Family run for five generations
When you place your trust in William Purves you can expect the highest standards of professionalism, compassionate care and a truly distinct service.Putting your family first
We've been doing it for generations. Often in communities where the business had a different name, identity and a long-standing legacy. That's where the difference ends.
Being part of William Purves, a fifth generation family owned and run business, means today's families will be guided and supported by teams who can draw on many years of experience. Serving families with commitment and care to ensure every funeral is unique and all are special. Let our local family help yours.
Our team
As independent funeral directors we serve bereaved families in our local communities. Find out more about your local William Purves funeral director.
News & Blog
News & Blog
Latest Posts
Funeral Industry Transformation: Our CEO meets Scottish Business Insider
Tim Purves, CEO of William Purves Funeral Directors, has been featured in a recent Insider.co.uk article titled "Funerals: A Slow-Changing Sector Undergoing Transformation." The piece highlights the innovative strides our company is making to pioneer the...
Purves Repatriation Launches
Bringing our depth and breadth of experience of international repatriation under one brand, we're delighted to launch Purves Repatriation, a sub-brand of our William Purves Funeral Directors family. For decades, our Edinburgh-based team has overseen successful...
Shaping funeral standards through SAIF and NAFD
In a sector that’s had its fair share of scandals, and during a generation when funeral directors now provide a much broader service than ever before, supporting our regulatory bodies as they shape the delivery and set the standards for funerals in the UK has never...
