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Funeral Plans Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section is based on questions we're often asked by our customers about funeral plans.

If there's something you can't find immediately, you can always contact us with your question and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Our funeral plans guarantee your acceptance, with no medical questions or additional costs for the elderly or those with pre-existing medical conditions. However, for funeral 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.

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.

Yes, you can pay for your funeral plan in 12 monthly instalments or over 5 or 10 years. Terms & conditions apply.

While we can’t arrange the celebration for you we can provide funeral guidance if needed.

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.

You’ll typically receive your documents within five working days of taking out the plan.

We take pride in offering the deceased a dignified send-off. While in our care we wash their body, wash and comb their hair and dress them before the cremation.

We’ll keep the deceased dressed in the same clothes they were wearing when they entered our care unless otherwise requested. If you’ve got a specific outfit you’d like them to wear, just let us know and provide it prior to the cremation.

What our customers say about us

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.

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Laura, on Trustpilot 18 Oct 2025
Felt looked after and cared about. Help and advise on the end of the phone, no pressure, treated with empathy and respect every step of the way.
Adrian Walker, on Google 17 Oct 2025
My whole experience was a very nice and well informative and the advice I was given lead myself and my wife to proceed with getting one each.and I will be recommending you to all my friends once again well done 👍👍👍
Anonymous, on Feefo 15 Oct 2025
Prompt response and kept us fully informed at every stage. Alice was compassionate and treated us with dignity throughout. Would recommend.
Carly Winstanley, on Google 11 Oct 2025
My aunty purchased her own cremation with Distinct Cremations. Before this I had never heard of them. The whole process for me to use them upon her passing was easy and they were extremely respectful. I phoned them as soon as she passed and they sent a local funeral home to collect her as the ambulance would not take her as she was already gone and it was expected. There was a problem with my auntys doctor not wanting to sign the death certificate and this meant they had to get a coroner. DIstinct cremations worked with the coroner and the hospital so i didnt have to arrange anything. They sorted everything out for me and dealt with the problem professionally. I was kept informed by my case worker who i was assigned right away on the first phonecall and i dealt with her all the time not having to relay everything all the time was a massive bonus. They were there if i needed to know anything. It did take a long time for the cremation to take place but this was due to the hold up with my auntys doctor not signing the reason for her death. I was told the date and time of the cremation, my aunty had asked for a song to be played why she was being cremated and although she did not want anyone to attend her cremation i was told of this song and i was able to play it at the exact time that she was being cremated as well as the cremation place playing it. This gave me some comfort. My aunty chose for us all to have a meal to celebrate her life and talk about her instead of us all attending a funeral. I believe this was the best thing she could have done. After she was cremated (a couple of days) i got a phone call to talk about her return to me ( this is what she wanted). We arranged a date and they brought her home to me. She was delivered back to me with respect and the person that delivered her ashes to me was lovely. The next day i got a phonecall from them asking if everything went ok and they let me know if i needed anything to let them know. The communication was fantastic, the service was fantastic. There were no hidden costs to pay after. Unless you wanted to upgrade anything which you are given the option to but you are not pressured, they just send you a leaflet with prices on for scatter boxes and urns and jewellery which can be ordered. There was no obligation for this and i did not choose these options. So i had nothing to pay. It was a great smooth experience and i will be purchasing my own cremation with distinct cremations for myself when i pass so my family will have a stress free time, i know they do what they say they will and my family will not incur any extra charges unless they want to upgrade anything.
Stewart Acreman, on Google 11 Oct 2025
Absolutely brilliant service Nathan Was so professional every step of the way cannot praise him enough
Kende Sándor, on Google 7 Oct 2025
I have excellent experiences with them from the beginning.
Beverley Millington, on Google 3 Oct 2025
I have recently bought Cremation Plans from Distinct and can thoroughly and completely recommend the company to anyone considering purchasing a plan. From receiving my information pack to receiving my plan certificates I was given all the information I needed by fully knowledgeable & friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and all my questions were answered. With our plans now in place, we can forget about that which will inevitably happen at some point in the future & just get on with the joy of living. Thank you so much Distinct.
Juliet Stack, on Trustpilot 1 Oct 2025
Excellent personal customer service. A dedicated person to talk to you through the process and genuine care and empathy. At a time when you need kindness Distinct Cremations are there.
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