William Ritchie Graham (Bill)
1931 to 2021
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Susan wrote
15th Jul 2021
I’m really grateful I saw Bill when I came up to Hawick last month. It had been such a long time since I had seen him. The last of my dads brothers. But dad and Bill lived to 90 which is good going in anyone’s book. Hope they are looking down on us with a wee dram in hand. My mother will be nagging them, if they are.
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.
