At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in low-cost funeral arrangements without the fuss. Some Birmingham funeral directors may focus on lavish arrangements, but we prioritise simple funerals with no frills. If you’re arranging a funeral, Birmingham direct cremation is a cost effective option. Or if you are planning ahead, you can view our Birmingham funeral plans that never compromise on care and respect.
As part of the Westerleigh group, our network of UK crematoria provides over 70,000 cremations each year. Our Waseley Hills Crematorium is ideally situated 10 miles from Birmingham city centre and our Mercia Forest Crematorium is 14 miles away serving those in north Birmingham. Organise a funeral in West Bromwich, Halesowen, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wednesbury, Streetly and all the surrounding areas in and around Birmingham.
Our caring and compassionate customer service specialists are available to help you arrange a funeral 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01543 211997.
Choosing a direct cremation 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 direct cremation and a traditional funeral in more detail below.
The contemporary, simple, fuss-free farewell
* 71% saving is based on the cost of a basic funeral at £4,141 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024, sunlife.co.uk/ funeral-costs) vs the cost of a Distinct Cremations direct cremation at £1,199.
A fixed format funeral, with a set service
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.
Our Birmingham funeral services take place at Waseley Hills Crematorium and Memorial Garden which is a 33 minute drive from Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ.
To arrange a funeral, call our compassionate team on 01543 211997
10.2 miles from Birmingham
Waseley Hills Crematorium and Memorial Garden Memorial Garden , New Inns Lane , Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TS
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 just outside Birmingham. 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.
Surrounded by beautiful views of the Waseley Hills, the Waseley Hills Crematorium and Memorial Garden, built in 2022, offers a modern, peaceful place to reflect. Amongst the landscaped grounds you'll find a tranquil memorial garden for contemplation and reflection, while the state-of-the-art crematoria offers a sophisticated media system with access to a fantastic catalogue of music, allowing you to create a truly personal service.
Our Birmingham 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.
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
Not only are our funerals carried out with love and care, but we also offer one of the UK’s best value services.
From your very first phone call, right through to the hand delivery of the ashes, you can rest assured that you will be in the most caring and attentive hands with Distinct Cremations
Our caring team are here 24/7 to support you through the most difficult of times
Rhiannon Pearson
Team Leader
If you are struggling to afford the costs of a funeral, you could be eligible for a Funeral Expenses Payment from the government to help you pay.
If you are not eligible for this financial help but would like low cost funeral services in Birmingham, our simple cremation funerals prioritise affordability without compromising on care. Our direct cremation funerals without attendees are available from just £1,199. Alternatively, if you and your family would like the tradition of saying a final goodbye, our attended cremation services costs from £1,599.
The most affordable funeral option available is a direct cremation funeral. This is a cremation that takes place without any mourners present. Our respectful direct cremation funeral services in Birmingham start from just £1,199. Prior to the cremation, the coffin is rested in the chapel with a chapel attendant present and a chosen piece of music can be played. The cremation then takes place and the ashes are personally returned to the preferred family member or friend.
If you are planning ahead for your own funeral, our Unattended Direct Cremation Plan for £1,699 is also available to those in the Birmingham area. You can pay for this funeral plan upfront or flexibly in instalments if you would like to spread the cost.
Our Birmingham funeral services let you arrange a funeral from your own home. You can research and choose the funeral option that suits you best on our website, then give our experienced and empathetic team a call on 01543 212000. Whilst our funerals can be arranged without needing to visit any physical premises, we have a nationwide network of 40 crematoriums so can provide flexibility in where our attended cremations are held.
Many of the traditional costs and formalities of a funeral are not necessary and can be removed in favour of a simple funeral. Our funeral services in Birmingham offer compassion at a low cost. For those looking for a funeral without fuss, direct cremation is the simplest option as it is a completely unattended service. Our direct cremation starts from just £1,199. Or if you and your family would like to be present at your loved one's funeral service, our attended cremations from £1,599 are pared back to the essential funeral elements and carried out with the utmost respect.
When you begin researching funeral services in Birmingham you may find the prices are higher than you expected. It's important to remember that a meaningful and personal send-off does not need to be expensive, adhere to tradition or contain any pomp and ceremony.
At Distinct Cremations, we offer simple, fuss-free Birmingham funeral services so you can avoid paying for costs associated with a funeral that you may not want. For example, we transport the deceased in our own private ambulances so you don't have to hire costly hearses or limousines. We also provide simple and respectful coffins and ashes containers rather than ornate options which can be expensive.
Our most affordable Unattended Cremation service starts from just £1,199 and takes place without mourners present so you can say goodbye to your loved one in your own time in a way that reflects their life instead. Or if you would like to be present at the cremation to pay your respects, our Intimate Cremation costs from £1,599.
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