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.

As we shared on Monday, Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves, featured in an article for the most recent publication of ...
24/09/2025

As we shared on Monday, Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves, featured in an article for the most recent publication of The Sunday Times, in which he commented on the introduction of water cremation (hydrolysis) in Scotland.

Follow the link below to read our summary of the article and his contribution.

https://f.mtr.cool/gaxaqlwmyc

Planning for this weekend?Drop into our Edinburgh, Oakvale funeral home at 106 Whitehouse Loan on Sunday, 28 September, ...
22/09/2025

Planning for this weekend?

Drop into our Edinburgh, Oakvale funeral home at 106 Whitehouse Loan on Sunday, 28 September, between 1 and 5 pm.

Celebrating Doors Open Days 2025, heritage and architectural enthusiasts can see the many original wooden, glass and fireplace features that make up our beautifully restored Victorian mansion in the heart of Marchmont.

Free parking, Guided tours, and our Land Rover Hearse on show.

Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves Funeral Directors, has been part of a working group advising the Scottish governmen...
22/09/2025

Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves Funeral Directors, has been part of a working group advising the Scottish government on the introduction of water cremation.

Also known as hydrolysis, Scotland could be the first part of the UK to introduce this, following recent changes in legislation.

Featured in an article for The Sunday Times yesterday, Andrew discusses the process of hydrolysis and the benefits it could bring to families seeking the best way to say goodbye to their loved ones.

Subscribers to The Times can read the full article here: https://f.mtr.cool/bcsnohexbd

On Saturday, we took part in the Community Open Day at the Borders Crematorium in Melrose. Our Borders team leader, Lesl...
17/09/2025

On Saturday, we took part in the Community Open Day at the Borders Crematorium in Melrose.

Our Borders team leader, Leslie Stewart, was on site to meet with members of the public and educate them on the funeral process.

It was also an opportunity to showcase our Land Rover Hearse, a popular choice for countryside families in the region.

Help - my relative has died abroad, how do I get them home?We hope this never happens to you, but for those who it does,...
17/09/2025

Help - my relative has died abroad, how do I get them home?

We hope this never happens to you, but for those who it does, we're here to help. Call our specialist repatriation team Purves Repatriation 24/7, and we'll guide you through the first steps, supporting you and your family throughout to get your loved one home safely.

Our guide to what this might involve is here, too: https://f.mtr.cool/kpfipgshcy

No matter where or when you need help, we'll be on hand when you need us the most.

At the end of last week, our CEO, Tim Purves (right), and COO, Andrew Purves (left), joined funeral directors from acros...
16/09/2025

At the end of last week, our CEO, Tim Purves (right), and COO, Andrew Purves (left), joined funeral directors from across the UK at this year’s National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Conference in the Cotswolds.

As Scottish President of NAFD, Tim continues to represent funeral directors in Scotland at the highest level, supported by Andrew’s insight and perspective into key industry matters.

A highlight of the weekend was joining with our colleague Izabella Rennie (centre) to celebrate her graduation —she was officially awarded her Diploma in Funeral Directing (DipFD). Well done, Izabella, on reaching such a huge milestone, which is a testament to your dedication to serving families with care and professionalism.

William Purves isn't only on Facebook. We're now on Instagram and LinkedIn, bringing you more content. Follow us so you ...
09/09/2025

William Purves isn't only on Facebook.

We're now on Instagram and LinkedIn, bringing you more content.

Follow us so you can stay up to date with our latest news and support us as we continue to serve our families.

Instagram: https://f.mtr.cool/mfioumtlkj

LinkedIn: https://f.mtr.cool/xgizacekat

If you're dealing with the admin of a lost loved one, we appreciate the time and stamina needed to close accounts, trans...
05/09/2025

If you're dealing with the admin of a lost loved one, we appreciate the time and stamina needed to close accounts, transfer assets and update contact details. Here's some pointers to help.

Tell Us Once - a Government service which coordinates with HMRC, DVLA, Passport Office benefit agencies and local authorities. https://f.mtr.cool/jcvzzlwypl

Life Ledger - https://f.mtr.cool/batospwqhs a similar service for private sector businesses such as telecoms, utilities, banks, and insurers.

Northumberland schools are back this week, and the Government has added grief and loss to the national wellbeing curricu...
04/09/2025

Northumberland schools are back this week, and the Government has added grief and loss to the national wellbeing curriculum for the first time.

We're here to support schools, teachers, families, and children navigate this complex journey - read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/kfckizdcmf

Organised by you, so they don't have to.Speak with us for ways to plan ahead. From our free Plan of Wishes to a prepaid ...
31/08/2025

Organised by you, so they don't have to.

Speak with us for ways to plan ahead. From our free Plan of Wishes to a prepaid funeral plan, we'll help create something today, that they can follow when it's needed.

In our branch or in your home, by phone, or online: https://f.mtr.cool/mwbgyhgbrg

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106 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH91BD

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+441314475858

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