Direct Cremations you can trust

The UK’s best value direct cremation services, expertly delivered by the UK’s leading cremation services provider, at affordable prices.

Arrange a direct cremation with us today for just £895, inclusive of cremation fees, collection of the deceased, and hand return of ashes.

Planning for the future? Our pre-paid unattended funeral plan starts at £1,499, with a full money back guarantee on our single payment and 12 monthly instalment funeral plans

  • The UK’s largest independent cremation services provider
  • Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland UK
  • Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo
  • A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7
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Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DFPL) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide pre-paid funeral plans. Financial Services Register No. 965289.

These days, we like things less complicated, especially when saying goodbye to a loved one. Sue Cook, TV Presenter

Our Direct Cremation Services

We’re here for you whether you are looking for our services today or planning for tomorrow.

Find our services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.

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From £895

Our teams are available 24/7 and will support you through the next steps; from collection and care of your loved one, completion of all paperwork to the day of the funeral itself.

 

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Funeral Plans

From £1,499 or £17.61** per month

Relax knowing that the arrangements are agreed and paid for. There are no medical questions and acceptance is guaranteed. You can also pay in monthly instalments.

** Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period.

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What is a Direct Cremation?

Choosing a direct cremation instead of a traditional funeral lets you celebrate a loved one's life however you wish, rather than being bound by tradition or debt.

  • The cremation is usually unattended, without any mourners present.
  • Friends and family often instead have a celebration or wake at a time and place that suits them, when they are ready.
  • On average, it's over 76% cheaper *** than a traditional funeral.

At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in Direct Cremations, an affordable alternative to a traditional funeral, without any compromises.

*** 76% saving is based on the cost of a basic cremation funeral (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2022, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs) vs the cost of a Distinct Cremations Direct Cremation at £895.

Why choose a Direct Cremation with Distinct?

A cremation should be respectful, affordable and stress-free. We provide customers with a funeral that's of minimal emotional and financial burden, via direct cremation.

We are part of the Westerleigh Group, who are one of the largest funeral and cremation providers in the UK, serving over 50,000 families each year, and have been established for over 30 years

We have clear, transparent pricing, avoid hidden extras, but most importantly, we believe that low cost should not mean low quality.

Lowest Price

At Distinct Cremations we offer the highest quality direct cremation at the best price nationwide. Simple & affordable

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Stress Free

We’ll take care of everything, so your family don’t need to - from collection to the paperwork and right through to cremation

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Highest Quality

We have the Distinct advantage of only investing in the best funeral and mortuary care at our state of the art facilities

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24/7 Support

Our highly experienced, attentive customer service advisors are here for you & your family 24/7. We’re here whenever you need us

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Available Nationwide

No matter where you live in the UK mainland, our specialist direct cremations are available for the same price

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Dedication to Direct Cremation

We focus solely on direct cremations across mainland England, Wales and Scotland, offering the highest quality nationwide for the best price

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"I talked to the people at Distinct Cremations. They told me these days many of us don’t want to spend large sums of money on an elaborate funeral."

Sue Cook, TV Presenter

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We offer the highest level of support, but don't take our word for it

"Treated very kindly and sympathetically while sorting out a funeral.

It's not a nice thing to have to do, but lots of support was given. The whole thing was easy to sort and even good value for money"

Very helpfull Sarah answered all my questions

Anonymous 15/08/22

The team dealt with this very professional and was very helpful, couldn’t ask for any more from them

Anonymous 12/08/22

Easy website to navigate, speedy service, all good.

Anonymous 12/08/22

I hate going to a funeral, you hold things together, then breakdown at the funeral So me and the wife opted for the no attendance ceremony The girl I... Read more

Anonymous 10/08/22

good service ,very helpful , easy to do .

Anonymous 08/08/22

Made telephone enquiries on 2 occasions, didn't wait long for reply on either occasion and both members of staff were very courteous and helpful and provided... Read more

Anonymous 04/08/22

My husband and I have been putting off setting up a funeral plan mainly due to cost. With Distinct Cremations you have the option to pay over 5 or 10 years.... Read more

Anonymous 03/08/22

The website is well designed and information clear. I purchased the 'intimate plan' with a single payment. The purchasing process was straightforward and... Read more

Anonymous 29/07/22

Very friendly and helpful staff, the whole process was handled very efficiently despite some alterations on my part. Could not be better.

Anonymous 27/07/22

So simple to arrange, with comprehensive information. I researched ahead of time and the company has great reviews and a great service so went them. For... Read more

Anonymous 27/07/22
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