from William Purves Funeral Directors

The beloved William Purves Funeral Director, Syd Stevenson, is retiring after a 30-year career in the sector, six of which were with William Purves in St Andrews. His position will be filled by Amanda Mainland, a Funeral Director with over six years’ experience in the industry.
Syd began his career as a Funeral Director in 1994 and was approached by William Purves to open their St Andrews branch in 2018. Since then, Syd has directed close to 2,000 funerals, supporting local families during the challenging and vulnerable experience of losing a loved one.
It is this devotion to his role that has seen Syd held in high regard by the local community and praised by colleagues for his dedication, loyalty and diligence.
Following in Syd’s footsteps is Amanda Mainland, who was welcomed to the William Purves team earlier last year.
Having started her career in the sector as an assistant at her local crematorium over six years ago, Amanda’s passion for making a positive difference encouraged her quick progression to become a Funeral Director.
Amanda will lead the team in St Andrews to continue providing the highest level of care and compassion to local families.
Syd Stevenson commented on his time with William Purves:
“The highlight of my career was being approached to join William Purves. They are a business which truly acts in line with its values and has the respect of families at the centre of everything they do. When you get that first call from a grieving person, you can hear the despair in their voice. I have been privileged to become a part of many families following that first call, supporting them as we work to deliver something special for their loved one.
“Now, I’m looking forward to heading off to spend some time in the sun, and some more time on the bowling green!”
Amanda Mainland commented on her appointment:
“It has been an honour to learn and work under Syd over the last few months, and his legacy of excellence and care will continue under my watch.
“I am proud to join William Purves, a funeral director that is synonymous with integrity, compassion and delivering the highest level for funeral care. I am committed to upholding these standards and supporting families across St Andrews.”
On behalf of the team at In Focus, Editor wishes Syd a long, healthy and happy retirement and, to Amanda, the very best in her new role. William Purves are great supporters of this magazine and for that, we extend our gratitude, with special thanks to Tania Gillespie.
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