As part of our 215th anniversary celebrations, we’re inviting local Hawick families to: name the newly refurbished service room in our Weensland Road funeral home and; join us at our first Open Day on 6 November. Open Day – 6 Nov 2021, 10.00-13.00 Have you...
Further coverage of Vinnie’s Cot, donated by Natalie and Callum Laidlaw in memory of their son Vinnie. Earlier this month, the cot was donated to William Purves, enabling families throughout the North East region to spend more time at home. Read more about...
As published in the Edinburgh Evening News 10 May 2021, Andrew Purves encourages people to start a conversation about death and dying with loved ones, make some decisions, so they will have the best plan in place before they die. If Covid‐19 has taught us anything, it...
At a time of significant restrictions, Andrew Purves gives perspective on the debate surrounding roles and responsibilities in the face of unexpected crowds attending Scottish funerals. His comments were in response to the Scottish Health Minister’s reminder that...
Tim Purves vigorously defends the role of funeral directors following a high profile fine imposed on an English firm for not policing unexpected crowds in The Scotland on Sunday newspaper. Funeral directors ‘should not be responsible’ for policing mourner...
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