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1 family run for five generations

2 About Us Contents > 01 About Us 05 Funeral Arrangements 17 Memorials 21 Planning Ahead 25 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Contact Us As family funeral directors with roots in the local community, we often personally know the families who come to us. John Purves

3 Introduction You may be reading this because you ve just lost a loved one and are naturally wondering where to turn for help. That is the entire point of this booklet: to give you the advice and guidance you need on every aspect of the funeral process. We feel we are well placed to offer this advice for two reasons. Firstly, we have been in the funeral business since Secondly, we are a family run firm. Our family wants to be there for your family. Please see this as the start of the support and advice you can expect from William Purves Funeral Directors. Our History William Purves, the founder of our family run firm, was born in the Borders. He started his career as a joiner and set off for a new life in New Zealand. He got as far as Edinburgh. Obviously he fell in love with the place because he set up shop here. By the end of the 19th Century William Purves and his ten joiners undertook the tasks of cabinet making, french polishing, upholstering and undertaking. In the early 1900 s, his son William (or Willie as everyone knew him) became the second generation to carry on the family business, opening a funeral office in Marchmont Road. Willie was obviously a fortunate man because, due to his mother s illness, he was given permission to leave the front in WW1 and come home. On his return to the front he learned that the rest of his regiment, The Scots Greys Cavalry, had all been killed. And so we come to the third generation of the Purves family to join the business. John (or Jack as he was known) was a time served joiner and worked alongside his father until Willie died in

4 About Us In the late 60 s Jack finally retired the joinery side of the company and the family concentrated solely on the funeral business. Soon afterwards they opened a funeral office with rest rooms and a service chapel to seat 50. They purchased their first hearse (an Austin 3 litre) and their first funeral cars (Daimlers). Jack had 5 children and fostered many more. His son, John, became the fourth generation of Purves to join the company, in 1973, taking over when his father passed away in John set about growing the business together with his brother-in-law, Graeme Brown. From the early 80 s onwards William Purves Funeral Directors opened more of their own offices throughout Edinburgh and The Lothians and purchased other Funeral Directors both in Scotland and the North of England. Today, John is chairman of William Purves Funeral Directors. He shares the responsibility of running the company with his son, Tim, who is the fifth generation of the Purves family to run the business, as well as fellow company directors James Morris and Roger Pagan. As you will have gathered the business is very much family run. Today, as well as John and Tim, there are four great, great grandchildren of the founder, currently working for William Purves Funeral Directors. The five generations share many things in common and one thing in particular: the Christian Faith which has always been a very important part of the company ethos. Now, how can we help? Now that we ve had the opportunity to introduce ourselves properly we d like to show you all of the ways that our family can help yours arrange the funeral you want. In the following sections you ll find help and advice on hopefully everything you need to know. If not, please just call us and we ll find out for you. top: John and Tim Purves bottom l-r: directors Tim Purves, John Purves, Roger Pagan and James Morris

5 Mum always appreciated good manners and dignity and I am sure that she would approve your most respectful service. MK 4

6 We empathise with what you re going through, because we re a family of families. And when you need us to rally round we ll be there. James Morris Funeral Arrangements Contents 01 About Us > 05 Funeral Arrangements 17 Memorials 21 Planning Ahead 25 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Contact Us

7 We can help We know that at a time like this you may feel a little lost. Don t worry, we re here to guide you through the whole process. In this section we ll help you find the answers to all the very practical questions you might have such as How do I pay for the funeral? ; What are the step by step procedures I need to follow to arrange a funeral? and What to do if the death has occurred overseas. You ll also discover that a funeral is about choices. So this section also covers issues such as Burial or cremation? ; What type of coffin? and Green funerals. If you don t find the answer here, it will only be a phone call away. Arranging a funeral We understand that at a time of great loss even the simplest of practicalities feels like a burden. That s why we are ready to step in and help immediately, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our trained and qualified staff are always on hand to assist you in your time of need and help you with some of the more difficult decisions. We are available to meet you in your own home, or, if you would prefer, you could meet us at one of our offices. You simply have to call us to arrange a time and we ll do the rest. What you need to do when someone dies (and when we can help) If death occurs at home, a doctor should be contacted as soon as possible. Then, once the doctor has given authorisation, we will take the deceased person into our care. If death occurs in a hospital, hospice or nursing home, you can contact us directly and we will take care of all the practical matters. When a death is sudden, unexpected or the result of an accident it will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for further investigation. This will probably mean a delay of 2 or 3 days before we can help you make definite funeral arrangements. However if you contact us as soon as possible after death we can guide you through the whole process. When you want to meet us to organise the funeral arrangements, we can come to you or you can come to us, whichever you prefer. 6

