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
Guiding you around the guidelines – regulation for Scottish funeral directors
From 1 March 2025, the funeral sector in Scotland will be fully regulated requiring anyone trading as a funeral director to meet minimum standards of professional training, funeral facilities, and quality of care. It may come as a surprise that until now, anyone in...
Fitting farewell for car-enthusiast father
The family of a Land Rover-loving father organised the most fitting farewell by hiring our one-of-a-kind Defender hearse for his final journey. Steven passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. An optimist to the end, he delegated the arrangements...
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...