How we compare with Pure Cremation funeral plans
Comparing funeral plans from the leading providers can involve a lot of information.
We've cut through the details to highlight the main differences between us and Pure Cremation - and why you don't have to settle for less than you really want.
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The Distinct Cremations difference
Distinct and Pure are both cremation providers who can help arrange a funeral now, or provide a funeral plan for the future.
The big difference is simple - with 42 crematoriums across mainland UK, we offer both unattended and attended funeral plans. That means with Distinct Cremations you can choose a funeral with a service as part of your guaranteed plan price and know that the cost won't increase in the future.
You can have a funeral service
We offer a Funeral Service Plan, so you can have a 30 or 60 minute service at today's prices.
We use our own crematoriums
As part of the Westerleigh group, we have 42 crematoriums across the UK. With a Funeral Service Plan, you choose the crematorium.
No future costs
With our Funeral Service Plan, you know the service is included in the price you pay today. There is no need to upgrade later, at future prices.
Pay over 12 months at no extra cost
If you want to spread the price of your plan over 12 months, you can, at no extra cost.
How a Pure Cremation plan compares with Distinct Cremations funeral plans
Pure Cremation offer a direct cremation plan from £2,095. Family can choose to upgrade to an attended service at the time of the funeral, and will have to pay an additional fee at that time that varies depending on location and number of mourners.
With Distinct Cremations, we want to give you the funeral you choose, with guaranteed peace of mind. We offer a Direct Cremation Plan from £1,999 and a Funeral Service Plan from just £2,299 including discount. Our Funeral Service plan includes the cost of the service at any of our 42 crematoriums and number of mourners up to the capacity of the crematorium. Included services are guaranteed at today's price, so you can be confident that it's all taken care of.
The key differences
| Pure Cremation Direct Cremation Plan | Distinct Cremations 30 minute Funeral Service Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,095 | £2,299 inc discount |
| Provides a Funeral service Plan | ||
| Charges additional fee for mourners to attend | e.g. up to £995 this month | included in plan |
| Option of family-led or celebrant-led service | ||
| Choice of date and time of funeral | ||
| Choice of crematorium | ||
| Payments can be spread over 12 months | at added cost | |
| Uses own crematoriums |
| Price | Provides a Funeral service Plan | Charges additional fee for mourners to attend | Option of family-led or celebrant-led service | Choice of date and time of funeral | Choice of crematorium | Payments can be spread over 12 months | Uses own crematoriums | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Cremation Direct Cremation Plan | £2,095 | e.g. up to £995 this month | at added cost | |||||
| Distinct Cremations 30 minute Funeral Service Plan | £2,299 inc discount | included in plan |
Prices correct as of 06/01/2026
Have confidence in the plan you choose
Choosing a funeral plan now means you can be sure you'll have the funeral you want and your loved ones won't face unexpected financial pressure at a difficult time. That's why your funeral plan should include all the elements that are important to you. If you want a funeral with a service, your plan should include it now, fixed at today's prices - and not as an unknown additional fee later.
With a Distinct Cremations Funeral Plan, you can be confident that you're in experienced and caring hands. We are part of the Westerleigh Group, the UK's largest cremation provider. With 42 crematoriums across the UK, we have the flexibility to offer affordable cremations and the experience to ensure each one is carried out with dignity and compassion.
Compare plan prices between Pure Cremation and Distinct Cremations
| A funeral plan for the future | |
|---|---|
| Pure Cremation Direct Cremation Plan | £2,095 |
| Distinct Cremations Direct Cremation Plan | £1,799 inc discount |
| Distinct Cremations 30 minute Funeral Service Plan | £2,299 inc discount |
| Pure Cremation Direct Cremation Plan | Distinct Cremations Direct Cremation Plan | Distinct Cremations 30 minute Funeral Service Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A funeral plan for the future | £2,095 | £1,799 inc discount | £2,299 inc discount |
Prices correct as of 06/01/2026
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