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At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in direct cremation funerals, providing for those whose loved one has passed or is near to passing, and for those looking to plan for the future with a prepaid funeral plan. Our services cost just £1,299 for those looking to arrange a funeral today or in the very near future, and £1,899 for those looking for a prepaid funeral plan.

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

Funerals no longer have to be traditional affairs. In 2024, you and your loved ones have the opportunity to say goodbye in whichever way you please by choosing a type of funeral that suits you.

At Distinct Cremations, our direct cremations are carried out with dignity, respect and compassion. That's why our customers have rated our services 4.9/5 stars on Feefo.

As we are a part of the Westerleigh Group, we have access to a national network of crematoria England, Wales and Scotland. This includes Charing Crematorium located just 14 miles from Sittingbourne, which helps to serve those in Borden, Lynsted, Teynham, Lower Halstow, Upchurch, Queenborough and all the surrounding areas in Kent.

There's also the option of having the cremation at Herne Bay Crematorium or Barham Crematorium which are situated 21 and 23 miles from Sittingbourne respectively.

Should you need any guidance or you'd like to ask a question, our caring and compassionate customer service specialists are here for you and your family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01543 211997. We're only ever one phone call away.

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 £1,299

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 £1,899 or £19.79** 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.

13.8 miles from Sittingbourne
Charing Crematorium Newcourt Wood, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EB

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Standing (50)
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Disabled Access
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20.6 miles from Sittingbourne :
Herne Bay Crematorium Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NF

Parking (120)
Seating (101)
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23.3 miles from Sittingbourne :
Barham Crematorium Canterbury Road, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6QU

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Seating (85)
Standing (35)
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13.8 miles from Sittingbourne :
Charing Crematorium Newcourt Wood, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EB

Parking (60)
Seating (100)
Standing (50)
Toilets
Disabled Access
Webcast

20.6 miles from Sittingbourne :
Herne Bay Crematorium Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NF

Parking (120)
Seating (101)
Reception
Toilets
Disabled Access
Webcast

23.3 miles from Sittingbourne :
Barham Crematorium Canterbury Road, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6QU

Parking (60)
Seating (85)
Standing (35)
Toilets
Disabled Access
Webcast

Nearby Locations

Our Sittingbourne 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 Nov 2025
I can't recommend this company highly enough. My wife died suddenly, leaving me floundering. I found Distinct Cremations online after phoning a more prominent alternative, who never returned my call or email! Right from the word go, Distinct were helpful, caring and efficient. Everything was taken care of exactly as my family and I requested, with no problems at all. Even after my wife's ashes had been returned to me, I got a courtesy call from Distinct with assurances that, should I need it, they were still there for me. As I said, I can't recommend them highly enough & I'm about to organise my own funeral with them.
Anonymous, on Feefo 4 Nov 2025
Very helpful and understanding. Great explanation of services offered. Followed up to ensure we were happy with our plans.
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.
Anonymous, on Feefo 14 Oct 2025
Excellent service throughout.
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.
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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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