Known throughout our local communities for the highest standards of compassionate care
When you place your trust in William Purves you can expect the highest standards of professionalism, and a truly distinct service. The role of your local funeral director is to ease the stress and burden of decision-making, to listen carefully so that we may offer you expert guidance and provide you with a single point of contact who is always on hand to ease any worries or uncertainty with compassion and practical help.
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Meet your local William Purves Team
Director
Tim Purves
Director
Andrew Purves
Director
Colin Brown
Director
Ben Thomson
Director
Funeral Director
Chris Harkess
Funeral Director
Graeme Whitlie
Funeral Director
Keith Thomson
Funeral Director
Jonny Scott
Funeral Director
Jamie Reece
Funeral Director
Mark Sutherland
Funeral Director
Ian McKernan
Funeral Director
Charlie Finlayson
Funeral Director
Finlay Beauchamp
Funeral Director
Administrator
Izabella Rennie
Administrator
Hazel Strachan
Administrator
Marilyn Higgins
Administrator
Tracy McKenzie
Administrator
Pauline Scott
Administrator
Rebekah O'Neill
Administrator
Anne Ballantyne
Administrator
Anne Shearer
Administrator
Karen Rutherford
Administrator
Pauline Dickson
Administrator
Karen Payne
Administrator
Ruth Martin
Administrator
Rhona Bell
Administrator
Operations Manager
Roddy McEwan
Operations Manager
Latest Posts
Podcast with Tim Purves on family legacy and company highlights
Hear Chairman Tim Purves discuss the importance of choice, care and support in funerals, the legacy of being a fifth generation funeral director, and share some of our company's highlights in recent years. https://www.boomplay.com/episode/8141160#google_vignette
Supporting grieving parents
It is a subject that many would prefer to avoid, and yet which tragically affects parents and families every-day worldwide. The loss of a baby is a devastating experience and one that can feel incredibly isolating for parents. This is only heightened by a general...
10th WP branch opens in Lothian
We celebrated the opening of our Barnton branch at 185 Whitehouse Road this week, chosen so we can better serve families in the north west of Edinburgh. It's the tenth branch in the Lothian area to offer William Purves' unvrivalled funeral services to residents in...
