Tim Purves, Chairman and owner of William Purves Funeral Directors in Edinburgh, Scotland, was entrusted with the great honor of looking after the Scottish element of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral arrangements in September 2022. From the initial, solemn days stationed at Balmoral Castle where The Queen died to the carefully managed boarding of a London-bound aircraft, Tim had the honor of accompanying The Queen on her final journey. Tim traveled in the hearse with Her Majesty for the 7-hour drive from Balmoral Castle to Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh and had a role in the ceremonial movement to St. Giles Cathedral. Tim also had the honor of attending Her Majesty’s state funeral in West Minster Abbey with the Royal Family and many world leaders.
The Queen’s funeral was steeped in centuries of tradition, honored her with elaborate ceremonies and paid tribute to the extraordinary life she led. Join us for an extraordinary behind-the-scenes conversation.
A Funeral Fit for a Queen
A Funeral Fit for a Queen
About Our Guest
Tim Purves
Tim Purves is the 5th generation to be the Chairman and owner of William Purves Funeral Directors. This Edinburgh based company was established in 1888 by a cabinetmaker turned undertaker from the Scottish Borders. It is today the largest, independent funeral business in Scotland, with a team of more than 100 staff across 27 branches in Scotland and northeast England and looking after around 3500 funerals each year. The company continues to uphold core values of compassion, dedication, integrity, and respect and is trusted to regularly conduct many high-profile funerals, including most recently the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
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