The UK's leading cremation service provider, expertly delivering direct cremations in Southend-on-Sea at our crematorium just 10.5 miles from Southend town centre. Arrange a direct cremation with us today for just £1,299. Planning for the future? Our pre paid unattended funeral plan starts at £1,899.
The UK's largest direct cremation provider ✝
Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo
A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7
Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland UK
The UK's largest direct cremation provider ✝
Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo
A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7
Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland UK
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 10.5 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 £2,374.80 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 funeral service to celebrate the life of a loved one, this can take place at our beautiful crematorium in Essex. You can choose from a 30 minute service from just £1,899 or a 60 minute service from just £2,399. You also have the option for the service to be led by the family or a professional celebrant.
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 Southend On Sea 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 mainland Great Britain, our specialist direct cremations are available for the same price
We specialise in direct cremations and straightforward cremations, offering the highest quality for affordable prices
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.
Excellent service from start to finish. Professional yet genuinely caring. Very helpful, understanding, patient and accommodating. They were always on hand to answer any questions.
Kez via Trustpilot
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.
