At Distinct Cremations we're focused on taking the stress away from your family, making the process as easy and straightforward as possible.
Our direct and private cremations are fuss-free, simple and affordable delivered with care, dignity and respect. And from beginning to end, our expert team will be on hand, 24/7, for your support.
Find our services below or alternatively you can view our CMA standardised price list.
Our unattended cremation is a great choice for those looking for a simple, low-cost unattended cremation without a funeral ceremony. Unattended cremations take place with no service or mourners present at our high-quality crematoria where dignified care is guaranteed throughout.
Our attended, personal cremation is a perfect option for those looking for a fuss-free farewell and a final chance to say goodbye. With an attended cremation you can have up to 20 people attending for a 20 minute service, making this a dignified and affordable option.
With so many options available, it can be difficult to determine which type of funeral is best suited for you.
From the contemporary choices of direct cremations that Distinct Cremations specialise in, to the traditional funeral and emerging eco options, below we'll provide you with a little guidance on each funeral option.
Otherwise known as an unattended funeral, a direct cremation takes place without a procession, service, ceremony and attendees. A direct cremation is the least expensive funeral option, a contemporary simple, fuss-free farewell, free of tradition.
Similar to a direct cremation, a personal attended cremation is also free of procession and tradition, but there is a service for a select number of attendees. A private cremation is for those looking for a fuss-free farewell and the final chance to say goodbye.
A simple funeral - also known as an essential funeral or an attended funeral - is a funeral without a procession, but with a service and attendees. It's the lowest cost option for those wanting a traditional funeral, with little fuss.
* Average price
The most common option, a traditional funeral includes a service and ceremony, and can be attended by as many people as the crematorium can hold. A procession with hearses and limousines may also be included, depending on the family's wishes.
** The average cost of cremation in 2021 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2022, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
There are further options too including burials, eco burials and woodland funerals. While burials have become less desired in recent years, the environmentally friendly alternatives have risen in popularity and availability.
Choosing a direct cremation instead of a traditional funeral lets you celebrate a loved one's life however you wish, with less stress and no fuss.
You can view the key differences between each funeral option in more detail below.
| Unattended Cremation | Personal Cremation | Simple Funeral | Traditional Cremation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperwork support & professional advice | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Funeral service coordination and guidance | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Washing & preparation of the deceased | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Choice of coffin | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Option to view deceased | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Choice of crematorium | ❌ | ✔️ ! | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Choice of cremation date | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Funeral procession | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Funeral service with attendance of mourners | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Return of ashes in ashes container or urn | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
"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
Arranging a direct cremation with Distinct is straightforward. However our customer service specialists are available 24/7 for any of your questions.
When you are ready, you can call us any time of the day, 365 days a year, and we will collect your loved one from the place of death, bringing them into our care.
Whilst your loved one is cared for in our high quality mortuary facilities, our customer service specialists will contact you to book the cremation and complete all the paperwork.
We will tell you the cremation date, if you wish to know. Your loved one's can then be scattered in our garden of remembrance or returned to you at no extra cost.
If you’ve chosen an attended cremation, you’ll be able to pick which of our crematoriums your funeral will take place at. A direct or attended cremation will take place in your region (where possible). We recommend you let your family and friends know of your plans in advance if you’re having an attended funeral at one of our crematoria.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer viewings of the deceased before, or during, the direct cremation.
With Distinct Cremations, it will take approximately 2-4 weeks to arrange the funeral. We will take care of all the arrangements, from the paperwork right through to the hand-delivering you the ashes.
We take pride in offering the deceased a dignified send-off. While in our care we wash their body, wash and comb their hair and dress them before the cremation.
Yes, as long you are over 18 you can take out a prepaid funeral plan for a direct cremation. We ask no medical questions and there are no screenings. You can see more on our funeral plans page.
At Distinct Cremations, we offer the best direct cremation service on the market for the best price. You can see how we compare to other funeral providers in the market with our comparison table
If you’re on certain benefits, you may be eligible to receive help from the government towards funeral costs.
You can, and it can make things easier and less stressful for when the time comes. If a loved one is suffering from a life limiting ailment, the dying person may want to be involved in their own funeral arrangements. Or a funeral can be planned when you're healthy with a funeral plan. We're happy to talk through your options 24/7 on 01543 211997.
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.
There’s no need to use a funeral director if you don’t want to. You can arrange the details of the funeral directly with us and we’ll also help make all the arrangements. If you need help on where to start, check out our in-depth guide to arranging a funeral without a funeral director.
If you need to organise a funeral now, we are open 24/7 and will make all the arrangements from taking the deceased into our care and completing all the paperwork. Your customer service specialists will liaise with you to make arrangements for the cremation and keep you updated.
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We’ll take care of everything, so your family don’t need to - from collection to the paperwork and right through to cremation
We have the Distinct advantage of only investing in the best funeral and mortuary care at our state of the art facilities
Our highly experienced, attentive customer service specialists are here for you & your family 24/7. We’re here whenever you need us
No matter where you live in the UK mainland, our specialist direct cremations are available for the same price
We focus solely on direct cremations across mainland England, Wales and Scotland, offering the highest quality nationwide for the best price
Below are a selection of reviews from those who have arranged a funeral with Distinct Cremations.
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