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Want to plan a farewell in advance?
Secure peace of mind with a prepaid funeral plan that meets your wishes while easing the burden on your loved ones.
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We're here 24/7 to provide a simple, dignified service with care and compassion for what really matters.
Exceptional service
Rated 4.9/5 on Feefo
Experience you can trust
Over 74,000 cremations a year
Expert funeral care
Supporting families for over 30 years
Our affordable cremation services
When saying goodbye, we take care of what really matters. Our Funeral Service Plan with a service at the crematorium or our unattended Direct Cremation Plan let you plan ahead with specialist support from our experts.
Our teams are here to look after you and your loved ones when they need us most. If a loved one has died or is close to death, we also deliver our own cremation services with the greatest respect. Arrange a funeral service attended by family or a direct cremation.
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Prepaid funeral plan
From £1,899
or £19.79* per month
Get the funeral you want with a prepaid funeral plan. Planning in advance takes the cost and stress away from your loved ones and protects against rising prices. Acceptance is guaranteed with protection for your money and no medical questions.
* Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes administration fees.
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From £1,299
If your loved one has passed away or is in the final stages of life, our team is here 24/7 to assist you. Your loved one is brought into our care and prepared for cremation at our mortuary, whilst we support you with all the necessary paperwork and arrangements before carrying out the cremation.
Why choose us
Whichever cremation services you choose, your loved one will have a dignified and caring send-off. Our dedicated teams and trusted partners deliver all of the services for our affordable direct cremations and simple funerals.
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Our cremations offer:
Professional and well-equipped facilities
We use our own private ambulances, mortuary and crematoriums. Looking after your loved one personally guarantees the highest quality of care.
Leading mortuary care
Our team meticulously prepare your loved one for cremation and care for them daily at our state-of-the-art mortuary.
A respectful farewell at the crematorium
Your loved one is brought into the crematorium. At a direct cremation, your chosen music is played and a moment of remembrance is observed.
Ashes returned or scattered
The individually identified and tracked ashes can be personally returned to you within 14 days or scattered at the crematorium.
Caring and attentive team
Here for you 24/7
Outstanding facilities
With 41 crematoriums nationwide
Dedicated funeral arranger
Personally supporting you throughout
What to expect from our cremation services
1. You call us
Call us 24/7 to make your funeral arrangements. Our caring team will lead you through the initial steps.
2. We bring into our care
We transport your loved one to our professional mortuary via private ambulance and prepare them for cremation.
3. Funeral arrangements
Whilst your loved one is cared for, we support with all the necessary paperwork and practical arrangements.
4. Cremation takes place
Your loved one is taken to one of our 41 crematoriums across mainland Great Britain for a dignified send-off.
5. Ashes are returned
The ashes can be scattered at the crematorium or personally returned within 14 days.
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Help and guidance
Need more information before you make a decision? Use our guides to help arrange cremation services for a loved one who has died or find out more about funeral plans so you can confidently plan ahead.
Funeral planning ahead of time
A funeral plan confirms what you'd like and lets you secure your future arrangements. Setting up a plan can also open up the conversation with those close to you about your wishes and theirs.
What to do when someone dies
Understanding what you need to do when someone dies, and when to do it, can help ease the stress and confusion you may be feeling about the arrangements. Our guidance takes you through the key steps.
Anticipating the death of a loved one
If you're expecting a loved one to pass away soon, you may find comfort in feeling more prepared. Our sensitive guidance lets you learn more about the emotions you may feel and the practical arrangements to expect.
FAQs about our cremation services
See our FAQs for answers to our commonly asked questions. If you still have queries about our funeral services or prepaid funeral plans, please get in touch. Our compassionate team of experts is here to support you.
How much is a cremation service in the UK?
The average cost of a funeral in the UK is now £4,285^[1]^. Our funeral plans start from as little as £1,899 or from just £1,299 if you need to arrange a funeral today or in the very near future.
^[1]^ SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs
What is the cheapest cremation?
The cheapest way to be cremated in the UK is with a direct cremation which takes place without a funeral service or mourners in attendance and starts from just £1,299 with Distinct Cremations if you need a funeral today.
Why should I choose Distinct Cremations ahead of other providers?
At Distinct Cremations, we offer cost-effective direct and funeral services, without cutting any corners. Respectful care for your loved one is prioritised throughout.
We deliver all of the services ourselves including transport, care at our mortuary, cremation at one of our crematoriums and the scattering or return of the ashes. Our caring team is there to offer support throughout with both paperwork and making the arrangements.
As part of the Westerleigh Group, we are one of the UK’s largest cremation service providers. We have 41 crematoriums nationwide and facilitate over 74,000 each year.
When will the funeral take place?
The cremation service will take place Monday to Friday during working hours.
When the time comes, our compassionate team will liaise between the person arranging the funeral and the chosen crematorium to find a suitable date and time.
How long is an attended cremation service?
Cremation service lengths can vary depending on the type of farewell you would like. With our attended cremation services, we offer two service lengths. You can choose to have a service lasting for either 30 or 60 minutes. The time can be used to share memories of your loved one, play a piece of music in honour of the deceased, give a eulogy or simply have a moment of quiet reflection.
For an unattended cremation, there’s no service held before the cremation takes place.
How many people can attend a cremation service?
At Distinct Cremations, there is no restriction on attendees for our attended funeral service. Our Customer Service Specialists can give you full information about the seating capacity at your chosen crematorium and the service lengths available. Give us a call on 01543 211997.
What support is available for planning the funeral?
Our knowledgeable team will assist with all of the essential funeral arrangements. The cremation itself, transport of the deceased, support filling out the required paperwork and arrangments for the funeral service are all included in the price of the plan.
We can also offer additional services at the time of need like printed service stationery. However, these additional extras are not included in the Funeral Service price.
How long does it take to plan a funeral?
With Distinct Cremations, it will take approximately 2-4 weeks to arrange the funeral. This includes the completion of the necessary paperwork and the cremation itself. Once the cremation has taken place, the ashes can be scattered in the crematorium garden of remembrance or personally returned by our team within 14 days.
How and when do I pay for the funeral?
Upon arranging a funeral, once you’ve agreed the type of service that you’d like, one of our Customer Service Specialists will take the payment in full, which can be made by credit or debit card.
For those planning ahead, we offer funeral plans that can be paid for upfront or in monthly instalments, allowing you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance.
Who are the Westerleigh Group?
The Westerleigh Group are the parent company of Distinct Cremations. Together, we are one of the UK’s largest cremation providers. The Westerleigh Group have owned and managed a network of crematoria within the UK for over 30 years. We now operate 41 crematoriums.
Westerleigh Group has a strong emphasis on the environmental aspect of its work and has been measuring emissions and investing in the latest energy efficiency for some time. By 2032, Westerleigh Group has a target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by continuing to invest in the latest energy-efficient equipment and developing a significant programme of woodland tree planting.
Westerleigh Group’s crematoriums also have extensive and beautiful grounds and offer a unique opportunity to respond to the current biodiversity crisis and offset residual carbon.
Arrange a cremation today
Our friendly team can help you arrange a dignified and low cost cremation for your loved one or for yourself in future.
We're here to answer any questions you may have about our cremation services, so if there's something you'd like to clarify, please contact us.
Or view our funeral plans for more information about planning ahead.
