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Bringing loved ones home with care & dignity. Family-run UK repatriation service, 24/7 support.

17/10/2025

Even if they've lived and worked in a place for many years, some families want to return to their roots when they die.

Our specialist repatriation team ensures citizens get home safely, whether that is to or from the UK.

And being a funeral director, we can provide a full service that includes long-term care, a full funeral service with onward repatriation of ashes, and a concierge service for families.

22/09/2025

Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves Funeral Directors, has been part of a working group advising the Scottish government on the introduction of water cremation.

Also known as hydrolysis, Scotland could be the first part of the UK to introduce this, following recent changes in legislation.

Featured in an article for The Sunday Times yesterday, Andrew discusses the process of hydrolysis and the benefits it could bring to families seeking the best way to say goodbye to their loved ones.

Subscribers to The Times can read the full article here: https://f.mtr.cool/bcsnohexbd

17/09/2025

Help - my relative has died abroad, how do I get them home?

We hope this never happens to you, but for those who it does, we're here to help. You can call us at any time, 24/7, and we'll guide you through the first steps, supporting you and your family throughout to get your loved one home safely.

For our guide to what this might involve, click here: https://f.mtr.cool/xzjnnbdinw

No matter where or when you need help, we'll be on hand when you need us the most.

05/09/2025

If you're dealing with the admin of a lost loved one, we appreciate the time and stamina needed to close accounts, transfer assets and update contact details. Here's some pointers to help.

Tell Us Once - a Government service which coordinates with HMRC, DVLA, Passport Office benefit agencies and local authorities. https://f.mtr.cool/uqlnhqlakz

Life Ledger - https://f.mtr.cool/qacrhakiho a similar service for private sector businesses such as telecoms, utilities, banks, and insurers.

21/08/2025

For repatriations to and from, the UK, we know how much it means for families to accompany their loved ones on their final journey.

Our repatriation team use their expertise to match itineraries to get everyone safely home.

Read about our recommendations for combined or separate travel: https://www.purvesrepatriation.co.uk/advice/can-i-travel-on-the-same-flight-as-the-coffin/

30/07/2025

Employee wellbeing is a priority for our Chief Culture Officer, Colin Brown, who contributes to today's issue of The Herald with his article "Why funeral directors need grief 'first aid' training".

Although grief is a burden carried by the affected families first and foremost, we acknowledge that it is shared in part by our funeral directors who witness their sadness first-hand.

You can read the article here: https://f.mtr.cool/nykaqvfaua

23/07/2025

A truly one-of-a-kind creation - where funeral directors and Land Rover specialists came together to design something both meaningful and practical.

Our customised Land Rover Defender hearse features a lowered deck, allowing families a clear and full view of floral tributes and the coffin alike.

https://f.mtr.cool/chrurdfanz

18/07/2025

Edinburgh-based Purves Repatriation has excellent links with international embassies and consulates.

Our specialist team is here to help families, insurers or other third parties repatriate citizens safely home.

24/7, every day of the year.

Address

106 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH91BD

Website

http://www.purvesrepatriation.co.uk/

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