No fuss funerals delivered with care
A no fuss funeral is a funeral stripped back to its essentials. It's a no frills funeral without a procession, hearses and limousines, and can be delivered with or without a service or mourners.
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Over 74,000 cremations a year
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Supporting families for over 30 years
What is a no fuss funeral?
For those who've always liked to do things without fuss, a simple funeral is the perfect way to say goodbye.
Our no fuss funerals at Distinct Cremations include everything you'd expect from a funeral, with the exception of a funeral procession and its associated traditions. And most importantly, they don't compromise on quality.
With Distinct Cremations, the funeral will include collection of the deceased by our compassionate team, full care at our state-of-the-art mortuary facilities, the provision of a simple coffin and the funeral cremation itself. Arrange a funeral service attended by family or a direct cremation. To find the funeral that best suits your family, get an instant online quote
We provide several options for cremation services
- Direct cremation: This option includes cremation without any mourners or a service, starting at £1,299
- Funeral Service: This option allows 30 or a 60 minute service starting at £1,899. This can include a celebrant or be family-led
For those planning ahead, we offer funeral plans
- Direct Cremation Plan: Arrange a future direct cremation without mourners or a service, starting at £1,899
- Funeral Service Plan: Plan for a future attended cremation, including mourners and a service, starting at £2,399
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How is a no fuss funeral different?
Choosing a no fuss funeral instead of a traditional funeral lets you celebrate a loved one's life however you wish, with less stress and no fuss.
You can see the key differences between a no fuss funeral and a traditional funeral in more detail below.
A no fuss funeral with Distinct Cremations
The contemporary, simple, fuss-free farewell
- A choice of options: an unattended cremation with no mourners present or an attended cremation
- A compassionate, attentive team there 24/7 for your questions and support with paperwork
- A service free of pomp and ceremony
- You can organise a separate memorial service that's personal and unique to your loved one
- On average 69%* cheaper than a traditional funeral, with prices starting from just £1,299
* 69% saving is based on the cost of a basic funeral at £4,285 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/ funeral-costs) vs the cost of a Distinct Cremations direct cremation at £1,299.
A traditional funeral with optional extras
A fixed format funeral, with a set service
- A set format 20-50 minute service held in a traditional setting like a church or chapel with mourners present
- Traditionally less personal and flexible
- Option to have a procession with a hearse and limousines
- Funeral and service coordination from a funeral director
- Costs on average £4,285# for a basic funeral
# The average cost of a basic funeral in 2024 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
What's covered?
| Direct Cremation | |
|---|---|
| Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary* | |
| Care at our professional mortuary | |
| 24/7 support | |
| Help with all legal and cremation paperwork | |
| Prepare the deceased for cremation | |
| A simple coffin or urn | |
| Removal of artificial mechanisms & pacemakers | |
| Respectful cremation at one of our 42 crematoriums | |
| Ashes scattered in the garden of remembrance | |
| A funeral procession | |
| Embalming & viewing of the deceased | |
| Repatriation from outside mainland GB |
| Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary* | Care at our professional mortuary | 24/7 support | Help with all legal and cremation paperwork | Prepare the deceased for cremation | A simple coffin or urn | Removal of artificial mechanisms & pacemakers | Respectful cremation at one of our 42 crematoriums | Ashes scattered in the garden of remembrance | A funeral procession | Embalming & viewing of the deceased | Repatriation from outside mainland GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Cremation |
* Weekdays 8am - 6pm, mainland Great Britain only
Arrange a funeral
From £1,299
If your loved one has passed away or is in the final stages of life, our team is here 24/7 to assist you. Your loved one is brought into our care and prepared for cremation at our mortuary, whilst we support you with all the necessary paperwork and arrangements before carrying out the cremation.
Prepaid funeral plan
From £1,899
Get the funeral you want with a prepaid funeral plan. Planning in advance takes the cost and stress away from your loved ones and protects against rising prices. Acceptance is guaranteed with protection for your money and no medical questions.
Get in touch with us today
Whether you're wanting to arrange a funeral today, interested in funeral plans, or looking for something else, our customer service specialists are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have.
No fuss funerals are rising in popularity
No fuss funerals have seen a distinct rise in popularity as they're much more affordable funerals to hold compared to traditional cremations, from 3% in 2019, just 3% of people to 20% in 2025.***
Arranging an unattended funeral with Distinct Cremations is straightforward. If you need any help, our customer service specialists are available 24/7 for any of your questions.
*** SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs
1. Call us
You can call us any time of the day, 365 days a year, and we will collect the deceased from the place of death and bring them into our care.
2. Paperwork guidance
Whilst we care for the deceased, our customer service specialists will contact the family to book the cremation and complete all the paperwork.
3. Cremation and ashes
We will tell you the cremation date. Your loved one's ashes can then be scattered in our garden of remembrance or personally hand returned to you.
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Fuss free 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 organise 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.
After the death of your loved one, you need to contact the register office and register the death within 5 days in England and Wales and within 8 days in Scotland. You'll need the cremation or burial certificate to start making the funeral arrangements. Using the help of a funeral provider like Distinct Cremations can speed up things as we are professionals and we can guide you through the process
How is a direct cremation different?
Direct cremations are simpler and more affordable than traditional funerals. Choosing not to have an attended funeral avoids the cost and fuss of a funeral procession and service. Instead, a separate memorial can be arranged at a more personal venue.
How do I arrange a fuss-free funeral?
Arranging a funeral with Distinct Cremations is simple. Contact us any time, and we’ll guide you through the process, from collecting the deceased to completing all necessary paperwork and arranging the cremation.
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.
How long does a cremation take?
Typically, it takes 1-3 hours for a body to be cremated, but that depends on what type of funeral you're having. To help you understand the process better, here's a step-by-step guide to what you can expect from a cremation.
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.
