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At Distinct Cremations we specialise in direct cremations offering the highest quality service for those in Heanor at our crematorium just 13 miles away

Over 74,000 cremations a year 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 UK
Over 74,000 cremations a year 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 UK

Direct cremations are a simplified funeral that takes place without attendees or a service. Importantly, at Distinct Cremations, our direct cremations maintain the quality and dignity that you would expect with any type of funeral.

We are part of the Westerleigh Group and we have a national network of crematoria across England, Wales and Scotland. This includes Gedling Crematorium located just 13 miles from Heanor, which helps to serve those in Kimberley, Awsworth, Ilkeston, West Hallam, Bramcote, Basford and all the surrounding areas in and around Nottingham and Derby.

With such an important decision to make, we know how tough things can be. If you have any questions or just want to talk things through, you can speak to our expert team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01543 211997.

Distinct Cremations

We’re here for you whether you are looking for our direct cremation services today or planning for tomorrow.

Find our services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.

Arrange a Funeral

From £1,350

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.

 

Funeral Plans

From £1,999 or £20.74** per month

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.

** Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes administration fees.

About our Gedling Crematorium

13.2 miles from Heanor:
Gedling Crematorium Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham, NG4 4QH

Parking (100)
Standing (50)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
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Nearby Locations

Our Heanor funeral services are also available to all those in the surrounding areas and across mainland UK. Wherever you are, you can feel reassured that your loved ones will be professionally and compassionately looked after.

Distinct Cremations

Why choose a Direct Cremation with Distinct?

Find Peace of Mind

We’ll take care of everything, so your family don’t need to - from collection to the paperwork and right through to cremation

Highest Quality

We have the Distinct advantage of only investing in the best funeral and mortuary care at our state of the art facilities

24/7 Support

Our highly experienced, attentive customer service specialists are here for you & your family 24/7. We’re here whenever you need us

Available Nationwide

No matter where you live in mainland Great Britain, our specialist direct cremations are available for the same price

Dedication to Direct Cremation

We specialise in direct cremations and straightforward cremations, offering the highest quality for affordable prices

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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Anonymous, on Feefo 5 Feb 2026
Excellent service throughout. Distinct Kept me informed of the proceedings and very, Very, supportive through the whole process. I would highly recommend Distinct Cremations. Maxine is a treasure to Distinct and helped and supported Me through everything. Gary A.
Hazel Anita Jordan, on Feefo 4 Feb 2026
Planning my funeral had been on my mind for a while but I'd just felt so sad about it and scared of how I would feel actually planning it. I had a wonderful kind and caring member of your staff. Sarah Jordan has been so wonderfully sensitive and really helped with how I felt. She is warm caring and her communication skills are brilliant. She turned what i was expecting to be a quite sombre call into a really nice relaxed conversation and amazing help with respect and understanding. I think you are lucky having such lovely staff. I will be recommending your company to everyone I talk to. It's simple, no jargon. Good advice and Sarah made me feel more comfortable and she put my mind at ease. I'm just happy she is my communication through this. I can't praise her enough but planning this has been so much easier.
Anonymous, on Feefo 31 Jan 2026
A simple and relatively inexpensive option that gave us what we needed along with the option of more additions should we change our minds.
Kim Carter, on Feefo 28 Jan 2026
Totally lovely and personal service right from start to finish A special mention of Sarah who really puts you at ease and explains the whole process . Highly recommend .
Jill H, on Feefo 22 Jan 2026
I was nervous about an unattanded cremation but there was no need. From the time my husband passed away to after the delivery of his ashes to me in time for Christmas everything was handled with so much kindness and compassion and quiet efficiency. I was reticent about not seeing him laid out but I had valuable and more meaningful time with him at home before he was collected. The Funeral Directors who collected him were amazing, affording my husband the care and dignity he deserved, and making sure they knew what I wanted for him. They even asked if I would like to walk in front of the vehicle with one of them which was a lovely touch. I have my own unattended cemation plan and now I have experienced this I feel reassured that when the time comes my family will be looked after. Thank you Distinct Cremations.
Tracy Linda May Bance, on Feefo 19 Jan 2026
They’re absolutely amazing so helpful and supportive all the way along, I recently lost my dad and he chose this sort of cremation. Nothing is too much trouble for them. My dad was cremated in Essex and they brought his ashes all the way to Wales. Maxine, the lady who was supporting me was just one in 1 million always there to listen always there to help. A big thank you to all of you, Tracy.**
Nicci Saville , on Google 17 Jan 2026
The service provided was a truly personal and caring one. Very professional and knowledgeable. Care was taken throughout the journey I was impressed with the service. Thank you.
Debbie Banks, on Trustpilot 15 Jan 2026
Amazing service from start to finish , they made me feel like my dad was being cared for from the moment I rang them so respectful and helpful I spoke to a lady called Maxine who was amazing and a young lady called Libby delivered my dads ashes she was amazing so respectful and kind ,everyone was amazing I would highly recommend this service to anyone
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Excellent service from start to finish. Professional yet genuinely caring. Very helpful, understanding, patient and accommodating. They were always on hand to answer any questions.

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