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
Exploring the benefits of planning ahead and bereavement support – Interview with Andrew Purves and Tom Gordon
Earlier this month, the Edinburgh Reporter ran an interview and podcast exploring the benefits of planning ahead as well as interviewing our bereavement specialists. Having the conversation about your funeral is easier than you think. And with free guides on what to...
The Big Interview – Scotland on Sunday
In this exclusive interview with the Scotland on Sunday, Tim Purves, fifth generation of the Edinburgh based family run firm explains why in 2019, the company continues to grow and deliver a key service for local families. "Not the cheapest but certainly not one of...
Why it makes financial sense to plan your funeral now
In today’s Herald, Chairman Tim Purves talks about the benefits of funeral planning today. Around 15% of Scots admitted they would struggle to pay for their funeral. Reports from insurance providers as well as the Scottish Government affirm that few of us have made...
