Funeral director · Melrose

Thomas Brown & Sons

Thomas Brown & Sons is a funeral director in Melrose TD6 9EE. The nearest crematorium is Borders Crematorium, 0.5 miles away.

Contact & location

Address	Melrose, TD6 9EE
Phone	01896 822632
Website	thomasbrownandsons.co.uk
Local council	Scottish Borders
Area	Melrose, Scottish Borders

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Prices

Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only)	£2,950
Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee)	£1,945
Unattended burial (funeral director’s charges only)	£1,950

Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £4,245 — £2,950 funeral director’s charges plus £1,295 at Borders Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.

From Thomas Brown & Sons’ published standardised price list (2026), checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.

Questions to ask Thomas Brown & Sons

Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.

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Nearest crematoria

Borders Crematorium · 0.5 miles
Mortonhall Crematorium · 27.4 miles
Seafield Crematorium · 30.7 miles
Warriston Crematorium · 31.8 miles

Nearby cemeteries

Wairds Cemetery · 0.6 miles
Bowden Cemetery · 2.4 miles
Eastlands Cemetery · 3.0 miles
Galashiels Parish Churchyard · 3.5 miles

Frequently asked questions

How do I contact Thomas Brown & Sons?

Call 01896 822632. Visit thomasbrownandsons.co.uk. The address is Melrose, TD6 9EE. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.

How much does Thomas Brown & Sons charge?

According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), Thomas Brown & Sons charges £2,950 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £1,945 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.

Which crematorium is nearest to Thomas Brown & Sons?

Borders Crematorium is 0.5 miles away, and Mortonhall Crematorium is 27.4 miles away.