Fort William & Lochaber’s Leading Funeral Directors

We are the only Locally Owned & Managed Funeral Service Provider in Lochaber

Helping families honour the lives of those they love.

We are Manson & MacBeath Funeral Directors. We are an independent, privately and locally owned, funeral directing company based in Inverlochy, Fort William. We provide traditional and bespoke funeral services, pre-paid Golden Charter Funeral Plans and offer a complete Headstone and Memorial service. We are a small local team of professional, dedicated staff providing the highest standards of care in the Lochaber area.

We are a well established company with a trusted and respected reputation within the communities around Fort William and Lochaber providing families and their loved ones with the highest standards of care, dignity and respect. Our funeral home is modern and has new mortuary facilities in house, a peaceful chapel of rest and inviting and comfortable offices for you and your family to make arrangements with us.

We understand what a testing and difficult time it can be for you when you lose a loved one, let our friendly local funeral directors make things a little easier by taking care of all your arrangements and requirements.

We are at the heart of the community caring and providing a 24 hour professional service, 7 days a week. You can contact us anytime on 01397 701110 alternatively you can visit our funeral home in Inverlochy, Fort William where our friendly team can provide you with confidential help and advice.

Manson and MacBeath Ltd is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

Funeral notices.

  • The funeral service for

    Christine Vickers

    Will take place

    at Fort William Railway Club, Inverlochy
    on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 12 noon
    followed by interment at Kilmallie Cemetery.

    We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

    Suddenly, but peacefully, in the compassionate care of the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Wednesday 23rd September 2026, Christine Vickers, aged 87 years, Abrach Road, Inverlochy, Fort William. Beloved wife of the late Billy Vickers, a loving mum of the late Tricia and Brian, a dear mother-in-law to Ewan Paterson, a cherished nana to Graeme, Steven and the late Craig, a proud great nana to Ellie, Kerry, Ryan and Liam, a caring sister to Isabel and the late Margaret, a much loved sister-in-law and auntie, a dearly loved relative and a friend. Remembered with love.

    Family flowers only please.
    Donations, if desired, to
    Macmillan Nurses - Lochaber.

    Yours respectfully,
    Ewan, Graeme, Steven, Isabel & Family
    c/o 2 Abrach Road,
    Inverlochy,
    Fort William,
    PH33 6LZ

  • The funeral service for My Brother

    Kenneth (Ken) Dodds

    Will take place

    in private at Inverness Crematorium
    in accordance with his own wishes.

    A graveside service and interment of ashes will take place at Glen Nevis Cemetery on a later date for Ken and his late wife Charmaine, date to be announced.

    Sadly, in the care of the CAU, Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Thursday 3rd September 2026, Kenneth John Dodds (Ken), aged 79, Lundy Gardens, Inverlochy, Fort William. A loving husband of the late Charmaine, a dear brother of Edward, a much loved relative and friend. Rest In Peace.

    Yours respectfully,
    Edward Dodds
    c/o Manson and MacBeath,
    Inverlochy,
    Fort William,
    PH33 6NB

  • The funeral service for My Husband

    Alastair MacKenzie

    Will take place

    at Nether Lochaber Parish Church, Onich
    on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12 noon
    followed by interment at Innis-na-Birlinn Cemetery.

    We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

    Sadly, at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, after having been lovingly cared for at Darnley Court Nursing Home, Glasgow for almost 2 years, on Friday 18th September 2026, Alastair Alexander MacKenzie, aged 79 years, North Ballachulish. A loving husband to Monika, dad to Fiona, the late Sharon, Mhairi and Morven, grandfather, brother, relative and friend. So greatly loved and missed.

    Family flowers only please.
    Donations, if desired, to
    Alzheimer's Scotland.

    Yours respectfully,
    Monika MacKenzie and Family
    Greenbank,
    North Ballachulish,
    PH33 6RZ

  • The funeral service for My Dad

    Steven Smith

    Will take place

    at Glasgow Crematorium (Maryhill)
    in private at the request of his family.

    FUNERAL SERVICE PRIVATE.

    Sadly, on Saturday 29th August 2026, Steven Smith, aged 65 years, Drumfada Terrace, Corpach, Fort William. A much loved dad of Andrew, Daniela, Shaun, Steve and Leslie, a long term partner to Yvonne, a dearly loved relative and friend. Always loved and remembered.


    Yours respectfully,
    Daniela Hinchcliffe
    c/o Manson and MacBeath,
    Inverlochy,
    Fort William,
    PH33 6NB

  • The funeral service for My Wife

    Sheila Cairns

    Will take place

    at Fort William Railway Club, Inverlochy
    on Tuesday 29th September 2026 at 12 noon
    followed by interment at Glen Nevis Cemetery.

    We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.

    Peacefully at home, Inverness, on Wednesday 16th September 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Donnie, mother to Gavin, Andrew, the late Andrea and Mark and a loving dog mum who adored her little poppy, a much loved nana and friend to many who will be so deeply missed. Forever in our hearts.

    Family flowers only please.
    Donations, if desired, to
    Macmillan Nurses, Raigmore.

    Yours respectfully,
    Donnie Cairns and Family
    c/o Manson and MacBeath,
    Inverlochy,
    Fort William,
    PH33 6NB

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