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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Director

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Tim Purves

Director

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Andrew Purves

Director

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Colin Brown

Director

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Ben Thomson

Director

Funeral Director

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Chris Harkess

Funeral Director

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Graeme Whitlie

Funeral Director

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Keith Thomson

Funeral Director

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Jonny Scott

Funeral Director

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Jamie Reece

Funeral Director

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Mark Sutherland

Funeral Director

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Ian McKernan

Funeral Director

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Charlie Finlayson

Funeral Director

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Finlay Beauchamp

Funeral Director

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Izabella Rennie

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Hazel Strachan

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Marilyn Higgins

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Tracy McKenzie

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Pauline Scott

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Rebekah O'Neill

Administrator

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Anne Ballantyne

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Anne Shearer

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Karen Rutherford

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Pauline Dickson

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Karen Payne

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Ruth Martin

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Rhona Bell

Administrator

Operations Manager

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Roddy McEwan

Operations Manager

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Coping with grief during festivities

The festive season, typically a period associated with good cheer and social events, can be particularly challenging for those who are grieving.  Individuals coping with loss may find the Christmas holidays daunting, and difficult emotions heightened, as they struggle...

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...