About Parkgrove
Complete funeral care, rooted in Angus.
Parkgrove brings together our funeral home and crematorium in one peaceful location, offering families a simpler, calmer and more supported experience from the first call to the final farewell.
Our story
Serving families across Angus for over three decades.
Parkgrove Crematorium was established in 1993, providing a place of peace and remembrance for families across Angus. For over three decades, Parkgrove has been committed to offering dignified and compassionate care to those saying their final goodbyes.
Parkgrove Funeral Directors was established in 2024, allowing us to provide complete funeral care from one location. This means families can be supported by one team, in one place, with continuity and reassurance at every stage.
Parkgrove Crematorium opens in Friockheim.
2024Parkgrove Funeral Directors is established, creating a complete funeral service on site.
TodayOne place. One team. Complete care for families across Angus and surrounding areas.
One place. One team.
A more seamless way to arrange a funeral.
With both our crematorium and funeral directors on site, families are supported through a simple and seamless service. Every farewell can be personal, meaningful and carefully tailored to honour the life of your loved one.
Meet the team
The people caring for your family.
Our team brings together experience, compassion and a deep commitment to supporting families with professionalism and understanding.
Founder
Ken Parke
Ken Parke, Managing Director of Parkgrove, has led the business with visionary innovation since founding it in 1993. His commitment to environmental sustainability saw Parkgrove develop the first modern electric cremator, reducing cremation’s environmental impact.
Under his leadership, Parkgrove also installed a solar energy system that powers the entire site, making it Net Zero.
Funeral Director
Chris Simpson
Chris Simpson joined Parkgrove Funeral Directors in early 2024, bringing with him a deep care for the Angus community. Passionate about supporting families during difficult times, Chris is dedicated to creating personal, meaningful tributes with empathy and compassion.
Chris is responsible for ensuring Parkgrove Funeral Directors hold themselves to the highest level of standards, strictly adhering to the Scottish Funeral Directors Code of Practice.
Funeral Director and Qualified Embalmer
Savannah Lockerbie
Savannah Lockerbie joined Parkgrove in January 2026, bringing with her a wealth of funeral industry experience and a calm, caring approach to supporting families.
As a qualified embalmer, Savannah is deeply passionate about the care of those entrusted to us. She works across both Parkgrove Funeral Directors and Parkgrove Crematorium, helping ensure every family receives thoughtful, dignified and professional care.
Crematorium Superintendent
Elaine Buchanan
Elaine Buchanan, Superintendent of Parkgrove Crematorium, brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to supporting families with care and compassion.
With a strong connection to the Angus community, Elaine oversees all aspects of the crematorium, ensuring every detail is handled with the utmost respect.
Our values
Care shaped by dignity, respect and trust.
Dignity
We are dedicated to preserving the dignity of your loved one through every aspect of our service, ensuring all proceedings are conducted with grace and integrity.
Innovation
We embrace innovation to provide environmentally sustainable and modern services, including electric cremation technology and solar energy.
Respect
We treat every individual with the utmost respect, honouring the life of each person we serve and upholding the wishes and traditions of each family.
Empathy
We understand this is one of the most challenging times in a family’s life. We listen, support and guide with compassion every step of the way.
Community
As a proud member of the Angus community, we value our connection to the people we serve and remain committed to supporting local initiatives.
Transparency
From clear pricing to open communication, we ensure families are fully informed and supported throughout the process.
Committed to our community
Giving back to the Angus community.
At Parkgrove Funeral Directors, our commitment to the Angus community goes beyond providing compassionate funeral services. We believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for over 30 years.
One of our proudest contributions is our sponsorship of the home end Stadium at Arbroath Football Club. As a longstanding part of the Angus community, we understand the importance of supporting local sport and the positive impact it has on bringing people together.
We are also deeply committed to environmental sustainability and charitable giving. At Parkgrove Crematorium, metals recovered during the cremation process are recycled through Orthometals, with money received donated to local causes.
Photo: PJ Parker
Sustainability
Modern funeral care with a lighter environmental impact.
Parkgrove has long embraced innovation in environmentally conscious funeral care, including the development of modern electric cremation technology and the installation of a solar energy system that powers the entire site.
Our commitment is simple. To care for families with compassion, while continuing to look carefully at the impact our work has on the world around us.
Here when you need us most
Speak to our team at any time.
Whether you need immediate support, have questions about arranging a funeral, or would like to understand your options, our team is here to help.