New look for funerals firm

ONE of Edinburgh's oldest funeral directors is to launch a nationwide campaign to attract more business.

William Purves Funeral Directors is rebranding and is to launch a new website, as well as a TV advertising campaign.

The company, which is based near Bruntsfield Links and has been run by five generations of the same family, is preparing a high-profile national and local advertising campaign.

Edinburgh-based public relations firm Hot Tin Roof has been appointed to work with designers at Mighty Small and 39steps on the Purves campaign.