Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare, Bridge of Don

62 reviews

Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare, Bridge of Don is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Aberdeen and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Christine Coldwells 25th Mar 2024

Colin and Michelle were great and made everything very easy. Showed great compassion and understanding. Our thanks to them both. 

Sharlene Watt 11th Mar 2024

We were more than delighted with the professional service we received.

Stephen Matthews 2nd Mar 2024

Our family were extremely satisfied with Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare. They could not have been more helpful and compassionate. They understood what we wanted for our mother and kept us informed at every stage of the arrangements. We cannot thank them enough for the support they provided at our most difficult of times. If you want a professional and caring service then I would recommend Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

20 Ellon Road
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
AB23 8BX

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01224 068649

About Us

Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare, Bridge of Don is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Aberdeen. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare, Bridge of Don can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Aberdeen funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Aberdeen, Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare, Bridge of Don take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare, Bridge of Don in Aberdeen is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare, Bridge of Don today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Christine Coldwells 25th Mar 2024

    Colin and Michelle were great and made everything very easy. Showed great compassion and understanding. Our thanks to them both. 

  • 5 Sharlene Watt 11th Mar 2024

    We were more than delighted with the professional service we received.

  • 5 Stephen Matthews 2nd Mar 2024

    Our family were extremely satisfied with Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare. They could not have been more helpful and compassionate. They understood what we wanted for our mother and kept us informed at every stage of the arrangements. We cannot thank them enough for the support they provided at our most difficult of times. If you want a professional and caring service then I would recommend Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare.

  • 5 Jill Gordon 26th Feb 2024

    Very helpful and understanding.

  • 5 Karen Fraser 8th Feb 2024

    Special thanks to Michelle, Colin and Kelly who organised my husband's funeral. They were very caring and supportive throughout and showed compassion to all my family. My husband looked well laid out and very peaceful.

  • 5 Iain Watson 22nd Jan 2024

    Michelle is very helpful in dealing with all matters in a professional and timely manner

  • 5 John Cameron 15th Jan 2024

    The whole process was handled professionally and respectfully from start to finish. Special note of thanks to Michelle who was on-hand to offer support and advice all the way through the arrangements.

  • 5 John Watson 10th Jan 2024

    Excellent

  • 5 Janice Duncan 27th Nov 2023

    We cannot recommend this funeral care highly enough. Michelle and Colin were kind, supportive and professional throughout. They guided us through the process of planning and arranging mum's funeral with great care and attention to detail. The service on the day went so smoothly and allowed us to focus on mum without having to worry about anything else.

  • 5 Elizabeth Davidson 13th Nov 2023

    Michelle, Colin and Karen and everyone at Wm. Gichrist thank you so so much for taking care of our beloved Morag I will be forever grateful for care, understanding and support you showed towards me . Thank you all. Elizabeth

  • 5 Fiona Mutch 9th Oct 2023

    Words will never ever thank these guys enough for the help and support they gave us all on the sudden death of my dad.
    Their professionalism was second to none.
    Michelle is so cut out for her job I personally feel I’ve made a good friend in the short time she cared for us all.
    Colin also need a mention he was excellent with us all, and so proud to Paige my dad on to the streets, nothing was a problem.
    Would certainly recommend this company to anyone who sadly has to look for a funeral director.
    Keep up the good work.
    Thank you all
    The Mutch Family

  • 5 Gillian Hewison 26th Sep 2023

    A sincere thank you to all the staff involved with Joan's funeral. Especially to Michelle Gibb at the Bridge of Don branch who is an exceptional individual within an amazing team at Coop funeral care.

  • 5 Deborah Sinclair 11th Sep 2023

    Very professional service, handled everything so we didn’t have to worry about anything. Thank you 

  • 5 William Ross 21st Aug 2023

    From the very first time my daughter and  I walked into the reception at bridge of don I was made very comfortable from Michelle, and Colin the whole procedure was done with Patience and dignity, the funeral itself was totally amazing, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for  my beloved wife, Irene Willie Ross (bubble )🙏🙏

  • 5 Elizabeth Ann Donald 8th Aug 2023

    We would not hesitate in recommending Wm Gilchrist. Michelle looked after us and was very good. 

  • 5 Elizabeth McEwen 10th Jul 2023

    Very professional. Nothing was too much bother. Very pleased with the funeral service and the aftercare.

  • 5 Jean Lindsay 3rd Jul 2023

    Very efficient. Could not do enough for me.

  • 5 Michelle Gibb 30th Jun 2023

    I would like to thank all the staff for the great care and love they showed to Meg and also the support they gave to the whole family. I would also say how well they looked after Meg, she was absolutely gorgeous and looked like she was asleep and ready to wake up any minute.

  • 5 Graeme Clark 20th Jun 2023

    First class service, quick, efficient,professiona, business-like and friendly

  • 5 Annie Grant 19th Jun 2023

    Colin and Michelle are absolute diamonds! Having lost my beautiful Grandma to whom I was very close, giving me time to sit with whichever emotion I needed to whilst helping me keep on track. They helped ensure I had done everything I possibly could, to make the funeral what my Grandma deserved. Every aspect was carefully considered with love. Colin and Michelle’s understanding, guidance and sense of humour helped me and my wee family get through the first few weeks with a sense of peace and calm. I have no idea how they do it – very special people! I will be forever grateful to them both. Thank you. Love Annie, Steve and Zoe xxx

  • 5 Patricia Lovie 6th Feb 2023

    The help, service and comforting care was at such a difficult time excellent from Colin and Michelle. It was much appreciated.

  • 5 William Urquhart 30th Jan 2023

    Very friendly and understanding during a sad time everything was done with true professional work and Colin Forbes is a great asset to the firm and thanks also to John mcruvie who did a great job

  • 5 Anne McRae 24th Jan 2023

    I can’t praise colin and Michelle enough for arranging my daughter Karen’s funeral. They showed compassion and empathy at all times. Always keeping me informed of the arrangements. I would highly recommend. They work closely with staff at baldarroch crathes. It was a beautiful service. Thank you Anne Angela & family 

  • 5 Douglas Smith 23rd Jan 2023

    The service that we received from Michelle & Colin from the first time we contacted the office was a professional service. We would like to thank John McRuvie for his uplifting and emotional speech 

    So thank you Michelle & Colin from William Gilchrist Funeral Care of 20 Ellon Road for looking after mum during the days before the ceremony. And for the smooth journey to the crematorium. Colin looked so smart as he walked in front of the hearse as the funeral cortege left the house and again when we arrived at the crematorium 

    Thank you once again for the service that you provided for our mums funeral
    Douglas & Maureen

  • 5 Richard Lind 23rd Jan 2023

    Michelle and Colin, where excellent to deal with from the first phone call, giving us the advise we needing and being very supportive throughout. 

Address
20 Ellon Road
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
AB23 8BX

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Christine Coldwells 25th Mar 2024

Colin and Michelle were great and made everything very easy. Showed great compassion and understanding. Our thanks to them both. 

Sharlene Watt 11th Mar 2024

We were more than delighted with the professional service we received.

Stephen Matthews 2nd Mar 2024

Our family were extremely satisfied with Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare. They could not have been more helpful and compassionate. They understood what we wanted for our mother and kept us informed at every stage of the arrangements. We cannot thank them enough for the support they provided at our most difficult of times. If you want a professional and caring service then I would recommend Wm Gilchrist Funeralcare.

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