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If you're looking to arrange a funeral, we have provided helpful guides, checklists and advice from our experts below.

Arrange a Funeral Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section is based on questions we're often asked by our customers about arranging a funeral.

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Many people struggle to afford a funeral because of the rising funeral costs. If you’re arranging the funeral of a loved one and you think you can’t afford it, check if you’re eligible for Government assistance via a Funeral Expenses Payment in England & Wales or check your eligibility and apply for a Funeral Support Payment in Scotland.

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.

What our customers say about us

We offer the highest level of support, but don't just take our word for it. Below are recent reviews from customers who bought a funeral with us.

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Nicci Saville , on Google 17 Jan 2026
The service provided was a truly personal and caring one. Very professional and knowledgeable. Care was taken throughout the journey I was impressed with the service. Thank you.
Debbie Banks, on Trustpilot 15 Jan 2026
Amazing service from start to finish , they made me feel like my dad was being cared for from the moment I rang them so respectful and helpful I spoke to a lady called Maxine who was amazing and a young lady called Libby delivered my dads ashes she was amazing so respectful and kind ,everyone was amazing I would highly recommend this service to anyone
Roger Bramford, on Google 12 Jan 2026
I found Distinct Cremations very helpful to me during my recent bereavement. Nothing was too much to ask, and the ashes were delivered to me as per my request. My grateful thanks to their staff, especially Maxine for your personal care shown to my partner Lorraine.
William Pedel, on Google 8 Jan 2026
The whole experience with Distinct Cremations was excellent did everything we needed, and Maxine helped us in a very professional way and looked after our every need, she was a pleasure to deal with 10/10
Philip Evans, on Google 6 Jan 2026
This is the second time using distinct cremations again the service and compassion was 1st class they make a difficult time much easier . Thankyou
Alan Cook, on Trustpilot 6 Jan 2026
A great company to deal with, communication from start to finish was excellent. Chris their celebrant was also excellent in leading the Eulogy and Tribute to my Dad. It really felt like a happy celebration of Dad's life. Just what we needed .
Linda Payne, on Trustpilot 1 Jan 2026
My father had arranged in advance for this service so we knew all was as he wished it to be. What took me by surprise was just how kind and caring it was. To have one person to contact ( thank you Maxine) who checked and advised all along was wonderful and made the whole process less upsetting. I felt that Dad's remains were treated with respect and we were supported throughout. We have received his ashes and will go on to make our own arrangements with those. Excellent service. Thank you to Maxine and team
Sarah, on Trustpilot 24 Dec 2025
So glad we went with Distinct Cremations for my Mother’s funeral. Sarah and her colleagues were so caring and kind and professional. I felt very well looked after from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again in the future. We were able to give Mum a perfect service at an affordable cost.
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Over 74,000 cremations a year

Westerleigh Group including Distinct Cremations carried out over 74,000 cremations in 2024.

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Distinct Cremations office: Oak Tree Court, Brookfield Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JN

‘Distinct Cremations’ is a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DPFL) and Distinct Cremations Limited (DCL). DFPL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No. 965289. DCL provides ‘at need’ funeral and cremation services and is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Both companies are registered in England. DFPL No. 13366327 and DCL No. 13366310. Registered office: Head Office Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QP. Part of the Westerleigh Group.