8 Registering a death A registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages must register all deaths occurring in Scotland within 8 days after death. A death must be registered before a funeral can take place. For full details about registration, please refer to the insert at the back of this booklet. Funeral Arrangements Burial Your main decision is which cemetery to choose. Please be aware that Edinburgh City Council does not allow a plot to be purchased until death occurs and some cemeteries in the Edinburgh area do not have room for more burials. Privately owned cemeteries may be different. In East Lothian and Midlothian, ground can sometimes be purchased prior to a death. For information on the cost of purchasing ground and the cost of an interment, ask one of our Funeral Directors. Cremation If you are considering cremation, then the main decision is which crematorium to choose. In Edinburgh there are three crematoria. Mortonhall Crematorium on the south side of the city has two chapels - the Pentland Chapel, which can seat about 60 people and the Main Chapel, which can seat 200 or more people. Warriston Crematorium on the north east side of the city has two chapels - the Cloister Chapel and the Lorimer Chapel. The Cloister Chapel can seat about 60 people and the Lorimer Chapel can seat around 200 people. Seafield Crematorium on the east side of the city has one chapel, which will seat about 150 people. Seafield have a computer-based system which contains the most common pieces of music played at funerals, including popular, classical and religious. Some of the hymns include a small choir, although an organ only version is available if preferred. They are able to source any additional music, providing it is currently commercially available, although will need at least two working days notice. All chapels have an organ and are accessible for wheelchair users. For information on the cost of each chapel and each crematorium, please ask one of our Funeral Directors.

9 Coffin Choices We are able to supply almost any kind of coffin or casket, to suit every preference and budget. We have coffins made from solid wood, wood veneer, or even environmentally friendly options such as willow, bamboo or wool. We know choosing a coffin is a very personal thing and we offer such a diverse range to ensure you find exactly what you are looking for. A wide range of our coffins can be seen on our website at Environmentally friendly funerals We are all aware of the need to protect our planet for future generations. Although an environmentally friendly funeral is a relatively new idea, at William Purves we simply see it as another way to provide a dignified farewell. We can now give people the option of an environmentally friendly funeral to rebalance carbon emissions. Greener Goodbyes is our simple straightforward service with three elements: an eco-coffin, a natural memorial and a community legacy. Customers can choose how to make their funerals greener from options within those elements. We ll assist with everything from woodland burials to the provision of both traditional wooden and alternative coffins from sustainable sources. We can also assist with natural memorials such as the planting, donation or sponsorship of a tree. If you d like to find out more about our Greener Goodbyes Service and woodland burial sites in the Edinburgh area please just ask. Hygienic treatment Hygienic treatment arrests the inevitable deterioration after death. It removes some of the physical effects and restores a person s truer appearance. It is done to allow you and your family to remember the person as they were in life. You may choose this treatment because you want to see your loved one at peace or because you would like more time to say goodbye. Hygienic treatment also offers some health protection for a person coming into close contact with someone who has died from certain conditions. All hygienic treatment work at William Purves is carried out by our own highly qualified professionals. 8

10 Arranging a Celebrant Usually, if a person does not have any church connection and the family wishes to have a religious service, the first person to contact would be the minister or priest for the parish where they lived. Where a person belongs to a church or has specified their choice of minister, either we will make contact and the necessary arrangements, or families are free to make that contact themselves. Most ministers do not usually charge a fee for taking a funeral service, however if a family wish to give the minister an honorarium, we are able to take care of this. If a minister other than the parish minister is retained, he or she would usually be given a fee for taking the service. Funeral Arrangements Whilst we can arrange the services of a minister, we would always put them in contact with the family to arrange the details of the service personally. There is no obligation to have a minister take the service. If a family want to take the service themselves, they can. Of course there are also non-religious officiants available. We explain this more fully in our World and non religious section beginning on page 14.

