Arrange a funeral to suit your wishes
Arrange a funeral with the support of our caring team, here to give you peace of mind about what really matters.
Remember your loved one how you wish with the choice of a dignified funeral service or an affordable direct cremation.
To learn more about our services, give us a call to speak to one of our compassionate specialists or get an instant quote online.
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 funeral options
Hold a caring funeral that suits you and your loved one best. From a Funeral Service led by family or a celebrant to an unattended Direct Cremation, our funerals are personal, affordable and carried out with the utmost dignity and respect.
To take the funeral arrangement stress away from you and your family, we keep the process as straightforward as possible. From beginning to end, our expert team will be on hand to support you.
Funeral Service
From £1,899
A personal funeral service for friends and family
Unrestricted number of attendees
A 30-minute service at the crematorium
Choice of family-led or celebrant-led funeral
Option to upgrade to a 60-minute service
Direct Cremation
From £1,299
Celebrate a life without the formalities of a funeral
Simple, dignified and our cheapest funeral service
No formal service or attendees present
Coffin rested in chapel whilst music plays
What's covered when you arrange a funeral with us
| Direct Cremation | Funeral Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Respectful cremation at one of our 41 crematoriums | ||
| Funeral service attended by loved ones | ||
| Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary* | ||
| Out of hours collection** | +£250 | +£250 |
| Daily care at our professional mortuary | ||
| Cremation preparation & medical device removal | ||
| Support with arrangements and legal paperwork | ||
| Classic coffin (or larger coffin) | ||
| Transportation to crematorium by private ambulance | ||
| Choice of music while coffin rests in chapel | ||
| Chapel attendant or funeral operative present | ||
| Ashes scattered at the crematorium | ||
| Ashes personally returned within 14 days | +£100 | |
| Donation to World Land Trust | ||
| Free telephone bereavement support | ||
| Funeral procession with hearse or limousine | ||
| Embalming & viewing of the deceased | ||
| Repatriation from outside mainland GB |
| Respectful cremation at one of our 41 crematoriums | Funeral service attended by loved ones | Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary* | Out of hours collection** | Daily care at our professional mortuary | Cremation preparation & medical device removal | Support with arrangements and legal paperwork | Classic coffin (or larger coffin) | Transportation to crematorium by private ambulance | Choice of music while coffin rests in chapel | Chapel attendant or funeral operative present | Ashes scattered at the crematorium | Ashes personally returned within 14 days | Donation to World Land Trust | Free telephone bereavement support | Funeral procession with hearse or limousine | Embalming & viewing of the deceased | Repatriation from outside mainland GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Cremation | +£250 | +£100 | ||||||||||||||||
| Funeral Service | +£250 |
* Weekdays 8am - 6pm, mainland Great Britain only
** Collection outside office hours or from a location other than a hospital or coroner's mortuary
Other important resources
For additional pricing information and a full list of our optional extras, see our price list or our CMA standardised price list.
For full details about our funeral services and how the process works with us, please read our terms & conditions.
You can also prepay for a future funeral for yourself or someone else. If this suits your wishes, please see our funeral plans.
Find a crematorium
Our crematoriums are equipped with leading audio and visual technology for meaningful tributes. The scenic grounds offer the ideal natural setting for ashes to be scattered and families to visit in remembrance.
Enter your town or postcode to find your nearest crematorium.
Why arrange a funeral with us
When you arrange a funeral for a loved one, it's important you have peace of mind that they will have a dignified and compassionate send-off. Our professional teams are dedicated to delivering services to be proud of.
Babworth Crematorium and grounds
We guarantee:
The highest quality of care
We use our own private ambulances, mortuary, crematoriums and trusted partners to personally look after your loved one.
Leading mortuary facilities
We meticulously prepare your loved one for cremation and care for them daily at our state-of-the-art mortuary.
Support with the essentials
We help you complete all the necessary cremation paperwork and make the arrangements for the cremation.
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 hand delivered 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 when you arrange a funeral with us
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.
Our funeral reviews
Offering the highest level of support throughout the funeral arrangements is so important to us from the first call to the funeral day. See what customers who chose to arrange a funeral with us are saying about their experience.
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Arrange a funeral with our helpful resources
We understand that it can be difficult to know where to start making arrangements for someone who has died. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Explore our guidance to learn more about your options and what's involved.
Arranging a funeral for a loved one
Find out the documents you need to arrange a funeral, the differences between cremation and burial and the alternative types of funeral available.
What to do when someone dies
Whether your loved one has died at home, in a care home or in hospital, we have guidance on the first steps to take to begin their funeral arrangements.
Anticipating a loved one's death
If your loved one is close to passing, our guides let you know what to expect to help you feel prepared and manage anticipatory grief.
Arrange a funeral FAQs
We're here for you to arrange a funeral that suits your family and your loved one's wishes. To help you make an informed choice, view our commonly asked questions or get in touch with any further queries.
How long does it take to arrange 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.
Learn more in our guide to arranging a funeral.
How do you arrange a simple funeral?
You can arrange a simple funeral with the support of a funeral provider like Distinct Cremations. Call our kind and experienced team on 01543 212000 to begin the arrangements.
Once you instruct us to carry out a funeral on behalf of your loved one, we support you at every stage. We help you fill out the required cremation paperwork and arrange the funeral service itself.
You will be kept informed as your loved one is brought into our care and arrangements can be sensitively made at your own pace. We are always on the other end of the phone to answer your questions.
What is the coffin made of?
We provide a classic light oak style coffin.
If a larger coffin is required, we will provide this at no additional cost.
Can I choose an urn?
All of our ashes are returned in a simple biodegradable container. For an additional cost, this can be upgraded to a casket or urn to keep, bury or scatter the ashes. Call us on 01543 211997 to discuss the options available.
What happens to the ashes after a direct cremation?
You have a choice. You can either have the ashes personally hand delivered within 14 days or scattered in the garden of rememberance at the crematorium.
Can I pick which crematorium I use?
If you’ve chosen a Funeral Service, you’ll be able to pick which of our crematoriums your funeral will take place at. A Direct Cremation or Funeral Service 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 a Funeral Service at one of our crematoria.
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.
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.
Can I send flowers to the crematorium?
A direct cremation is a simple cremation without a funeral service and all the additional expenses such as flowers. However, the family can make arrangements for flowers to be delivered to the crematorium directly should they wish.
Can I come and look around the grounds?
You’re free to visit any of our crematoriums, within their opening hours, to view the grounds and facilities ahead of time.
Ready to arrange a funeral?
If you need to organise a funeral now, we will bring your loved one into our care 24/7.
Your dedicated Customer Service Specialist will be there for you throughout to make arrangements for the cremation and keep you informed.
Call us to begin the arrangements.
Plan in advance for your own funeral or a loved one's with a funeral plan.
