Looking for a photo of Headstone of Alexander Imaly died 1959 Skene, Scotland

[cathyaus]

Hello
I am in Australia & I am trying to locate a photo of the headstone of Alexander Peter Imlay (1885 - 1959).

He served in World War 1 with A.I.F. (Australian Imperial Force). He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order with Bar & was Mentioned in Despatches.

In 1921 he joined the Gordon Highlanders, British Army as Captain & in 1930 transferred to the Royal Indian Army Service Corps. He retired in 1937.

He was reappointed in 1940 as Major for service during World War 2.

He died on 23 April, 1959 at Skene, Aberdeen, Scotland, survived by his wife and children.

Can someone please point me in the direction of where I may be able to find out where he was buried?  and where I may be able to obtain a photo of his headstone?

Many thanks
Cathy

[Forfarian]

As he lived and died in Aberdeenshire it would be worth trying www.deceasedonline.com - your best method of finding out where he is buried.

However he could have been cremated rather than buried, and even if he was buried there might not be a headstone.

[GR2]

My grandfather was with him in the Gordons. He always remembered that as my grandmother's name was also Imlay (from the family originating in Fyvie and then Methlick).

[cathyaus]

Thank you Forfarian - I wasn't aware of that website - had a look but unfortunately the Imlay I am looking for wasn't listed.

GR2 - thank you for your input. 
I have contact with you who's grandfather served with him - Amazing !


Any other suggestions of where I can look ? Have checked Find a Grave - no luck.
Cathy

[GR2]

There might have been a funeral announcement in a newspaper.

[Forfarian]

I am not 100% certain that Deceased Online has all the Aberdeenshire records online as yet. Might be worth asking Aberdeenshire Council - tell them you have tried Deceased Online and not found him. https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/bereavement/burial-grounds/

If that fails check the Aberdeen Crematorium. http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/community_life_leisure/bereavement_services/dfc_deaths_records.asp

There is not much chance of getting a photograph of a stone (assuming that one exists) if you don't know where to look for it. If I knew where it was, I could probably get a photo some time if I am passing by, but I am not about to offer to search every burial ground in Aberdeenshire on the off-chance of finding a stone which may not actually exist.

[Flattybasher9]

Since he died less than half a mile from my home, I have had a look. Loads about him on the web. Nothing about where he or his wife ended up. I wonder if the were both cremated and their ashes shipped back to Australia.

Regards

Malky

[cathyaus]

Hi Forfarian

There is not much chance of getting a photograph of a stone (assuming that one exists) if you don't know where to look for it. If I knew where it was, I could probably get a photo some time if I am passing by, but I am not about to offer to search every burial ground in Aberdeenshire on the off-chance of finding a stone which may not actually exist.
Nor would I ask you too - that is way to much to ask someone that you don't know Completely understand !!

Flattybasher - less than a mile from your home - I shall keep you in mind in case I get an answer from Forfarian's suggestions (forgot to thank you for them Forfarian !)

GR2 - didn't think of that - thank you

[Flattybasher9]

There is an entry in the

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
Wills, Probates, Land, Tax & Criminal for him.
There may be something there.
It's accessible through Ancestry, of which, I am not a member.

Regards

Malky