays and days out with both our families - Shona x
ros wrote
22nd Nov 2023
We were very fond of wattie. Lovely man and always had time for keith and i. He and Myra were such good friends of Vera and Bill. Keiths parents. Sending lots of heartfelt best condolances. X
Keith wrote
22nd Nov 2023
Sorry to hear this. Lots of great memories of myra and watt. Lots of love from the mundells Keith, Ros and all the boys
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.
