Our Team
We value our team and encourage our staff to grow with the business, sharing our values and continuing to build on our trusted name.
Our young local team proudly have over 50 years of experience between them. Each member of the team may do things slightly differently, but they all have the same intention to give your loved one the perfect service.
Sam Smith
Managing Director
Sam joined Brian and Angela in the family business in May 2011 as a 16 year old, not sure what to do after school and unsure if the funeral industry was for him. After realising he had the right amount of care, compassion, and respect to help families through such a difficult time along with special thanks from families for organising a service or ceremony they will cherish, he decided this was the profession for him and has now been proudly running the company along side his sister, Shauni, since 2019.
Brian & Angela Smith
Founders
Brian Smith started the business in Sept 1992 with help from his father and father-in-law in Peterculter. Over the years he opened a branch in Banchory and also Aboyne. In 1997 Angela took over the admin and general duties. They ran the business with hard working colleagues and often help from friends and family, while the family (Sam and Shauni) grew up. Sam and Shauni both followed into the business and helped move our main office into a purpose built building in Banchory. Brian and Angela took early retirement (staying on as directors), leaving the family business in capable hands. Brian opened Baldarroch Crematorium in 2016 and is a director there, enjoying a small active role .
Shauni Duncan
Administrator/Director
Shauni joined Brian Smith Funeral Services in 2017, taking over the administration side of the business from Angela to assist them in their plan to retire. After becoming a director, along with Sam, in 2018 and proudly running the business together, she then went on to complete a diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling to enhance the already professional service we provide.
Shaun McCombie
Manager/Funeral Director
Joining the company in May 2005, Shaun is the longest serving member of our team. His knowledge, skills and dedication has seen him promoted to being our manager at Brian Smith Funeral Services. Shaun’s passion for delivering a high quality compassionate and caring service within our family run business with intricate attention to detail continues to be his priority when assisting and supporting bereaved families. Born and raised in Culter, Shaun is a well known face having previously worked in the local chip shop, golf club, and Asda.
Andrew Reid
Funeral Director
Andrew moved to the Deeside Area in October 2013 after leaving the military. Since then, he has been in customer-focused roles which has helped him excel in the 5 years he has been with the company, showing great care and compassion with each person he meets. Andrew always places the family’s needs and wants first, and this is at the heart of what he does, ensuring the entire process is made simple and stress free at what is a difficult time.
Jack Henderson
Funeral Director
Jack joined Brian Smith Funeral Services in February 2019, completely changing his career path. Jack has worked hard to gain the experience and knowledge required to be able to provide a caring and comforting service.
Kerri Lipp
Administration/Trainee Funeral Director
Craig Duncanson
Trainee Funeral Director