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12 Our fleet Our fleet of funeral cars are all Mercedes Benz. The cars are based on the E Class model. Each limousine is able to carry up to six people in the back, with one extra space in the front if necessary. Please bear in mind that it may be necessary to provide transport for the minister or service officiant at some point during the funeral, (usually travelling in the front seat of one of the limousines). Please note that booster seats will need to be provided by the family if they are required for younger children. Funeral Arrangements Flowers There are many different types of floral arrangements to choose from. You might order a funeral spray, or a wreath designed to be placed on top of the coffin. If the flowers are to be used after the funeral, a funeral spray may be more appropriate as the stems on the flowers tend to be longer and the flowers last longer. Alternatively, a sheaf or bouquet of flowers may be suitable. For specific personalised tributes or to see the fullest range of possibilities you would be best advised to visit your local florist. All florists deliver to us as part of their service. Music We know families often like to personalise the funeral service by choosing a special piece of music. If you wish an organist to play a specific piece of music, simply notify us as soon as possible so that we can inform the crematorium. In some cases, if the music is a piece that is not well known, you may need to provide sheet music. There is also an option to play CDs either at the crematorium or our chapel. In all cases, we must take the CDs to the crematorium at least 24 hours in advance of the service. It must be clearly marked which track is to be played. In the absence of specific requests appropriate music will be played at the organist s discretion.

13 Cremated remains When considering the final resting place for ashes there are several options. We fully understand that we are all individuals and therefore we appreciate that you might want to arrange a more personal farewell. Ashes may be returned to the family for private dispersal in a location of personal significance, for example on the hills, a favourite walk or at sea. We have even helped to arrange the dispersal of cremated remains in the form of fireworks or the creation of small pieces of jewellery that mean the wearer has a permanent reminder of their loved one. Of course we also provide a wide range of urns so that the remains may be kept in a traditional manner. Ashes may also be dispersed or buried in the Garden of Rest at the crematorium. The crematorium normally does this privately soon after the cremation. Another option is the burial of the ashes in a cemetery. This has the advantage of a specific and permanent place of memorial to visit or lay flowers over the coming years. Several cemeteries within the Edinburgh area offer dedicated cremated remains plots. Even a family grave, which is no longer available for a burial, would almost certainly be able to accommodate an ashes casket and an inscription could be added to the memorial or a new memorial erected. We can arrange all details of an ashes interment including both erection of new memorial stones or adding inscriptions and renovating existing stones. Please don t hesitate to ask us for details. Find details of our Cremated Remains Library on page 19 Writing a funeral notice Once the funeral has been arranged, it is usual to place a notice in the local paper to let friends and family know of the funeral arrangements. The information within the notice can be as simple or detailed as you want it to be. All of the local newspapers use similar formats for their notices. Your William Purves funeral director is there to help you write exactly the notice you want to place. A sample notice can be found on our website at 12

14 Paying for the funeral Once the funeral arrangements have been completed, we ll issue you with a full written estimate itemising our costs and the things we ll be paying on your behalf such as crematorium and newspaper fees. We ll issue an invoice after the funeral and payment is due within 30 days. Payments by cash, cheque, debit or credit card and bank transfer are all accepted. Unfortunately we are unable to accept payment with an American Express Card. If paying for the funeral is a problem please just let us know at the time of making the arrangements and we ll take you through the various options available. Funeral Arrangements Help with the cost Anyone in the United Kingdom can get help with the cost of a simple funeral if they do not have enough money to pay the full cost. To qualify you must be receiving one of these benefits: income support, council tax benefit, disability working allowance, family credit, housing benefit, second adult rebate. If you would like to talk to someone about funeral payments get in touch with your Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or talk to someone at an advice centre like the Citizens Advice Bureau. They will advise you on the amount of financial help you can expect based on your own circumstances. Bereavement Register We know it takes time to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. That s why the bereavement register was created to help you avoid any unnecessary sad reminders. This service has one simple aim: to stop unwanted mail and telephone calls to someone who has recently passed away. If you d like to find out how to contact the register, you ll find information at

