Bereavement Support FAQs

Frequently asked questions - page 1

Yes – many wakes are now held after the funeral has taken place, allowing people to come together to celebrate the life of the deceased.

Do you need permission to scatter ashes?

There can occasionally be restrictions on scattering ashes in certain locations. If you’ve got a specific location in mind, it’s best to speak to someone associated with that destination before making your decision.

How many people can attend a wake?

There’s no limit on how many people can attend a wake, only as many as the organiser and venue are comfortable with.

What’s a wake?

A wake is a social gathering that takes place either before or after a funeral.

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Diana 17/04/24

This is a good company, the cremation was dealt with very smoothly without any problems. The staff were very courteous and professional throughout. Everything... Read more

Wendy H 08/04/24

They gave a superb service, they were very professional from start to finish, but also friendly and empathetic too, at what was a very difficult time... Read more

Anonymous 07/04/24

Dee was lovely and understanding and advice was easy to understand

Anonymous 06/04/24

Very kind and helpful lady. She talked me through everything that I asked her about.

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Anonymous 02/04/24

From the very first phone call I felt things were going to be handled well. Kindness compassion and helpful ness were shown throughout. I was kept informed... Read more

Anonymous 01/04/24

Respectful. Understanding. All people concerned very helpful

Colin James John Cann 29/03/24

Before speaking to Distinct Cremations I had already checked other firms offering similar services and Distinct seemed like the best option for me. I... Read more

Anonymous 29/03/24

Received excellent service from Distinct Cremations. The passing of my stepfather was very distressing and emotional time for my family. David at DC... Read more

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