David Hardie & Son has been an established Galashiels based funeral director for many years, serving the local community and earning its trust. In 1960, David Hardie started trading from Douglas Place, Galashiels, providing joinery and cabinet-making services including the manufacture of coffins for customers as part of his service. Like many joiners during the early 20th Century, this provision gradually extended to arranging the whole funeral.
Over time David invests in new facilities and moves to customised premises at High Buckholmside. Over a decade later, he is joined by his son, also David, and the company is rebranded to reflect this. Business continues to grow steadily and in 2004, David (jnr) sought out another family business with ethics and experience to take on the legacy of his own. William Purves, with its five generations and reputation for premier funeral services, was a natural fit.
In 2009, David Hardie & Son moved to the old Ladhope Church Hall, transforming it into a beautifully refurbished funeral home including a chapel for up to 80 people. Today our values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respect are at the heart of David Hardie & Son as the locally based team continue providing first class support to bereaved families in Galashiels and the surrounding area.
