Crematorium · Melrose

Borders Crematorium

Borders Crematorium is a crematorium at Wairds Cemetery, Melrose, Scottish Borders. It is the closest option for Melrose, Galashiels, Selkirk, Jedburgh. The nearest other crematorium is Mortonhall Crematorium, 27.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Wairds Cemetery, Melrose, TD6 9HA
Phone	01896 823357
Website	borderscrem.co.uk
Council area	Scottish Borders
County / area	Scottish Borders

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,295 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£795
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh. Effective 1 Apr 2026. 60-min Mon-Fri fee varies by time £945-£1,295 (midday peak used); 30-min 08:30/09:00/17:30 £795). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Borders Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Borders Crematorium

Melrose0.6 mi
Galashiels4.1 mi
Selkirk6.3 mi
Jedburgh10.1 mi
Kelso10.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Borders Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01896 823357.

How much does a cremation at Borders Crematorium cost?

Borders Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,295, with a lower-cost option at £795 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.