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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
Estimated cost by funeral type
Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation
£3,050
Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included
£1,450
Attended burial Service with mourners + burial
£3,154
Unattended burial No service · burial
£3,154
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
£995
Collection of the deceased
£90
Care of the deceased
£200
Coffin (an oak veneer including interior set)
£450
Viewing / chapel of rest
£375
Hearse / transport
£375
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)
£2
Transfer / removal
£160
Return of ashes
£20
Embalming
£90
Officiant / minister
POA
Out-of-hours collection
POA
Figures from their own published price list (confirmed current 2026-04-02).
What people say
79 Google reviews · 5.0★ average
A selection from their Google reviews
★★★★★
At the most difficult time of my 72 years life, I found the care, compassion and attention to detail of Peter, Susan and Jake Melrose to be a great comfort.
My wife and life companion of 54 years was taken from me in a tragic accident and I am heartbroken and totally devastated.
After speaking to several Funeral Directors and comparing the services offered, my daughter chose Melrose because of their personal commitment to look after my wife and arrange the transfer from Oxford to Blyth. Peter dove down himself and made all of the arrangements to safely look after her.
The care continued throug
★★★★★
We felt completely looked after by Peter's calm manner and professionalism. We know our mam would have wanted Melrose Services for her funeral. Peter's warmth and personal touch made a difficult time that little bit easier. Thanks again for all you did.
★★★★★
I found Melrose Funeral absolutely fantastic when they organised my wife’s recent funeral. They were so very caring and NOT pushy at all in choosing the coffin. Thank you very much Peter and staff during this very difficult time for me and my family.
★★★★★
It is with great appreciation we thank Melrose Funeral Services. Peter and his staff ensured the most respectful, professional and courteous service throughout our dad’s funeral arrangements. The guidance and support we received was both comforting and reassuring. Very reliable and highly recommend.
★★★★★
Arranging a funeral is rarely a task you would want to do but when you have to, I would wholeheartedly recommend Melrose Funeral Services Ltd.
They are everything you could hope for. Professional and experienced but with humility and compassion in abundance. Pricing is v reasonable.
They do a very important job very well.
I’ve had the unfortunate, but not uncommon, experience of arranging both of my parents funerals, Melrose Funeral services was, by far, the better option and I’m very glad that I was able to use them. Thank you all very much. Fiona Bell
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