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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
Estimated cost by funeral type
Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation
£3,826–£4,255
Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included
£1,995
Attended burial Service with mourners + burial
£4,074–£4,128
Unattended burial No service · burial
£2,814–£2,868
Burial estimates: May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees.
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration
£1,000
Collection of the deceased
£300
Care of the deceased
£400
Coffin (wood effect foil veneer)
£445
Viewing / chapel of rest
£20
Hearse / transport
£795
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)
£2
Transfer / removal
£185
Return of ashes
£25
Embalming
£175
Officiant / minister
POA
Out-of-hours collection
POA
Figures from their own published price list (dated April 2026, confirmed current 2026-04-02).
What people say
66 Google reviews · 4.9★ average
A selection from their Google reviews
★★★★★
I must commend all members of staff for their friendly and professional approach. Fraser, who met Jane prior to her death and helped me so much in carrying out her wishes. His knowledge of process and procedures and how to apply it to our circumstances provided great confidence. Stuart our driver had an excellent approach. Whilst on the journey between church and crematorium he struck very good balance about when to chat and knowing when to leave us to ourselves. Although I had lesser dealings with Hazel and Anne their approach was also a credit to the team.
★★★★★
I would recommend anyone to use Ian Brown Funeral Directors.
My personal experience with them made the most difficult day for our family go smoothly and respectfully from start to finish.
★★★★★
I cannot rate this place high enough. I went with my mum to arrange her funeral which she wanted to plan. Derek Hume dealt with us and was amazing a credit to the company. He explained everything in detail to us and gave us all the separate costings. The atmosphere in the place was comfortable, we laughed, we cried but Derek remained professional and matched how we were feeling at the time. Hopefully it will be a while before I need to contact you again but I will have full confidence when the time comes that everything will be dealt with in a professional manner. Thank you
★★★★★
All the Grieve family would like to thank you on your excellent caring service during the sad process of our loved ones funeral
★★★★★
We can’t praise Ian Brown Funeral Directors highly enough. We used their services on the death of a close family friend, and would have to say that we were impressed all round with every aspect of their work. They took time at every step, to make sure that our needs were fully met.We dealt mainly with Shannon, who guided us so professionally in all arrangements. Joe, too, was so helpful and supportive, every time we spoke to him.
All in all, we would have no hesitation in recommending Ian Brown of Carstairs. Their help and support at a very difficult time was greatly appreciated. Thank you.
About Ian Brown Funeral Directors
Ian Brown Funeral Director at our Carstairs funeral home is committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
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