William Purves Funeral Directors - inc Robert Samson

William Purves Funeral Directors - inc Robert Samson Funeral care delivered with Compassion, Dedication, Integrity and Respect in Broughty Ferry and the surrounding area — we're here when you need us, 24/7.

From the mid 1960's, Robert Samson Funeral Directors has served the communities of Broughty Ferry and beyond earning their trust. In 2015, another family firm was singled out to take over, whose values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respect ensured the highest quality of service could continue into the next century. We are here for families when they need us the most, 24/7 every day of the year. If you need advice or help now, or are planning ahead, lean on our experience.

"It turns heeds"An alternative to the traditional funeral hearse, our Land Rover Defender has certainly been a talking p...
07/04/2026

"It turns heeds"

An alternative to the traditional funeral hearse, our Land Rover Defender has certainly been a talking point within the communities we've served.

Having been the chosen carriage for a final journey for over 50 families, read our latest blog to discover our insights and what we've learned so far: https://f.mtr.cool/mnqercuazv

05/04/2026

Here are three reasons to choose prepaid funeral plans:

1. Funeral plans are designed by you, for you.

2. Lock in our professional fees at today's costs.

3. Let's loved ones focus on saying goodbye.

Want to find out more? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/qfzaaxlrjd

We're here to help, 24/7, every day of the year. If you need us, you can give us a call, or pop into your nearest branch...
03/04/2026

We're here to help, 24/7, every day of the year.

If you need us, you can give us a call, or pop into your nearest branch, which will be open as usual on Monday, 6th April.

PattieSuddenly, at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, Colin, aged 54 years, loved son of Pat and the late Bill, dear brothe...
02/04/2026

Pattie
Suddenly, at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, Colin, aged 54 years, loved son of Pat and the late Bill, dear brother of Duncan And Lynne, bother-in-law of Lorraine and Cammie, uncle of Erin, Cameron, Regan and Craig and a very proud great-uncle of Elle, Bella and Rory.

A celebration of his life will be held in William Purves Funeral Directors service room, 175 King Street, Broughty Ferry, on Thursday, April 9 at 1:30 pm, to which all family and friends are welcome. No flowers, please, but donations, if desired, may be made for The British Heart Foundation. Cremation thereafter private.

"Should I get life insurance or a buy funeral plan?"In this The Scotsman article, we explore the differences for those p...
02/04/2026

"Should I get life insurance or a buy funeral plan?"

In this The Scotsman article, we explore the differences for those planning ahead: https://shorturl.at/WRnEN

You have to be in the room when a sector as traditional as ours contemplates the future. As a company, we give time and ...
31/03/2026

You have to be in the room when a sector as traditional as ours contemplates the future.

As a company, we give time and space for individuals to shape decisions that require many hours of meetings, networking, and leadership, often after a busy day helping families.

Over the weekend, Gary Staker took on the National Presidency of the Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF independent funeral directors), and we’re delighted to congratulate him on this appointment. In this role, Gary —pictured on the left with our CEO and the Scottish National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) President, Tim Purves—represents our company and many others striving to uphold the highest standards of funeral care for families throughout the country.

Simple, no-fuss and low-cost Our direct cremation options suit many people who don't want an elaborate or traditional fu...
27/03/2026

Simple, no-fuss and low-cost

Our direct cremation options suit many people who don't want an elaborate or traditional funeral. Ask your local team about all the options to get it "just right".

Who doesn't love the smell of a new car? Our brand new limousines have arrived. No sooner were the keys in our hands tha...
25/03/2026

Who doesn't love the smell of a new car?

Our brand new limousines have arrived.

No sooner were the keys in our hands than our directors and car enthusiasts Tim Purves (left), Andrew Purves (second from right) and fleet manager, Colin McKenna (right), took them out for a spin.

Thank you to Gerard Duffy and Malcolm Brooks from Duffy Coachbodies for this special delivery.

STEELEKevinSuddenly, at home, on Friday, March 13, 2026, Kevin, aged 49 years, adored and much loved son of Anne and the...
24/03/2026

STEELE
Kevin
Suddenly, at home, on Friday, March 13, 2026, Kevin, aged 49 years, adored and much loved son of Anne and the late Christopher, dearly loved dad of Keiron and Ethan, much loved brother of Amanda, treasured and adored uncle of Blair and Molly and a good friend to many. Funeral service in Dundee crematorium, on Friday, April 3, at 12:30 pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be made to Diabetes UK and Dundee Youth Academy at the crematorium.

Our Chief Culture Officer, Colin Brown, recently sat down with The Scotsman to discuss the variety of career paths avail...
24/03/2026

Our Chief Culture Officer, Colin Brown, recently sat down with The Scotsman to discuss the variety of career paths available in the funeral sector today.

You can read the interview on The Scotsman website: https://f.mtr.cool/gqgthxxrnd and visit https://f.mtr.cool/dcemzpglig to see our summary of the conversation.

Want to know more about a career in the funeral sector? Send us a message with any of your questions, or keep an eye on vacancies shared on Facebook or via Indeed.com.

19/03/2026

Spring flowers make for wonderful funeral displays and offer us a wonderful opportunity to thank our amazing florists who support local families facing loss:

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