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 Director

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 Rennie
Funeral Director

Ian McKernan
Funeral Director
William Purves branches

Oakvale Funeral Home
Hazel Strachan,
Administrator

Oakvale Funeral Home
Sharon Hook,
Client Support Coordinator

Chesser
Marilyn Higgins,
Administrator

Craigentinny
Mark Sutherland,
Funeral Director

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,
Director

Peebles
Emma Bertram,
Administrator

Penicuik
Lesley Anderson,
Administrator

St Andrews
Syd Stevenson,
Funeral Director
Latest Posts
Minister Urges Mourners Not to “Turn Up”
At a time of significant restrictions, Andrew Purves gives perspective on the debate surrounding roles and responsibilities in the face of unexpected crowds attending Scottish funerals. His comments were in response to the Scottish Health Minister’s reminder that...
Funerals in the bleak midwinter
As one of the UK's most popular Christmas carols, various versions of In the Bleak Midwinter are cheerfully sung in churches, village halls and high streets throughout December. Roll on a few weeks and I can assure you, there are fewer places bleaker in mid-winter...
Defending Funeral Directors – Scotland on Sunday/Evening News
Tim Purves vigorously defends the role of funeral directors following a high profile fine imposed on an English firm for not policing unexpected crowds in The Scotland on Sunday newspaper. Funeral directors 'should not be responsible' for policing mourner numbers |...