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Frank S McLean and Son Ltd is a family-run funeral directors and monumental masons based in Aberlour, Banffshire. Operating under the company registered in Scotland (SC330401), the business provides professional funeral services to the local community, reflecting a tradition of care and dedication that is characteristic of an established family-run firm. Their inclusion as both funeral directors and monumental masons indicates a comprehensive range of end-of-life services available to families in the area. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd is a member of professional associations, as indicated by their NAFD and SAIF affiliations, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining high standards within the funeral profession. The company is also 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), enabling them to offer funeral planning options to those who wish to make arrangements in advance. They can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 01542882899.
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