Why Distinct Cremations?
30 Years of Experience
24/7 Help & Support at a Time of Loss
National Network of Crematoria
An Unattended Direct Cremation Simply, a cremation without a funeral, there is no service and no attendees - at Distinct Cremations we focus on providing simple, affordable funerals. Nothing more and nothing less. But simple doesn’t mean lower quality. It means taking a cremation back to its essentials – a dignified cremation in a high quality crematorium.
(If you would like to have people attend the cremation you can choose a small Private Cremation with up to 15 people or an Attended Cremation with as many attendees)
Collection and Care of The Deceased We have specialised vehicles and trained drivers that will take the deceased to our professional mortuary where they will be prepared and dressed in a gown respectfully for the cremation.
24 hours, 7 days a Week Support For comfort and reassurance every family has a Personal Advisor to answer any questions. They will help make all the arrangements to pick up the deceased, keep you informed, complete the legal paperwork and give you a call on the day of the cremation.
A Simple Coffin A simple but good quality wood effect coffin is provided.
The Cremation The cremation will take place at one of our crematoria and a Personal Advisor will keep you informed.
Ashes scattered in the Garden of Remembrance The ashes are carefully scattered in our remembrance gardens which are beautifully landscaped gardens. (Ashes can be returned by hand to you within 21 days for a cost of £75)
What is Not Included This is a simple direct cremation and there will be no viewing of the deceased, attendees, processions, hearses and flowers. Doctors certificate and removing pacemakers and artificial limbs will incur an additional cost - click here to view prices
At times the law or regulations change that we cannot foresee and we may have to pass these costs on. Prices are subject to review by Distinct Cremations. If at the point of application the service price has changed for any reason, we will advise you of this and there will be no obligation for you to continue.
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Call Us
Our advisors are here 24/7 to make all the arrangements to collect the deceased and help complete any paperwork.
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Choose a Service
Choose how many people will attend the service or there is an option for an unattended cremation too.
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The Cremation
If you have an attended cremation the Chapel Attendant will support you on the day. Ashes can either be scattered in the gardens or returned within 21 days.
Being part of the Westerleigh Group we have helped over 50,000 families a year and here is what a few of them have to say about us.
No you do not you can arrange the funeral yourselves or directly with us and we will help make all the arrangements. You can find a really useful guide on DIY funerals Link texthere.
A direct cremation takes away all the fuss and separates the cremation from the celebration. A direct cremation also provides families and friends with a dignified opportunity to say goodbye in the way that suits them, without the costs, and stress that come with arranging a traditional funeral. All the arrangements are organised with us directly.
It can take from 1-2 weeks but this will mainly depend if there is an inquest and availability at a crematorium.