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William Purves Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral business with a proud history spanning five generations, founded in Edinburgh in 1888 by William Purves. What began as a joinery and cabinet-making enterprise in Marchmont has grown into one of Scotland's most respected funeral director groups, with branches across Edinburgh, the Borders, Tayside, and North East England. The Ferry Road branch in Edinburgh is part of this extensive network, offering the same high standards of professionalism and compassionate care that have defined the Purves name for over 130 years.
The company provides a comprehensive range of funeral services, including both burial and cremation, personalised funeral arrangements, repatriation, catered celebrations, funeral flowers, and memorials. They also assist families with practical matters such as writing newspaper notices, managing online obituaries, and navigating social media to notify friends and loved ones.
William Purves places great emphasis on helping families plan ahead, offering a free Plan of Wishes service and affordable pre-paid funeral plans with fees guaranteed at today's prices. Their commitment extends beyond the funeral itself, with dedicated bereavement support and digital end-of-life guidance available to all families they serve. They are members of both NAFD and SAIF, reflecting their dedication to professional standards.
"I would like to thank the staff at William Purves for the magnificent job they done conducting my mother's funeral."
— Jack Taylor
"Thanks to Mark for organising my dad's funeral, everything was perfect and carried out in the most professional and compassionate way."
— Gillian Robertson (about Mark)
"A big thank you to Arlene who made me feel better at such a sad time."
— Jack Taylor (about Arlene)
"Very helpful, compassionate and well-organised throughout the whole process - even down to hand-delivering the DVD of the funeral service though we live some distance away."
— Neil Macnaughton
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