Direct Cremation Plan for a simple send off
Our Direct Cremation Plan offers a dignified cremation without a service. Keep costs low with no compromise on quality of care.
Our unattended funeral plans bring you and your loved ones peace of mind about what really matters.
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Exceptional service
Rated 4.9/5 on Feefo
Experience you can trust
Over 74,000 cremations a year
Expert funeral care
Supporting families for over 30 years
Get a Direct Cremation Plan quote
If you’ve decided that a Direct Cremation Plan suits your preferences, choose your preferred options below to find out exactly how much you can expect to pay.
Want more information or have questions? Give our compassionate Customer Service Specialists a call on 01543 211997.
About our Direct Cremation Plan
Our Direct Cremation Plan includes everything needed for a respectful send-off with the highest quality of care guaranteed.
Once you set up your plan, all costs are fixed for peace of mind that the funeral will go ahead according to your wishes.
Direct cremation is a simple goodbye without a service at the crematorium. If you would like friends and family to attend, you may be interested in our Funeral Service Plan.
What's guaranteed in our Direct Cremation Plan
All the essentials included
A simple yet personal farewell
The chance for remembrance
A choice for the ashes
What's covered
| Direct Cremation Plan | |
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| Respectful cremation at one of our 41 crematoriums | |
| Funeral service attended by loved ones | |
| Collection 24/7 from anywhere in mainland GB | |
| Daily care at our professional mortuary | |
| Cremation preparation & medical device removal | |
| Support with arrangements and legal paperwork | |
| Classic coffin (or larger coffin) | |
| Transportation to crematorium by private ambulance | |
| Choice of music while coffin rests in chapel | |
| Chapel attendant or funeral operative present | |
| Ashes personally returned or scattered | |
| Donation to World Land Trust | |
| Funeral procession with hearse or limousine | |
| Embalming & viewing of the deceased | |
| Repatriation from outside mainland GB | |
| Additional charges due to changes in laws or tax rules (e.g. VAT) | |
| Special requests such as memorials or flowers |
| Respectful cremation at one of our 41 crematoriums | Funeral service attended by loved ones | Collection 24/7 from anywhere in mainland GB | Daily care at our professional mortuary | Cremation preparation & medical device removal | Support with arrangements and legal paperwork | Classic coffin (or larger coffin) | Transportation to crematorium by private ambulance | Choice of music while coffin rests in chapel | Chapel attendant or funeral operative present | Ashes personally returned or scattered | Donation to World Land Trust | Funeral procession with hearse or limousine | Embalming & viewing of the deceased | Repatriation from outside mainland GB | Additional charges due to changes in laws or tax rules (e.g. VAT) | Special requests such as memorials or flowers | |
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Important resources for your Direct Cremation Plan
For full details of what is and isn't covered, please read our funeral plan summary and terms & conditions.
See our price list for additional pricing information and a full list of our optional extras.
If you need to make immediate funeral arrangements for a loved one who has died, please see our direct cremation service.
Benefits of our funeral plans
Take control of your end-of-life arrangements. A prepaid Direct Cremation Plan gives you the reassurance you will be remembered how you wish.
All our plans ensure the greatest care and respect as well as dedicated support to manage every detail when the time comes.
Expert care, every step of the way
From collection to cremation, you're in trusted hands. Our experienced team, state-of-the-art facilities and peaceful crematoriums ensure dignified care throughout.
Smart and secure for your money
Fix funeral costs from just £1,899. Choose to pay upfront, over 12 months at no extra cost or over 5 or 10 years for cheaper monthly payments.
Guaranteed delivery of your wishes
Plan and pay in advance with guaranteed acceptance and no medical questions. Your money is secured in an independent trust or insurance policy.
Is your money safe with a Direct Cremation Plan?
Funeral plans have protections in place for your money to keep it secure.
Like all legally operating providers, we are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to sell funeral plans. You also have protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in the unlikely event of our company failing. Our registered firm reference number (FRN) is 965289.
To look after your money and your plan, we guarantee to:
Deliver your chosen funeral if you’ve met the payment terms
Provide full and clear information about our funeral plans
Keep your money safe in an independent trust or insurance policy
Manage our business in line with FCA rules and expectations
Why choose us
From affordable services to specialist support, our Direct Cremation Plan offers what really matters.
All of the essentials are covered to take the stress and costs of funeral arrangements away from your loved ones.
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Our cremations offer:
Exceptional support
Our compassionate team will help you set up your plan and answer any questions. We're here to support your family when the time comes.
All services guaranteed
We use our own teams, private ambulances, mortuary, crematoriums and trusted partners to look after your loved one at every stage.
Dignified cremation
The coffin is brought respectfully into the crematorium. Your chosen music is played and a moment of silence is observed before the cremation.
