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Funeral care delivered with Compassion, Dedication, Integrity and Respect in Ashington and the surrounding area — we're here when you need us, 24/7.

William Purves is a fifth generation, family owned and run funeral director. This branch is in Ashington, but we also have branches throughout the Northumberland region as well as Scotland. No matter where you need us, or when, we're here for anyone facing a bereavement, 24/7 every day of the year. Our company was founded on values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respect. Whether you need help now, or are planning ahead, we're here for you and your loved ones. William Purves is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

07/04/2026

'That looks mint.'

An alternative to the traditional funeral hearse, our Land Rover Defender has certainly been a talking point within the communities we've served.

Having been the chosen carriage for a final journey for over 50 families, read our latest blog to discover our insights and what we've learned so far: https://f.mtr.cool/amtqxfhvyl

05/04/2026

Here are three reasons to choose prepaid funeral plans:

1. Funeral plans are designed by you, for you.

2. Lock in our professional fees at today's costs.

3. Let's loved ones focus on saying goodbye.

Want to find out more? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/cwfyreaakv

03/04/2026

We're here to help, 24/7, every day of the year.

Our funeral team are a phone call away, but our branches throughout Northumberland and North Tyneside will be closed on Monday, 6th April.

02/04/2026

"Should I get life insurance or a buy funeral plan?"

In this The Scotsman article, we explore the differences for those planning ahead: https://shorturl.at/WRnEN

31/03/2026

You have to be in the room when a sector as traditional as ours contemplates the future.

As a company, we give time and space for individuals to shape decisions that require many hours of meetings, networking, and leadership, often after a busy day helping families.

Over the weekend, Gary Staker took on the National Presidency of the Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF independent funeral directors), and we’re delighted to congratulate him on this appointment. In this role, Gary —pictured on the left with our CEO and the Scottish National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) President, Tim Purves—represents our company and many others striving to uphold the highest standards of funeral care for families throughout the country.

30/03/2026

Trust happens here.

Transparency and integrity are non-negotiables when it comes to providing you and your loved ones with the best quality of care.

Although regulation is not yet in place in England, we apply the Scottish regulatory standards in all of our Northumberland and North Tyneside branches.

Nothing matters more than delivering the highest level of care for you and your loved ones.

25/03/2026

Who doesn't love the smell of a new car?

Our brand new limousines have arrived.

No sooner were the keys in our hands than our directors and car enthusiasts Tim Purves (left), Andrew Purves (second from right) and fleet manager, Colin McKenna (right), took them out for a spin.

Thank you to Gerard Duffy and Malcolm Brooks from Duffy Coachbodies for this special delivery.

24/03/2026

Our Chief Culture Officer, Colin Brown, recently sat down with The Scotsman to discuss the variety of career paths available in the funeral sector today.

You can read the interview on The Scotsman website: https://f.mtr.cool/ieenemfxgs and visit https://f.mtr.cool/qrfwzgletl to see our summary of the conversation.

Want to know more about a career in the funeral sector? Send us a message with any of your questions, or keep an eye on vacancies shared on Facebook or via Indeed.com.

20/03/2026

The Law Commission has set out proposals for new legislation on burials, cremations, and ashes across England. Once these have been approved, we will share details of all changes to the law and their impact on families with you.

Follow our page for future updates.

19/03/2026

Spring flowers make for wonderful funeral displays and offer us a wonderful opportunity to thank our amazing florists who support local families facing loss.

Roses Flowers Bedlington
Newbiggin Florist -Natasha Dawson

15/03/2026

Celebrating all the mums no longer with us and cherishing the memories and legacies they leave future generations.

11/03/2026

Speak to us for help to speak to others.

Let our teams help with tricky conversations about funerals. We can offer practical support with planning, guide you through key decisions and share your choices with loved ones.

Call us on 01670 812 117 at any time, 24/7, every day of the year.

Or, pop into our branch Monday - Friday between 9am and 5pm:

Westfield House
Morpeth Road
Ashington
NE63 8PR

Address

Westfield House, Morpeth Road
Ashington
NE638PR

Website

http://www.williampurves.co.uk/

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