This morning our Chairman Tim Purves spoke to Stephen Jardine on BBC Radio Scotland about the changes to funerals and the challenges that we have faced in recent days. Although funerals have changed significantly, we are committed to helping families plan a dignified...
The Times spent a day with our Edinburgh team to see how funeral directors cope as we continue delivering a dignified and personal service to bereaved families throughout the pandemic. From remote arranging, PPE, coffin supply, and night call-outs, to a pre-recorded...
Watch our Director Andrew Purves on STVs Scotland Tonight show explaining how we are adapting to ensure bereaved families get the highest levels of service during these incredibly difficult circumstances. We also want to thank the Hawkes family for allowing STV to...
It was our privilege to be able to look after the family of Mr Eddie Goodall who agreed to their father’s funeral service being documented for a moving photo essay on yesterday’s Guardian online. Mr Goodall died of CV-19 earlier this month and his funeral would...
Funerals have changed so much in recent days, here is an update from Tim Purves. The most important thing is that we’re still here for you when you need us most – you just need to call us. Posted by William Purves Funeral Directors on Friday, 3 April 2020...
We applaud the additional support made available for families to pay for funerals from the Scottish Government as of 1 April 2020. Low income families can now claim £1000 towards the expenses related to a funeral. This increase of £300 represents the first rise in a...
