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With Distinct Cremations, you have the choice of having your loved one's ashes hand delivered to you by our attentive team or having the ashes scattered at the Garden of Remembrance next to the crematorium. The choice is yours.

The UK’s largest direct cremation provider Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7 Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland GB
The UK’s largest direct cremation provider Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7 Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland GB

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Distinct Cremations

Step 1

Readying the ashes

Once the cremation has taken place, our team will ready the ashes in an ashes container for delivery. If you wish, you can choose something a little more decorative upon request.

Step 2

Arranging the delivery

If you've chosen to have the ashes hand delivered back to you, our team will call to confirm a time, date and address that suits you within 14 days of the cremation. Don't worry, we'll work around you.

Step 3

Hand delivery of the ashes

After liaising with you, our team will hand deliver the ashes at the date and time you requested, in the ashes container you requested. From here, you can choose what you would like to do with the ashes.

Step 4

Commemorating your loved one

Each family commemorates their loved one differently. Sometimes ashes are scattered somewhere meaningful, others turn the ashes into a keepsake, while some families keep the ashes in the ashes container and make it the centrepiece of a memorial service. You can read about memorial service ideas.

Distinct Cremations

Step 1

Readying the ashes

Once the cremation has taken place, our team will ready the ashes and store them.

Step 2

Your options

You may want to scatter or bury the ashes in the garden of remembrance yourself and our team at the crematorium will be happy to help you with this process.

Or if you prefer, you can have the ashes scattered or buried on your behalf by one of our caring team. The decision is completely up to you.

Step 3

The scattering or burying of the ashes

Whether you're doing it yourself or you've entrusted our team, you may like to scatter the ashes in the garden or carefully bury the ashes in the ground in a designated burying spot.

Step 4

Arranging a memorial service

You may like to commemorate the deceased with a memorial service or celebration of life. You can read more about memorial service ideas.

One of the UK’s best value direct cremation services, delivered with a caring and compassionate heart

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 teams are here 24/7 to support you through the most difficult of times.

Rhiannon Pearson

Team Leader

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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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Warwick Kevin Fisher, on Feefo 8 Jun 2025
Outstanding from start to finish..I would definitely recommend Distinct Cremations ...All communication was dealt with professionally and compassionately.
Anonymous, on Feefo 7 Jun 2025
Cannot fault the excellent service received, all the employees are lovely, professional while friendly and compassionate. Highly recommend them and especially our director Maxine for making such a sad, difficult time/task easier to deal with.
Anonymous, on Feefo 5 Jun 2025
Was a fantastic service and would definitely recommend to others. They keep you upto date with every process which was very much appreciated.
David Hunter, on Feefo 4 Jun 2025
Everyone i spoke to we're lovely and explained everything i needed to know simply. Well pleased with the service i've recieved.
Stephen Lowry, on Feefo 31 May 2025
From the start of the process to the end I was kept informed and was updated regularly upto and as the cremation took place. I would like to thank the staff (Maxine in particular) for their help and support during this difficult time
Anonymous, on Feefo 28 May 2025
I would have given 6* if I could. Sarah Miller dealt with my Mothers funeral arrangements, she exceeded my expectations with her kindness. The whole process was carried out offering my Mother the grace and dignity she deserved. Well done.
Anonymous, on Feefo 20 May 2025
The service provided for my Dad’s unattended cremation was second to none. From informing them of his death to delivery of his ashes everything was seamless and faultless. With special thanks to Maxine for her compassion and understanding.
Iain Wooldridge, on Feefo 19 May 2025
The purchase was my brother's choice. He was determined to ensure that his passing and disposal of his remains should not be a burden on his family or friends. From my experiences, he made an excellent choice. From what I gleaned from him, the purchase was straightforward and good economics
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