This appeared in The Glasgow Herald Diary today:
The last word
The world of Scottish folk music gathered last Friday to say farewell to Derek Moffat of the McCalmans. At Derek's request it was more a celebration of his life than a marking of his death.
As you might expect there was some splendid singing from the likes of Ian McCalman, Archie Fisher, and Ronnie Brown the Corrie. Derek's own composition The Life of a Man featured appropriately and prominently.

The minister had a more difficult task since Derek Moffat was not a believer. Although he had officiated at Derek's recent marriage, the minister did not know him well and had to stick to his script.

But even the minister was infected by the informal nature of the service. As he brought proceedings to a close he said he was committing Derek into the hands of the Lord "whether he likes it or not".