The younger brother of AFL coaches Chris and Brad Scott has died unexpectedly at the age of 37.

Death notices described Ben Scott, of Bonbeach in Melbourne's south-east, as a fun, caring and adventurous young man who loved the beach.

Coaches Brad and Chris Scott. Credit:Pat Scala

Fairfax Media understands he died of an anaphylactic reaction to some food on November 14. The funeral will be held on Thursday in Hawthorn.

He leaves behind a young son.