Burial costs in the Scottish Borders
At Thomas Brown & Sons, we provide clear and fully itemised burial costs in the Scottish Borders. Below you will find detailed pricing for graveside and traditional church burial services, including professional fees and Scottish Borders Council interment charges.
If you would like a personalised written quotation based on your wishes, please contact our office.
Graveside Service within the Scottish Borders
Funeral director fees
- Make necessary arrangements and carry out the funeral: £1,750.00
- Removal and care prior to funeral: £535.00
- Provision of hearse to cemetery: £270.00
- Provision of traditional burial coffin: £495.00
Total funeral director fees: £3,050.00
Additional Payments
- Scottish Borders Council interment fees: £1,147.00
- Ground purchase within the Scottish Borders: £2,086.60
These fees are set by Scottish Borders Council and are payable in addition to our funeral director fees.
Traditional Church Service and Burial within the Scottish Borders
Funeral director fees
- Make necessary arrangements and carry out the funeral: £1,795.00
- Removal and care prior to funeral: £535.00
- Provision of hearse for church service and burial: £270.00
- Provision of traditional burial coffin (Golden, Natural Oak or Mahogany): £495.00
Total funeral director fees: £3,095.00
Additional Payments
- Scottish Borders Council interment fees: £1,147.00
- Ground purchase within the Scottish Borders: £2,086.60
These fees are set by Scottish Borders Council and are payable in addition to our funeral director fees.
Alternative coffin options
- Cardboard coffin: £310.00
- Wicker coffin (from): £630.00
- Eco pine coffin: £650.00
- Superior raised lid coffin: £650.00
- Superior raised lid, panelled side coffin: £740.00
Optional additional charges
- Provision of limousine: £270.00
- Provision of car for four: £150.00
- Surcharge if church service is requested: £100.00
- Service sheets: Price on application
Important information about burial costs
Burial costs in the Scottish Borders include professional funeral director services and additional payments made to Scottish Borders Council for interment and ground purchase.
Council fees may vary depending on location and circumstances. All third-party charges are clearly shown above.
If you would like guidance on burial options or require a written quotation tailored to your requirements, please contact our team.
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