15 A death overseas In the event of a death occurring overseas the deceased s travel insurance provider will appoint a local funeral director. He will attend to all the practicalities involved and arrange for the provision of the necessary documentation to facilitate the repatriation. The deceased s passport is essential to this process and so it should be located promptly and retained safely. Once the deceased has been returned to our care then funeral arrangements can be finalised in the normal manner. The Scottish Office will issue authority to cremate, once all required documentation is in place. In the case of burial no further documentation is required. The death certificate will be issued in the language of the country where your family member died. If you want us to, William Purves can arrange for death certificates to be translated from any language. Non-religious funerals We understand that there are people who would rather not have a religious ceremony. Sometimes the deceased person may even have specified this in their will. That s why we often work with officiants other than ministers of religion to conduct non-religious ceremonies. Unlike traditional funerals, these do not follow rituals such as religious readings or prayers. The purpose of a non-religious ceremony is simply to celebrate the life of the individual who has passed away, as well as to allow those who attend to acknowledge the loss of this family member or friend. While there is no set agenda to a non-religious ceremony, there are usually some common aspects. A welcome message is usually spoken, often by a member of the family, followed by one or more readings, perhaps from a published novel or a poem. A period of quiet thought and reflection is sometimes observed at non-religious ceremonies, as is the opportunity for others to speak about the deceased person. Such ceremonies are often 14

16 ended with words of thanks from the family and/or a formal farewell from the officiant whoever that might be. One type of non-religious ceremony is provided by the Humanist Society of Scotland. Their trained officiants conduct non-religious ceremonies as alternatives to traditional funerals. The ceremony may be held in a private home, a crematorium, a funeral parlour, at a graveside or at various other places. Although the ceremony will be non-religious, it will not be anti-religious, and care is taken to avoid giving offence to anyone, whatever his or her personal beliefs. Funeral Arrangements The main part of the ceremony is normally a tribute, compiled and read by the officiant, (after talking to you, your family and friends) celebrating the life of the deceased. This is usually followed by a short period of silent meditation for mourners to recall personal memories of the deceased; this is also an opportunity for mourners to engage in private prayer, if they so wish. Family and friends can take part in a Humanist service with readings, tributes and memories. A Humanist Officiant would charge a fee for taking the funeral service. For more information on the Humanist Society of Scotland, visit their website at World religions We can provide funeral arrangements for all world religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. As a family run funeral directors with over a century of experience we understand how different religions view death and are therefore able to provide the appropriate service and support. Have we missed anything? We aim to arrange exactly the funeral you want If there is anything we haven t covered here-just ask.

17 The day was as good as it could possibly have been, with everything going absolutely perfectly from start to finish. I think my sister would have been quite overcome by all that took place Your firm provided an excellent service for my mother, and now my sister. I have no idea what will happen to me but I would like to think that I, too, would be cared for so well. 16 GE

18 Memorials Contents 01 About Us 05 Funeral Arrangements > 17 Memorials 21 Planning Ahead 25 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Contact Us Let a member of our family help you put into words how you want to remember yours. Tim Purves

19 Why choose a memorial? People have been commemorating their loved ones with some form of memorial stone for thousands of years. Early headstone history dates back to antiquity in Roman and Celtic cultures. Celtic headstone history is one of simplicity. On their gravesites, they merely had a cairn (a pile of rocks) and a monolith (a massive rock). Roman headstones however often retold stories of the heroic battles fought by the deceased. In early Scotland, pictured headstone history is equally descriptive, often revealing the profession of the deceased. For example, if they were a craftsman, the stone might have an image of a hammer and wrench. Through the Middle Ages the West became increasingly Christianised. This meant headstone history and the history of the churches became increasingly intertwined. Some people today have actually been able to use headstone history to trace their ancestors from a millennium ago. As well as a mark of time a memorial is an opportunity to add an epitaph, a short sentence or two that sum up how you and your family want the deceased to be remembered. Sometimes the deceased may even have written their own epitaph such as: Or; I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter. That s all folks. Winston Churchill Mel Blanc If you feel this is a way you would like to commemorate the life and history of your loved one then perhaps a memorial is something you d like to consider. 18

