Mrs Helen Winton (Elma)
Helen
(Peebles)
Peacefully at Peebles Nursing Home on 19th February 2025. Helen (Elma), beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum to Joyce, Georgette, Karen and David, a loving grandmother, great grandmother and a dear mother-in-law. A celebration of Elma’s life will be held at Borders Crematorium, Melrose on Thursday 13th March at 11am. All friends are respectfully invited, no flowers please but donations if desired to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Cremation Service
Location
Borders Crematorium
Melrose
TD6 9HA
Date & Time
11:00am Thu 13th Mar 2025
Leave a message of condolence
Condolences
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.
