William Purves Funeral Directors

William Purves Funeral Directors Family‑run for five generations since 1888. William Purves is a fifth generation, family owned and run funeral director.
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Funeral care delivered with Compassion, Dedication, Integrity and Respect across Scotland and North East England — we're here when you need us, 24/7. We're based in Edinburgh with branches throughout the capital, Haddington, Penicuik, Peebles, St Andrews. We also have branches with their own legacy names in North Scotland, Angus, the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. 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 then, and now. Whether you need help now, or are planning ahead, we're here for you and your loved ones.

31/05/2026

Ed spent years helping others through grief—but when his own mum passed, he never got to say goodbye.

What happened next stayed with him.

Watch his story.

26/05/2026

Don't leave it too late.

Funeral wishes are best shared when you're healthy and well.

This week, we enjoyed bringing together staff from all of our regions at our annual whole company event. Thank you to ou...
22/05/2026

This week, we enjoyed bringing together staff from all of our regions at our annual whole company event. Thank you to our guest speaker James Gardner from Viner & Sons Ltd.

Leading a fifth generation family business in 2026, growing trust and reputation in an emotional sector, resilience and ...
21/05/2026

Leading a fifth generation family business in 2026, growing trust and reputation in an emotional sector, resilience and adaptability in challenging times.

CEO and Chairman Tim Purves tells all on the latest episode of The Business Babble podcast. You can watch here: https://f.mtr.cool/nqmlowncpy or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

21/05/2026

For 56% of people, playing a loved one’s favourite music is what gives a funeral its true meaning.

Whether it’s the music, location or anything else, we're here to help you celebrate the story of a life lived, not only to mourn one that is lost.

Today our branch is closed while our team attend an annual training event.If you need assistance, our on-call team is he...
20/05/2026

Today our branch is closed while our team attend an annual training event.

If you need assistance, our on-call team is here to help and we'll be open tomorrow as usual.
https://f.mtr.cool/hbesqichuo

Tomorrow, our branch will be closed as our team joins our annual training event.If you need assistance, our on-call team...
19/05/2026

Tomorrow, our branch will be closed as our team joins our annual training event.

If you need assistance, our on-call team is here to help.
https://f.mtr.cool/ggxrhkplog

18/05/2026

Hiring: Branch Administrator/Receptionist (Part-Time), Selkirk

Are you a caring person? Do you have strong, professional communication and interpersonal skills?

This part-time role involves interacting with clients face-to-face, answering and directing phone calls and working closely with the funeral team. It includes periods of lone working and requires organisational skills and the ability to multitask.

Visit https://uk.indeed.com/job/part-time-branch-administrator-receptionist-selkirk-25fe489f2dc236c2 to apply for this position.

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106 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH91BD

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+441314475858

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