20 Our memorials William Purves are able to supply a wide variety of the highest quality, crafted memorials, of any colour, size or finish. We can even arrange for a memorial to be designed to your own personal requirements. Memorials We also carry out additional inscriptions and renovations on existing memorials. (Perhaps recently deceased loved ones are being remembered on the same memorial stone, for example). No memorial work is undertaken until we have provided you with a full written estimate and you are happy with it. Sample materials and computer generated design drawings of your preferred design will also be provided. Insurance cover for memorials can be arranged too. Ask us for details. The first step is to make an appointment either at our offices, your home or even the cemetery memorial site, to discuss your requirements. The cremated remains library We appreciate that you may want time to decide the exact resting place for a loved one s ashes. That s why we have built a cremated remains library in our Oakvale Funeral Home. The library is a quiet place for reflection where your loved one s ashes will be expertly stored in book shaped urns. This gives you the opportunity to spend some personal time here and, if you like, leave a message in our book of remembrance. You may decide that you would like the library to be the final resting place of your loved one, if so, then that can be arranged too.

21 I can t tell you how many people have said that the service was beautiful. AC 20

22 If you re the head of a family, as I am, you ll feel responsible for taking care of everyone. That s why you ll want to set up your pre-payment funeral plan. Because that s something else you can take responsibility for. John Purves Planning Ahead Contents 01 About Us 05 Funeral Arrangements 17 Memorials > 21 Planning Ahead 25 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Contact Us

23 How do you want to be remembered? We understand how families tick. If you re the head of your family then you ve probably spent your entire life trying to make all those difficult decisions so the rest of your loved ones didn t have to. And we know most mums make it their life s work to do everything for everyone. That s why we d like to talk to you about planning your funeral with us. Together we can make sure you ve done all the hard work and made all the difficult decisions for them, just as you always have. First of all you need to decide if you d like to talk to us about pre-planned or pre-paid funerals. Either one will allow you to plan (right down to the tiniest detail) exactly how you d like to be remembered. Pre-planned funerals A pre-planned funeral allows you to plan a funeral in advance, without having to pay for it until the funeral takes place. Many people find this is an option that allows them to have the peace of mind that they ll get their exact wishes without incurring the expense of a funeral at this time. With a pre-planned funeral, we can discuss as much or as little as you wish. You may want to discuss which crematorium you would like to use, or which cemetery you wish to be buried in. You may want to discuss which minister to use, what a newspaper notice is to say and what flowers are to be ordered. Alternatively, you may just want to give us some basic details and let your family or friends take care of the other arrangements at the time. Whatever you feel comfortable with, we would be pleased to discuss arrangements for a pre-planned funeral with you. Simply arrange to meet with one of our funeral directors either at one of our offices or in your own home. 22

24 Pre-payment funerals Thinking about your own funeral is never an easy thing to do but planning ahead can bring real peace of mind and financial security. A William Purves pre-payment funeral plan is a practical, financially sensible and thoughtful step to take and offers you several benefits: Planning Ahead Peace Of Mind - by taking care of things now, your family will not have the difficulty of having to second guess your wishes at a particularly emotional time. Financial Guarantees - a William Purves pre-payment funeral plan can help to ease the financial burden for you and your loved ones. Paying for your funeral plan in advance enables you to fix the funeral director s costs at today s prices. Once you have purchased your plan, all of the funeral director s costs are guaranteed to be paid. Flexibility - our flexible plans enable you to arrange your funeral to be as simple or as comprehensive as you wish. You can also add to or amend the plan at any time should your wishes change. Guaranteed Acceptance - anyone can take out a William Purves pre-paid funeral plan. There is no upper age limit and no medical questions or examinations required. Everyone will be accepted for this plan. Quality Assured - William Purves pre-payment funeral plans are provided by us through Golden Charter Funeral Plans and promise to give you peace of mind and financial security. Golden Charter Funeral Plans are the UK s largest independent funeral plan provider and are recommended by The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). The plans are regulated by the Funeral Planning Authority. All payments are placed in Golden Charter Trust which is a separate entity, run by a Board of Independent Trustees, whose sole purpose is to manage the Trust funds. Want to start planning? If what you ve read has made you want to plan your funeral, we re pleased to answer every question that you may have; personalise a plan to your exact wishes and put your mind completely at rest that you re making the right decision.

