Our team
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.
Funeral directors
Tim Purves
Funeral Director
James Morris
Funeral Director
Roger Pagan
Funeral Director
Andrew Purves
Funeral Director
Colin Brown
Funeral Director
David Pudney
Funeral Director
Paul Brown
Funeral Director
Chris Harkess
Funeral Director
Graeme Whitlie
Funeral Director
Ben Thomson
Funeral Director
Keith Thomson
Funeral Director
Leslie Stewart
Funeral Director
Syd Stevenson
Funeral Director
Jonny Scott
Funeral Director
Jamie Reece
Funeral Director
Mark Sutherland
Funeral Director
Gregor Currie
Funeral Director
Izabella Izsak
Funeral Director
Ian McKernan
Funeral Director
William Purves branches
Oakvale Funeral Home
Hazel Strachan,
Senior Administrator
Oakvale Funeral Home
Sharon Hook,
Client Support Coordinator
Chesser
Marilyn Higgins,
Administrator
Craigentinny
Mark Sutherland,
Funeral Director
Craigmillar
Marie McCubbin,
Administrator
Currie
Tracy McKenzie,
Administrator
Dalkeith
Pauline Dickson,
Administrator
Goldenacre
Paul Brown,
Funeral Director
Haddington
Chris Harkess,
Funeral Director
Leith
Arlene Logan,
Administrator
Morningside
Andrew Purves,
Funeral Director
Peebles
Emma Betram,
Administrator
Penicuik
Lesley Anderson,
Administrator
St Andrews
Syd Stevenson,
Funeral Director
Latest Posts
Stricter measures announced to tackle spread of COVID-19
As of 26 March, the way we arrange and deliver funerals has changed again in line with the latest government and industry guidelines. Crucially we are here for anyone who needs us 24/7 but with the following measures in place. Arranging Our branches throughout...
Pandemic Prepared
With questions arising about the continuity of funeral services, we’ve been able to reassure families in areas that we operate, that coronavirus plans have been in place across our company for some time. Currently, while the embalming, viewing and the funeral service...
More financial help to pay for 2020 funerals
We applaud the additional support made available for families to pay for funerals from the Scottish Government as of 1 April 2020. Low income families can now claim £1000 towards the expenses related to a funeral. This increase of £300 represents the first rise in a...
