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.
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Arranging a Funeral
It is of paramount importance that the arrangements are carefully considered as they can only be carried out once. The majority of arrangements are made around what is termed a 'traditional' funeral; however, many people today like to honou…
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Golden Charter Funeral Plans
A funeral plan is an easy way to arrange the funeral you want in advance. A plan allows you to specify your wishes and pay for the funeral director’s services included in your plan. As customers often tell us, that can bring peace of mind…
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Headstones & Memorials
Manson & MacBeath Funeral Directors has worked alongside Stokes Memorials for many years providing Fort William and Lochaber with quality craftsmanship, bespoke Memorials and Headstones. We offer an extensive range of headstones and …
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.
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The funeral service Our Dad
Lawrence Ryan
Will take place
at Kilmallie Cemetery, Corpach
on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 1pm.
We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.
Suddenly at home, following a long illness, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, Lawrence Ryan, aged 82 years, Glendessary Street, Caol, Fort William. A beloved husband of the late Marion, a much loved dad to Ann, Lawrence and Dawn, a wonderful grandad to Tom, Evie and Maisie, a dearly loved relative and a good friend. Always loved and remembered.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to
LAD - Lochaber Action
on Disability.
Yours respectfully,
Ann, Lawrence, Dawn and Family
c/o 28 Glendessary Street,
Caol,
Fort William,
PH33 7AY
www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk
Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
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The funeral service for Our Mum
Danny MacKay
Will take place
at Duncansburgh Church, Fort William
on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 1pm
followed by a private cremation service.
We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.
Sadly but peacefully, in the exceptional care of Abbeyfield Care Home, Ballachulish, on Saturday 1st August 2026, Danielle Ellison Graham Smith MacKay, known to all as Danny, aged 79 years, formerly of Blar Mhor Road, Caol, Fort William. A loving wife of the late James Kay MacKay, a treasured mum to David and Sarah and mother-in-law to Olly, a wonderful granny to Lucy and Jack, a caring sister to Mally and the late Gordon, a dearly loved relative and a great friend to many. Forever in our hearts.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to
Abbeyfield Residents’ Fund.
Yours respectfully,
David, Sarah and Family
c/o The Gantocks,
Achintore Road,
Fort William,
PH33 6RN
www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk
Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
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The funeral service for My Husband & Dad
James (Jimmy) McClymont
Will take place
at Kinlochmore Cemetery, Kinlochleven
on Monday 17th August 2026 at 1pm.
We welcome the attendance of all family and friends.
Peacefully, in the care of Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Monday 22nd June 2026, James McGillvray McClymont (Jimmy), aged 86 years, Kinnairdie Avenue, Dingwall (formerly of Kinlochleven). A devoted husband to Kennethina (Thina), a loving dad to Donald and father-in-law to Henny, a dearly loved relative and a good friend. Sadly missed.
Open for flowers.
Donations to be announced.
Yours respectfully,
The McClymont Family
c/o Manson and MacBeath
Inverlochy,
Fort William,
PH33 6NB
www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk
Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
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The funeral service for
Margaret MacKellaig
Will take place
in private
in accordance with her own wishes.
FUNERAL SERVICE PRIVATE.
Suddenly but peacefully, in the care of the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Thursday 23rd July 2026, Margaret MacKellaig, aged 91 years, Glenfinnan. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie MacKellaig, mother to Iain and Kate, a dear relative and friend. Sadly missed.
Yours respectfully,
The MacKellaig Family
c/o Manson and MacBeath
Inverlochy,
Fort William,
PH33 6NB
www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk
Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
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The funeral service for Our Dad
Kenny Beckett
Will take place
at Glasgow Crematorium in private
in accordance with his own wishes.
FUNERAL SERVICE PRIVATE.
Peacefully, at Belford Hospital, Fort William, with his family by his side, on Friday 31st July 2026, Kenneth John Beckett (Kenny), aged 75 years, Nevis Road, Inverlochy, Fort William. A loving dad to Craig, Linzi and Amie and father-in-law to Jason, a proud ‘Papa Ken’ to Damon, Zak and Ava, a dear brother and uncle, relative, a good neighbour and friend to many. RIP. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Yours respectfully,
Craig, Linzi, Amie and Family
c/o 13 Broom Drive,
Caol,
Fort William,
PH33 7HQ
www.mansonandmacbeath.co.uk
Tel (24 Hour) 01397 701110
We are here to help.
Call and speak to our professional staff anytime or visit us at our funeral home in Inverlochy for confidential help and advice.