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.Helping you honour their life
As the final ritual of life, a funeral is our way of saying goodbye, honouring a life lived and a life loved. Funerals play an important role in our grieving process and often we can feel a huge responsibility to get it right. Which is why we start with the view that every funeral is unique and every funeral is special. In years to come we want you to look back without regret and take comfort from the way you laid your loved one to rest.
Our family has been guiding and supporting families through bereavement for five generations. Let our family help your family by sharing with you the wealth of understanding and experience we have gathered over the last 130 years.
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As independent funeral directors we serve bereaved families in our local communities. Find out more about your local William Purves funeral director.
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How to choose the right music for a funeral
Tunes, hymns, melodies and songs are considered essential elements of a funeral. Here's our five top tips to hit the right note for you and your loved ones. With over five generations of experience in arranging funerals, one truth prevails at William Purves and this...
To absent friends this holiday
To absent friends at Christmas As we approach the end of 2021, James Morris, our Managing Director reflects on this time of year. Our memories are such a powerful thing, aren’t they? Every day I do this job, I see how precious every single memory is of someone loved...
Many Flags. One Standard.
2020 was unprecedented in our lifetime as funeral directors especially in the field of repatriation where we offer particular expertise. As a new normal for 2021 is emerging, our section on repatriation contains useful information for anyone having to repatriation to,...
