Our years of service will
serve you well
When you place your trust in W.G. Catto you can expect the highest standards of professionalism, compassionate care and a truly distinct service. Whatever you need, whatever your plans, lean on our experience.
W.G. Catto has been an established Moray based, family run, funeral director for over 100 years. Originally listed as joiner, upholsterer and cabinetmaker, the family manufactured coffins for customers as part of their service. Like many joiners during the the early 20th Century, this provision gradually extended to arranging the whole funeral. In 1980 Willie Catto died and his widow Moira sold the business to Forres based undertaker and joiner, Sandy Smith a year later and it was loosely renamed to Smith & Catto. In 2003, Sandy sought out another family business with ethics and experience to take on the legacy of his own. William Purves, with its five generations and reputation for premier funeral services was a natural fit.
Today our values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respect are at the heart of W.G. Catto.
The four-strong team continue supporting bereaved families in Elgin, Forres and the wider Moray area and earning their trust
Putting your family first
As the final ritual of life, a funeral is our way of saying goodbye, honouring a life lived and a life loved. Funerals play an important role in our grieving process and often we can feel a huge responsibility to get it right. Which is why we start with the view that every funeral is unique and every funeral is special. In years to come we want you to look back without regret and take comfort from the way you laid your loved one to rest. We have been guiding and supporting families through bereavement for many generations. Let our family help your family by sharing with you the wealth of understanding and experience we have gathered over the years.
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Our Defender Dream
From a small idea to a very large reality, this month sees the formal launch of our Land Rover Defender hearse. It’s the newest addition to our fleet and since it’s introduction, it’s been a popular choice for families up and down the country who want a unique,...
Grief First Aid for Funeral Directors
What a notion – first aid for the professionals that deal with death every day? Let’s talk about a successful internal programme we launched to assist our colleagues in 2024. What is GFA? Grief first aid is just that. First aid for anyone facing loss. Normal...
Upholding high standards in funeral care
As a profession, funeral directors typically strive to deliver the highest quality of care and compassionate service. Yet in light of recent events, this reputation has sadly been called into question, spreading a dark shadow over the industry. We are greatly...
