Direct Cremation Plan from £1,795
Guaranteed direct cremation plans with straightforward pricing and nothing further to pay.
Offering everything you need for a dignified cremation without a service, delivered with exceptional care. You can rest easy knowing that your family can focus on what really matters.
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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
You will be brought into our care, prepared for cremation at our professional mortuary and transported to one of our crematoriums for the respectful cremation to take place.
A simple yet personal farewell
The coffin enters the crematorium to a piece of music personally selected by you or your family. Our team will respectfully bow as the curtains gently close around the coffin.
The chance for remembrance
Your loved ones will be informed of the cremation date if they wish to be. They can hold an alternative memorial at the same time or simply take a moment of quiet reflection.
A choice for the ashes
Following the cremation, ashes can either be scattered at the peaceful crematorium gardens or we will personally return them within 14 days for your family to keep, bury or scatter.
What's covered
| Direct Cremation Plan | |
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| Respectful cremation at one of our 42 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 42 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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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.
How our Direct Cremation Plan compares
Our Direct Cremation Plan removes unnecessary cost with no compromise on quality. We keep things simple without expensive extras, just all the essentials included.
As well as a competitive price, our Direct Cremation Plan offers:
- End-to-end care
- Support for you and your family
- The coffin respectfully brought through the chapel
- Your choice of meaningful music
- Private ambulances
- A state-of-the-art mortuary
Our Direct Cremation Plan vs comparable single payment direct cremation plans from other providers. Prices are correct as of 1st June 2026 as per provider websites, excluding promotions. Other providers are available.
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 £1,795. 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.
With our affordable plans, you can choose the kind of funeral that suits you and your loved ones best. Answer the quick and simple questions for an instant quote.
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Our Funeral Service plan includes a funeral service at the crematorium. Mourner numbers are unrestricted so the whole family can come together to pay their respects and take comfort in shared memories.
Our Direct Cremation Plan guarantees a dignified cremation without a traditional funeral service or mourners present. Loved ones can pay their respects in their own unique way.
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Please take your time reading through the information. If you decide one of our plans is right for you, you can buy online, call us or complete the application form enclosed with the guide.
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All prices are inclusive of administration fees. If you decide to pay via instalments, make sure the monthly payments are affordable and maintainable for the full term selected. Your plan will be cancelled if you don't keep up your payments.
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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 operate all of our own funeral services, including transport, mortuary care and cremation. For any services we are unable to deliver ourselves, we work with our trusted network of industry accredited partners.
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 42 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 42 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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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 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 76,000 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.
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