Funeral services and funeral plans at Borders Crematorium
We’re privileged to assist local families with respectful Galashiels funerals and comprehensive funeral plans at Borders Crematorium.
Our dedicated team is here to help you arrange a funeral plan in Galashiels, designed around your needs. Alternatively, we can support you in arranging a meaningful service for your loved one.
Get an instant quote based on your individual preferences. We’re here for what really matters.
Caring and attentive team
Here for you 24/7
Outstanding facilities
With over 30 years' expertise
Exceptional service
Rated 4.9/5 on Feefo
Outstanding services in collaboration with Galashiels funeral directors
We work closely with trusted funeral directors in the Galashiels area to fulfil your funeral services with compassion. Together, we are committed to ensuring that all your needs are met during this important and difficult time.
You can arrange a thoughtful service or pre-paid funeral plan from the comfort of your home, with our expert team available to guide you every step of the way.
Highest quality of care
We take pride in our mortuary facilities, private ambulances, and serene crematoriums for every family we serve.
Flexible funeral services
Families can say goodbye however feels most fitting, with options for both short and longer ceremonies delivered your way.
Trusted funeral professionals
With over 30 years of experience and thousands of cremations conducted, we know how to care for and support families.
All essentials included
Our funeral plans cover everything required for a respectful and dignified farewell, with no hidden extras to worry about.
Affordable choices
We make sure things are kept simple and affordable, offering only the services you need, without unnecessary costs.
Personal goodbyes
Honour your loved one with music, video and photo tributes played during the ceremony that reflect their life and memories.
Borders Crematorium
Borders Crematorium, Melrose, TD6 9HA
Borders Crematorium offers a peaceful and thoughtfully designed environment for commemorating loved ones. Serving families from Galashiels and surrounding areas such as Duns, Hawick, Melrose, and Cornhill-on-Tweed, it has provided a place of solace since its opening in 2011.
Enjoy a tranquil setting with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside close to the Eildon Hills.
It features modern technology, including a media system and an extensive music library.
Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, the crematorium and The Garden of Remembrance is a place for quiet reflection.
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Pre-paid Galashiels funeral plans
From £1,899
or £19.79* per month
Protect against rising funeral prices and take the stress of choosing and paying for a funeral away from your family with a Galashiels funeral plan. All our plans are also guaranteed anywhere else you move to in mainland UK.
* Price is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes admin fees.
View funeral plansArrange a funeral in Galashiels
From £1,299
Our Galashiels funerals care for your loved one with dignity and respect. Let us support you at every stage, collecting and caring for your loved one, handling all necessary paperwork and overseeing the funeral on the day itself.
Galashiels funeral services offered at Borders Crematorium
Choose peace of mind with any of our services. Our Galashiels funeral plans fix costs, so there are no unexpected charges for your family during a difficult time. Alternatively, arrange a service for your loved one with the support of our caring specialists.
Bring the whole family together
Our chapel comfortably seats 98 guests, with additional standing space and outdoor speakers for larger services.
Music and visual tributes
Celebrate your loved one’s life with their favourite music, a video tribute or a photo slideshow in the chapel.
Ample time to pay your respects
A 30-minute service is ideal for smaller groups, while a 60-minute service allows time for personal tributes and reflection.
Personally or professionally led
Choose to have the service led by loved ones or a professional. A chapel attendant will support you either way.
Read our reviews
“I can honestly say Distinct Cremations were amazing throughout. From first ringing them right through to receiving the ashes back, the service was excellent. They were thorough and compassionate in what was a traumatic time and kept me informed very step of the way.”
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Galashiels direct cremation
If a traditional funeral doesn’t feel right for you or your loved one, a direct cremation offers a simpler, more cost-effective alternative.
- The cremation is unattended, but our team ensures the level of care and respect you would expect.
- Everything needed for a respectful service is included, from the coffin to transport and the cremation itself.
- The coffin is placed in the chapel with a piece of music chosen by the family before the cremation takes place.
- The ashes can be returned to the family or scattered in our peaceful memorial garden.
A direct cremation in Galashiels offers a lower-cost alternative with the option of holding a separate memorial service at your preferred location.
Gardens at Borders Crematorium
