Why Choose Distinct Cremations

Attitudes to funerals have changed and not everyone wants a traditional ‘black’ funeral service. Distinct Cremations was established to meet the growing consumer need for simpler, no fuss, more affordable funerals.

Why Choose Distinct Cremations

Attitudes to funerals have changed and not everyone wants a traditional ‘black’ funeral service. Distinct Cremations was established to meet the growing consumer need for simpler, no fuss, more affordable funerals.

Simple. Affordable. No Fuss Funerals

Distinct Cremations is a specialist provider of direct cremation services. As part of Westerleigh group, we are one of the UK’s largest funeral and cremation service providers. We have been established for 30 years’ and arrange over 50,000 cremations each year using our own staff and through our own network of crematoria.

Distinct Cremations aim to give everyone the freedom to have their funeral their way, with less cost and less stress. We have clear, transparent pricing, avoid hidden extras, but most importantly, we believe that low cost should not mean low quality.

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01543 211997

If you need to organise a funeral call our freephone number to speak with our Personal Advisors who are here to answer your questions 24/7.

If you have a question or would like to take out a funeral plan call us now.

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Our plans are secure, safe to buy and come with a full money back GUARANTEE. Click here for further details on FCA regulations.

Why Arrange a Funeral with Distinct Cremations?

The process when you arrange a cremation should be respectful, affordable and stress-free. With 30 years of experience and directly owned crematoria, we provide customers with a funeral that's of minimal emotional and financial burden, via direct cremation. When you decide to arrange a funeral with us, we make sure our pricing is clear and transparent, we avoid hidden extras and most importantly, we believe that low cost should not mean low quality, providing your loved one with high-quality care.

We specialise in direct cremation services and are part of the Westerleigh Group, who own and manage crematoria throughout the UK and support over 50,000 families per year.

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 owning all our crematoria & can guarantee the highest quality of care from beginning to end

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24/7 Support

Our highly experienced, attentive personal 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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Highest Standards

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Distinct Cremations is different as we offer the highest quality direct cremation services of any specialist direct cremation provider in the UK. We operate to the highest standards, and have proper professional facilities to care for the deceased. We believe that what the customer cannot see must be the same high quality as the services they do see.

Distinctly Better

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We are a company driven by a better way of doing things. Everyone who works here understands there are no second chances to get things right. Our services more clearly reflect the attitudes and needs of people today. Understanding and support are part of our DNA and the reason our services are not only distinct, but also distinctly better.

Keeping it Simple

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We deliver a simplified approach – all the essentials are taken care of, relieving the financial pressure at an already stressful time. We also provide value in other ways, by managing our costs to keep prices low, ensuring prices are transparent and clear, by avoiding hidden extras, and through the attention to detail we provide at every step.

Giving You Choice

family do not need to worry about any arrangements

Our customers are free to say goodbye their way. Small service? No service? The freedom to choose a separate celebration? We make it simple, affordable, and most importantly, individual.

Leading The Way

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We challenge convention to offer funerals with fresh thinking therefore creating value and delivering more unique experiences. Our commitment to sustainability also means we reduce waste, excess, and our impact on the world.

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Distinct Cremations, Oak Tree Court, Brookfield Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JN

0808 296 7878

info@distinctcremations.co.uk

Read more about our cremation plans

Read or request your copy of Our Guide to Distinct Cremations. The guide will give you step by step details of why a pre-paid direct cremation plan is increasing in popularity and why you should take one out.

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A Distinct Reputation

We offer the highest levels of support and service but don't take our word for it read why our customers trust us.

Perfect plan for us.both.

Janet Hinton 09/05/22

Customer service brilliant. Easy to set up. Always happy to help with any questions you may have. Good listeners.

Anonymous 09/05/22

Because our family will not have the hassle of arranging our funerals. All they have to do is make one phone call to Distinct cremations & they will... Read more

Roy Butler 03/05/22

They were very helpful & explained everything clearly,but without being pushy or pressurising us into buying their product. After we had thought about... Read more

Anonymous 03/05/22

Having seen several options I chose this one as it best suited my needs. Pricing is very competitive.

John Alfred Sawdon 28/04/22

Excellent service. Extremely professional. Very friendly & courteous.

Anonymous 28/04/22

Exactly what we are wanting

Jean Mease 27/04/22

Very efficient, very friendly and explained everything so clearly. The whole setting up system was very easy and quick.

Anonymous 27/04/22

Purchased prepaid simple cremation plans for my wife and myself. Received a good service at all times. Minor error on one document rectified without any... Read more

Anonymous 23/04/22

Quick and easy to set up.

Anonymous 21/04/22
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If you need to organise a funeral today please call us 24/7 and we can make all the arrangements. If you have a question about a funeral plan call or message us we will advise you of the best options.

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Advice

Read and download useful guides and articles that will help you make the right decision about taking a funeral plan out or organising a funeral.

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Frequently asked questions

No - We can’t send ashes overseas directly, however we can help you to make the arrangements to do so yourself.

Yes, lump sum payments and instalments up to 12 months are held in a secure Trust which is managed by independent trustees. For 5 & 10 year instalment plans we purchase a “whole of life” policy from one of the UK's largest mutual life organisations, Scottish Friendly, who are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulations Authority, to provide your chosen cremation at the time of need.

The Westerleigh Group are the parent company of Distinct Cremations. Together, we are one of the largest funeral and cremation service providers. The Westerleigh Group have owned and managed a network of private crematoria within the UK for over 30 years.

A direct cremation is a simple fuss-free cremation without the costs, and stress, associated with arranging a traditional funeral. For many, a direct cremation allows them to separate the cremation from the celebration of the deceased’s life, allowing them a dignified opportunity to say goodbye in a way that better suits them.

To make things even easier, all of the arrangements are made directly with us.

In the unlikely event that Distinct Cremations stops trading your money will still be safe.

For lump sum and instalments up to 12 months we hold your money securely in the Distinct Funeral Plans Trust, your investment is set aside completely separately from our day-to-day activities. In the Trust, your money can only ever be used towards the cost of your funeral and nothing else, making it 100% safe and protected against any eventuality.

For 5 & 10 year instalment plans we purchase a “whole of life” policy from one of the UK's largest mutual life organisations, Scottish Friendly, who are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulations Authority, to provide your chosen cremation at the time of need.

The first modern cremation in the UK occurred in 1885, kickstarting the adoption of cremations by the British public. Learn more about the history of cremations in the UK.

We have over 36 crematoria spread across England, Scotland and Wales. You can see our full list of crematoria to find your nearest one.

Many of our crematoria allow the attendance of pets by prior arrangement. Let your Customer Service Advisor know about your plans and they can make all of the arrangements for you.