William Purves Funeral Directors has provided a dedicated service to local communities in and around Edinburgh since 1888. We know many of the families we've arranged funerals for. We have given them sympathy, advice and help with a high degree of personal support.

When a loved one has recently passed away, many people find it hard to cope with practical necessities. We can help. We've carried out many responsibilities, from arranging the funeral to organising funeral notices and flowers.

We believe only an independent family funeral directors, with its roots in the community, can offer this service with such understanding and commitment.

Through this website you will be able to learn more about our company, and the principles on which it is founded. We hope this will provide you with an introduction to some of the people who, in providing a 24 hour service, carry forward the caring tradition that we have created.