25 My wife always used to say that William Purves were the best funeral directors in Edinburgh. You certainly lived up to her expectations. GH 24

26 We know you ll have a lot of questions at this time. And we ll be here to answer them all. Roger Pagan Frequently Asked Questions Contents 01 About Us 05 Funeral Arrangements 17 Memorials 21 Planning Ahead > 25 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Contact Us

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28 Frequently asked questions Is William Purves a privately owned company? Yes, William Purves established his business in 1888 and the company remains one of the few family owned companies in the Edinburgh area. Do you have a chapel that we can use to hold the service? Yes, at our main office, Oakvale Funeral Home on Whitehouse Loan, we have a chapel that will seat up to 50 people. We also have parking facilities at this office. Our office in Dalkeith also has a small chapel. What happens to the flowers after a service? After a service at the crematorium, the flowers are usually left at a viewing area at the side of the chapel for two or three days, after which they are disposed of. Families are welcome to go and view the flowers during this time and/or to take them away. Flowers at a cemetery are placed on the grave and left for a period of time before being disposed of. Can I get help with payment of my funeral account? It is sometimes possible to get help paying a funeral account. An application can be made to the DWP (formerly DSS & DHSS) if the person arranging the funeral is claiming any benefits already. This is not something that is guaranteed and is considered on a per case basis. It is also important to note that whilst the DWP will pay for a simple cremation, there will be extra costs incurred. Is there a minister associated with the crematorium? No, many people think that there is a minister assigned to the crematorium to take services for people who have no church connections. This is not true. Visit page 9 for more details. How long after a service will I get the ashes back? Usually it takes about a week before the ashes are returned to us. At this point it would be best to telephone us to make sure we have the ashes before coming into our office to collect them. In certain circumstances, we can arrange for you to have the ashes sooner. We must let the crematorium know about this in advance. It is usually not possible to have the ashes the same day as the funeral. Are the ashes definitely those of my loved one? Yes, each cremator is only big enough to hold a single coffin and once the cremation has taken place, the ashes are emptied from the cremator before the next cremation can take place. Each set of ashes is individually identified to ensure that all ashes collected are identified to each person cremated. A certificate of cremation is issued with each set of ashes. Does the coffin get cremated? Yes, under the crematorium rules, nothing may be added to or removed from the coffin once it has been placed on the catafalque in the crematorium chapel. Can I scatter ashes anywhere? Ashes can be scattered anywhere provided that, if the land is privately owned, permission is granted from the landowner. Ashes cannot be scattered on a grave in a cemetery. Many people choose to scatter ashes at sea, in the hills or at a place with special meaning. Can I play tapes or CDs at the crematorium? Yes, visit page 11 for more information. Please note tapes or CDs must be taken to the crematorium at least 24 hours in advance of the service. Does the family have to collect the B & C (cremation) forms from the hospital? No, when we go to the hospital to collect the deceased, we will collect the B & C forms. We must then take this cremation form to the crematorium at least 24 hours in advance of the funeral service, along with the other paperwork. Frequently Asked Questions

29 Contact us Please note that if you require an immediate response, particularly out of office hours, you would be best to telephone, rather then . Someone will always be available to answer the telephone. Oakvale Funeral Home 106 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD Tel Fax Craigmillar 92 Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh, EH16 4DT Tel Fax Leith Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4AE Tel Fax Penicuik 74 John Street Penicuik EH26 8NF Tel Fax Chesser 3 Hutchison Terrace Edinburgh, EH14 1QB Tel Fax chesser@williampurves.co.uk Craigentinny 98 Craigentinny Road Edinburgh, EH7 6RN Tel Fax craigentinny@williampurves.co.uk Dalkeith 1 Eskbank Road Dalkeith, EH22 1HD Tel Fax dalkeith@williampurves.co.uk Goldenacre 318 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3NP Tel Fax goldenacre@williampurves.co.uk Morningside 6 Braid Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6AD Tel Fax morningside@williampurves.co.uk Peebles 45 High Street Peebles EH45 8AN Tel Fax peebles@williampurves.co.uk Wood & Hay Funeral Directors 43 Court Street, Haddington, EH41 3AE Tel Fax info@woodandhay.co.uk

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