Time to Talk?

We firmly believe supporting people to have “that awkward conversation” about funerals. Whether it’s drafting a “Plan of Wishes” or exploring pre-payment options, it costs nothing to have a conversation with any of our funeral directors....

Morningside Cemetery Armistice Centenery Celebration

We’re delighted to announce our sponsorship of 300 poppies to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World “Great” War as part of a centenery event organised by Friends of Morningside Cemetery. 300 specially commissioned 10-inch silk...

Embalming Academy course new dates announced

The William Purves Embalming Academy, in conjuction with University of Edinburgh’s Anatomy Department, are delighted to announce a new date in April 2019 for their popular Post Mortem Reconstruction Course. Exclusively for professionals in the embalming sector,...

Doors open day – 29 and 30 September 2018

William Purves headquarters, Oakvale, opens its doors as part of the national Doors Open Day at the end of this month. Over two afternoons, visitors can get up close to the Victorian features of this impressive villa in the heart of Bruntsfield. Having been...

St Andrews branch now open

Syd Stevenson and his team of funeral directors were delighted to finally open the newly refurbished branch in St Andrews. At 95 Tom Morris Drive, the newly refurbished branch has a service room for 60 – the largest in the area. The team offer free funeral...