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
Leslie Stewart,
Funeral Director
Penicuik
Lesley Anderson,
Administrator
St Andrews
Syd Stevenson,
Funeral Director
Latest Posts
Are DIY funerals the right choice?
The status quo of how UK funerals are delivered is constantly being challenged. Traditional models of mourning are still very popular in Scotland. What we see more of nowadays are personalised events where families take a prominent role in managing their loved one’s...
Managing Your Digital Death
By 2100, Facebook is expected to have 4.9 billion deceased members according to a report in The Guardian based on a study by Oxford University. Researchers believe by 2070, dead members could outnumber the living. Even once you have died, your digital footprint lives...
Heritage skills thrive in 21st century facility
Business is booming for our Hawick based stonemasons, John Beattie & Sons Memorials, as the team recently relocated to a purpose built workshop in the Borders town. Manager David Beattie and cousin Martin, are descendents of founder John Beattie whose...
