Funeral director · Edinburgh

William Purves

William Purves is a funeral director at 318 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH5 3NR. The nearest crematorium is Warriston Crematorium, 0.4 miles away.

Contact & location

Address	318 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3NR
Phone	0131 552 5007
Website	williampurves.co.uk
Local council	City of Edinburgh
Area	Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

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Questions to ask William Purves

Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.

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Nearest crematoria

Nearby cemeteries

Warriston Cemetery · 0.4 miles
Fisherman's Burying Ground · 0.8 miles
Rosebank Cemetery · 0.9 miles
Comely Bank Cemetery · 1.2 miles

Frequently asked questions

How do I contact William Purves?

Call 0131 552 5007. Visit williampurves.co.uk. The address is 318 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3NR. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.

How much does William Purves charge?

By law, every UK funeral director must publish a standardised price list on its website and in its branch, showing an attended funeral price and an unattended (direct) cremation price. Ask William Purves for theirs and compare it with other funeral directors in Edinburgh.

Which crematorium is nearest to William Purves?

Warriston Crematorium is 0.4 miles away, and Seafield Crematorium is 2.3 miles away.