Ashes personally returned
The individually identified and tracked ashes can be hand-delivered to your family within 14 days or scattered at the crematorium.
Caring and attentive team
Here for you 24/7
Outstanding facilities
With 41 crematoriums nationwide
Flexible payment options
Pay upfront or spread the cost
How a Direct Cremation Plan works
1. Set up your plan
Take out a funeral plan for yourself or a loved one online. Or call us and our caring team will lead you through the initial steps.
2. Enjoy peace of mind
Your money is kept safe and the services included in your funeral plan are guaranteed no matter how much costs rise.
3. We bring into our care
The person nominated to start the funeral arrangements can call us 24/7 to bring the person covered into our care.
4. A respectful cremation
We provide daily care at our professional mortuary before the cremation takes place at one of our 41 crematoriums.
5. Ashes are returned
The ashes can be scattered at our crematorium remembrance garden or personally returned within 14 days.
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How to set up a funeral plan
Have a chat with us
We’re just a call away if you have questions or would like some support to set up your plan over the phone.
Buy online
If you’re happy that one of our plans is exactly what you’re looking for, you can get everything set up yourself online.
Get a free guide
Need some time to digest the details? You can download our guide online or get a physical copy posted out to you.
Direct Cremation Plan FAQs
See our commonly asked questions about our Direct Cremation Plan to help you find the plan that's the right fit for you.
If you still have questions, please contact our friendly team who are here to support you.
Do I need to tell anyone that I've taken out a funeral plan?
You can choose a nominated representative when taking out a funeral plan. This person will put your wishes in motion when the cremation is required. This could be a family member, friend or someone else.
You can also include your plan's information in your will, however, the will is not typically read until after the funeral.
Can I pay for my prepaid funeral plan in instalments?
Yes, you can pay for your funeral plan in 12 monthly instalments or over 5 or 10 years. Terms & conditions apply.
How old do you need to be to take a prepaid funeral plan out?
You need to be over the age of 18 to take out a funeral plan. For 5 & 10 year instalment plans you must be aged between 50 & 74 when you purchase your funeral plan.
Can I pay for a direct cremation in advance?
Yes, a direct cremation funeral plan lets you pay for an unattended direct cremation in advance. With our Direct Cremation Plan you have the option to pay upfront or in instalments over 1, 5, or 10 years. Your money is kept secure in a trust fund or if you are paying over 5 or 10 years it is protected by Scottish Friendly who are an authorised and regulated insurance provider.
Is my money protected with a funeral plan?
Yes, single payments and instalments up to 12 months are held in a secure Trust which is managed by independent trustees. For 5 & 10 year instalment plans we purchase a “whole of life” policy from Scottish Friendly - an authorised and regulated insurance provider. The proceeds of that policy will be used to pay for your chosen cremation at the time of need.
Can I arrange my own direct cremation?
Yes, you can arrange your own direct cremation funeral with a direct cremation funeral plan. Our Direct Cremation Plan includes everything needed for a respectful unattended cremation. The plan also includes the return of the ashes so that your family has the option to hold a memorial event separate to the cremation itself.
Is it more expensive if you are older or have health issues?
Our cremation plans guarantee your acceptance, with no medical questions or additional costs for the elderly or those with pre-existing medical conditions. However, for cremation plans payable over 5 or 10 years we incur additional administration expenses for collecting the monthly instalments and for the purchase and administration of a “whole of life” policy from Scottish Friendly - an authorised and regulated insurance provider.
What is a direct cremation funeral plan?
A direct cremation funeral plan lets you choose and pay for an unattended funeral ahead of time. Planning your own funeral protects your family from funeral costs and ensures your wishes are known for the type of funeral you'd like. If you know you'll be the one making funeral arrangements for someone else in future, you can take out a funeral plan for them for peace of mind.
When the time comes we'll carry out every part of the process and deliver the ashes to your family at no extra cost. Our funeral plans include cremation, fees, collection, care, return of the ashes and much more. For full details of what is and is not covered with our different funeral plan options, please read our price list and terms & conditions.
Is it safe to take out a new funeral plan?
Absolutely. Taking out a new funeral plan with Distinct Cremations is completely safe. Distinct Cremations, and our parent Westerleigh, are one of the largest funeral and cremation service providers in the UK. We have been established for 30 years and each year we help around 74,000 families.
Ready to buy a Direct Cremation Plan?
If you're planning ahead, our team is here to help you set everything up with ease. We'll take care of all the details and support your family with the paperwork and funeral arrangements when the time comes.
Our Customer Service Specialists will guide you through the process and make sure your wishes are clearly documented and carried out.
All your loved ones have to remember is you.
Or arrange a funeral for a loved one who has died.
