Simple cremations from just £1,299
A simple cremation is a farewell that is stripped back to the essentials, free of tradition, a procession, pomp and ceremony. With Distinct Cremations, you can have an unattended simple cremation or a cremation with mourners present.
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What is a simple cremation?
A simple cremation is a low cost cremation for those looking for a farewell free of pomp and tradition.
Simple cremations include all the essentials such as the collection of the deceased and the cremation itself, but they remove all the formalities of the procession and ceremony.
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How is a simple cremation different?
Choosing a simple cremation instead of a traditional cremation 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 simple cremation and a traditional funeral in more detail below.
A simple cremation with Distinct Cremations
The contemporary, simple, fuss-free farewell, free of tradition
- A choice of two 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 included in a simple cremation?
| Simple cremation | |
|---|---|
| An unattended cremation or an attended cremation | |
| Collection of the deceased | |
| Care at our state-of-the-art mortuary | |
| Removal of artificial mechanisms & pacemakers | |
| Prepare the deceased for cremation | |
| Help with all legal and cremation paperwork | |
| 24/7 support | |
| A simple coffin or urn | |
| Coffin rested in the chapel with an attendant present | |
| Respectful cremation at one of our 42 crematoriums | |
| A funeral procession | |
| Embalming & viewing of the deceased | |
| Choice of cremation time | |
| Special requests such as memorials, flowers or obituaries |
| An unattended cremation or an attended cremation | Collection of the deceased | Care at our state-of-the-art mortuary | Removal of artificial mechanisms & pacemakers | Prepare the deceased for cremation | Help with all legal and cremation paperwork | 24/7 support | A simple coffin or urn | Coffin rested in the chapel with an attendant present | Respectful cremation at one of our 42 crematoriums | A funeral procession | Embalming & viewing of the deceased | Choice of cremation time | Special requests such as memorials, flowers or obituaries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple cremation |
Our simple cremation services
A simple cremation may mean different things to different people. But, whether you choose an unattended funeral or one with a service, a simple cremation removes the details that add on costs. That means there is no procession, no limousine and no hearse. Instead, at our simple cremations, the coffin is taken to the crematorium via a private ambulance and rested on the catafalque by the funeral team.
The same care, dignity and compassion is dutifully carried out by the team from collection right through to the return or the scattering of the ashes. But there are no frills and no extravagance. Just a low stress, no fuss funeral which costs on average 69% less*** than a traditional funeral cremation.
Find our low cost cremation services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.
*** 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.
Arrange a simple funeral
From £1,299
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.
Simple cremation plans
From £1,899
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.
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.
How our direct cremation service works
1. Call us
Call us 24/7 to begin the arrangements or ask any questions
2. We bring into our care
We will transport your loved one to our professional mortuary by private ambulance
3. Care and support
Whilst your loved one is prepared for cremation, we support you with all essential paperwork.
4. Cremation takes place
Your loved one's coffin is respectfully carried through the crematorium before their cremation.
5. Ashes are returned
Ashes can be scattered at the crematorium or personally returned within 14 days.
One of the UK’s best value direct cremation services, delivered with a caring and compassionate heart
Not only are our low cost 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.
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