Mark Purves
1935 to 2018
Funeral Service
Location
Beattie's Acorn Chapel
John Beattie & Sons
Weensland Road
Hawick
TD9 9NW
Date & Time
10:45am Wed 6th Jun 2018
Cremation Service
Location
Borders Crematorium
Melrose
TD6 9HA
Date & Time
12:00pm Wed 6th Jun 2018
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Condolences
Rosemary wrote
4th Jun 2018
So sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Mark. My thoughts andprayers are with Aunt May and all the family at this sad time.Rosemary x
Peter wrote
31st May 2018
May, our condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Thinking of you all.Ruby and Peter xxx
Jill wrote
29th May 2018
Sincere condolences to May and all the family.Pleasure to have known Mark. Absolute gentleman. Thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Jill Anderson
Jim wrote
29th May 2018
Aunt May, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.Jim, Christine and Kathryn xxx
Attending a funeral FAQs
What should I wear?
We normally associate wearing black with going to a funeral. But it is increasingly typical for families to express a preferred dress code. Our advice is to look out for information from the family in a notice published either in newspapers, online or in the funeral director window to advise you of their preference.
How long does a service last?
Typically a service in most churches or crematoria lasts around 20-30 minutes. A formal mass may take a little longer and we would expect this to be nearer an hour. Finally, burials can vary in length as they are weather dependent.
Where should I sit?
Family and close friends typically reserve the first couple of rows in a service. We recommend sitting nearer the front than the back of a service space in order to support the family and enabling late arrivals to discreetly fill back rows.
Where should I send flowers?
Often a family will express a preference for flowers - or charity donations in lieu of flowers. We recommend you keep an eye on notices posted in newspapers, or online or in the funeral director window so you are able to follow their wishes.
