Andrew Aitken (Andy)
1942 to 2019
Funeral Service
Location
Beattie's Acorn Chapel
John Beattie & Sons
Weensland Road
Hawick
TD9 9NW
Date & Time
2:00pm Thu 30th May 2019
Burial Service
Location
Wellogate Cemetery, Hawick
TD9 9NE
Date & Time
2:30pm Thu 30th May 2019
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Condolences
Fran wrote
28th May 2019
Very sad to hear of the loss of a great friend of mine. We worked together in the ambulance service.Will be sadly missed, our thoughts are with the family at this sad time
Gina wrote
27th May 2019
So sorry for your loss Amanda and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Xx
Ian wrote
23rd May 2019
Sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. I’ve many good memories of working beside himin the Scottish Ambulance Service. Thinking of all the family at this sad time.
Susan wrote
23rd May 2019
So sorry to hear of your sad loss, hope mum is recovering well xx💕
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.
