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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Distinct Cremations, Oak Tree Court, Brookfield Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JN
0808 296 7878
info@distinctcremations.co.uk
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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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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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.