Our location: Basildon & District Crematorium and Cemetery, Church Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2HG
At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in direct cremations, an affordable alternative to a traditional funeral without any compromises. We are part of the Westerleigh Group, who are one of the largest funeral and cremation providers in the UK, serving over 70,000 families each year, and have been established for over 30 years.
As part of the Westerleigh Group, we have a national network of crematoria across the mainland UK. This includes Basildon & District Crematorium and Cemetery, located just 11 miles from Southend town centre, which helps to serve those in Woolston, Totton, Eastleigh, Marchwood, Netley, Bursledon and all the surrounding areas in Hampshire.
Should you need any guidance or you'd like to ask a question, our caring and compassionate customer service specialists are here for you and your family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01543 211997. We're only ever one phone call away.
We’re here for you whether you are looking for our direct cremation services today or planning for tomorrow.
Find our services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.
Whether your loved one has died or is close to passing, our team is available 24/7 to support and talk you through the next steps; from collection and care of your loved one, completion of all paperwork, to the day of the funeral itself.
Relax knowing that the arrangements are agreed and paid for. There are no medical questions and acceptance is guaranteed. You can also pay in monthly instalments.
** Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,332.80 and includes administration fees.
10.5 miles from Southend On Sea
Basildon & District Crematorium and Cemetery Church Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2HG
If you are interested in a personal, intimate, attended cremation to celebrate the life of a loved one, this can take place at our beautiful crematorium in Basildon. Up to 8 people can attend a 10 minute service from just £1,599 or 20 people can attend a 20 minute service from just £1,749.
Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium offers stunning views across the Thames estuary, surrounding lawns, and hills. With so much natural beauty within and around its gardens, this is the ideal place for peaceful reflection, while the crematorium itself provides a light space inside which has the benefits of air conditioning and a digital music system allowing you to curate a truly personal service.
Our Essex funeral services are also available to all those in the surrounding areas and across mainland UK. Wherever you are, you can feel reassured that your loved ones will be professionally and compassionately looked after.
We’ll take care of everything, so your family don’t need to - from collection to the paperwork and right through to cremation
We have the Distinct advantage of only investing in the best funeral and mortuary care at our state of the art facilities
Our highly experienced, attentive customer service specialists are here for you & your family 24/7. We’re here whenever you need us
No matter where you live in the UK mainland, our specialist direct cremations are available for the same price
We focus solely on direct cremations across mainland England, Wales and Scotland, offering the highest quality nationwide for the best price
Below are a selection of reviews from those who have purchased a funeral through Distinct Cremations.
"I talked to the people at Distinct Cremations. They told me these days many of us don’t want to spend large sums of money on an elaborate funeral."
Sue Cook, TV Presenter
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