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Direct cremation is a low-cost alternative when looking to say goodbye to a loved one, which doesn't compromise on quality. direct cremation avoids many of the additional costs traditionally associated with holding a funeral ceremony. A direct cremation with Distinct Cremations starts from £1,299 and £1,899 if you're planning for the future.

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

At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in direct cremations, an affordable alternative to a traditional funeral without any compromises. We are part of the Westerleigh Group, who are one of the largest funeral and cremation providers in the UK, serving over 74,000 families each year, and have been established for over 30 years.

As part of the Westerleigh Group, we have a national network of crematoria across the mainland UK. This includes Great Glen Crematorium located just 20 miles from Coalville, which helps to serve those in Heather, Ibstock, Shepshed, Breedon on the Hill, Bagworth, Markfield and all the surrounding areas in Leicestershire.

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.

About our Great Glen Crematorium

20.4 miles from Coalville:
Great Glen Crematorium London Road, Great Glen, LE8 9DJ

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Nearby Locations

Our Coalville 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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Kerry Smith, on Google 10 Nov 2025
I had been thinking of planning my funeral for a while but couldn't afford it. I'd seen an advert for distinct cremations and went for it, I applied online (so easy to do) and spread the cost over 5 years. So now my family doesn't have to plan anything or find silly amounts of money. Best thing I've done in a few years. Thank you distinct cremations.
Elizabeth Whiteside, on Feefo 8 Nov 2025
The contact at the centre Maxine was very nice and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The delivery of David's ashes was in keeping with the service.
Janet Dimaline, on Google 8 Nov 2025
Our funeral arrangements were handled with professionalism and compassion by Tracy. Everything was fully explained which made the whole process of a delicate subject easy to handle. Thank you!
Gillian Wakefield, on Feefo 7 Nov 2025
The service received by Distinct Cremations was absolutely exceptional. I was completely blown away by the care, support and compassion provided by the company and in particular Sarah Miller who looked after me from the very first phone call after we advised them dad had died. She was such a glimmer of light at a very dark time which I shall be forever grateful for. Sarah kept in regular contact and her kind and gentle approach made the process so pressure free that I hardly felt like we were organising a cremation service (which was seamless and beautiful, the location was perfect and the local third party funeral directors that Distinct Cremations used were second to none) The addition of a wonderful celebrant and a photo tribute to dad’s original plan was worth every extra penny. It’s actually very hard to put into words how I feel about Distinct Cremations but during his life my dad was always so thrilled by excellent customer service and he certainly saved the best for last.
Hutchinson, on Trustpilot 7 Nov 2025
Although it came as a bit of a shock to find out our mum had a plan through Distinct Cremations, I can now understand why they took this plan out. Everything was handled with a profession manner and in a sensitive way, the staff were extremally helpful and always available to answer any questions we had. Although you don't get to have a crematorium service, we have family who live abroad, and getting everybody to attend at the same time would have proved very difficult. So, we waited for the ashes to be returned and arranged a wake at a time that suited the vast majority of the family. The fact that two of my siblings are now considering this type of arrangement speaks volumes. Distinct Cremations was a positive experience for our family.
Anonymous, on Feefo 5 Nov 2025
Very helpful and understanding. Great explanation of services offered. Followed up to ensure we were happy with our plans.
Anonymous, on Feefo 5 Nov 2025
The actual service was handled very respectfully by the appointed funeral director. They played the music we requested and hand-delivered my wife's ashes.
Alan Critchley, on Trustpilot 4 Nov 2025
Distinct Cremation have been thoroughly professional and respectful throughout our experience with them. At a time when you are experiencing great loss and need as much support as possible they are there with you every step of the way, without the intrusive element that you get with funeral directors. They got every part of our service just right. I would highly recommend this company and will be forever grateful for how they looked after my beloved Mum.
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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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