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
Ali Purves
Director
Funeral Director
Chris Harkess
Funeral Director
Graeme Whitlie
Funeral Director
Keith Thomson
Funeral Director
Jonny Scott
Funeral Director
Jamie Reece
Funeral Director
Ian McKernan
Funeral Director
Charlie Finlayson
Funeral Director
Finlay Beauchamp
Funeral Director
Philip Benz
Funeral Director
Sarah Liddle
Funeral Director
Ewan Maclennan
Funeral Director
Luke Hughes
Funeral Director
Daniel Coghlan
Funeral Director
Jordan Hope
Funeral Director
Stewart Muir
Funeral Director
Administrator
Gail Syme
Administrator
Pauline Dickson
Administrator
Kim Jennings
Administrator
Lauren King
Administrator
Lucy Finlayson
Administrator
Fiona Roy
Administrator
Rhona Bell
Administrator
Ruth Martin
Administrator
Karen Payne
Administrator
Karen Rutherford
Administrator
Lindsey Mitchell
Administrator
Anne Shearer
Administrator
Rebekah O'Neill
Administrator
Anne Ballantyne
Administrator
Pauline Scott
Administrator
Tracy McKenzie
Administrator
Marilyn Higgins
Administrator
Izabella Rennie
Administrator
Operations Manager
Roddy McEwan
Operations Manager
Latest Posts
Funeral Dress Codes: Lessons from the Funeral of Pope Francis
Our CEO recently commented on funeral dress codes during a BBC Radio Scotland interview following the funeral of the late Pope Francis. “What should I wear to a funeral?” is a commonly asked question. When it comes to funeral dress codes, our advice is...
Celebrating World Land Rover Day 2025
Every year on 30th April, Land Rovers around the world are celebrated under the banner of World Land Rover Day. We’re delighted to be part of the 2025 movement, having launched our Defender hearse almost a year ago. Chosen to mark the anniversary of the first Land...
When should I call a funeral director?
Calling a funeral director is one of the hardest calls any family has to make. For some, it’s in the wake of a painful, shocking and unexpected death. For others, it’s the next step of a process they’ve been anticipating for a while. So, it’s not surprising that we’re...
