At Distinct Cremations are specialists in fuss-free farewells, and our funeral plans in Leicester help families to avoid the stress of a traditional funeral.
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 funeral provider operating throughout mainland UK
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 funeral provider operating throughout mainland UK
Putting your wishes into prepaid funeral plans removes uncertainty and relieves pressure on your loved ones when it comes to arranging a funeral, and is an ideal way to secure your future.
Since 2004, in the midlands including the Leicester area, funeral costs have doubled*. But with a funeral plan, you can secure today's prices for the future.
No matter how long you choose to pay, our funeral plans are affordable and fixed-priced. You can pay with one single payment, or over 12 months, 5 years or 10 years.
* Increase is based on the average cost of a funeral in the East & West Midlands in 2004 (£2,061, SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2015) and in 2024 (£4,233, SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
Our top-rated low cost funeral plans leave you and your family with nothing to worry about.
Choose a simple farewell without a service or a funeral at the crematorium for friends and family to gather and share memories.
Celebrate a life without the formalities of a funeral
A personal funeral service for friends and family
* Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes administration fees. ** Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £3,301.20 and includes administration fees.
For additional pricing information and a full list of our optional extras, please see our price list.
8.2 miles from Leicester
Great Glen Crematorium London Road, Great Glen, LE8 9DJ
If you choose to set up a funeral plan to secure future funeral arrangements, this can take place at our beautiful crematorium near Leicester. With our Funeral Service Plan you can choose from a 30 or 60 minute service led by either family or a professional celebrant from just £2,399.
Great Glen Crematorium is set in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, providing a tranquil setting for a dignified service with over 30 acres of stunning landscaped grounds and gardens. The multi-faith chapel caters to every religion or for those who do not have one, plus, the unique facility features a dedicated Shiva shrine outdoors and hot and cold running water for after the service.
Our Leicester 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.
At Distinct Cremations, our services allow you to have a funeral in two parts. Firstly, there is the cremation itself, which we take care of. We collect the deceased, carry out the cremation, and hand-deliver the ashes back making things as fuss and stress-free as possible for families. Secondly, there is the memorial service or celebration which the family organises. Loved ones can gather at a time and place of their choice to commemorate the deceased.
With our direct cremation, we allow families to say goodbye when they want, where they want and how they want. These are just some of the many places in Leicester where you could consider having your memorial service.
Leicester is home to numerous social clubs, including the Braunstone Civic Centre, Hamilton Community Centre or Rushey Mead Recreation Centre.
Leicester is known for its sporting culture, and some sports clubs have spaces that can be used for wakes including Leicestershire CCC or Leicester City Football Club.
Leicester has a variety of pubs and restaurants that have private rooms. Places like The Belmont Hotel or The Old Horse are known to offer spaces for such events or your local may be the perfect solution.
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.
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.
Kez via Trustpilot
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 and through every stage of the cremation process, you can rest assured that you will be in the most caring and attentive hands with Distinct Cremations.
Our caring team are here 24/7 to support you through the most difficult of times
Rhiannon Pearson
Team Leader
When taking out one of our Leicester funeral plans, it's completely understandable to want the security that your money is being looked after and the assurance that your funeral will go ahead. Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DFPL) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). See our Keeping Your Money Safe page for full information about how we keep our funeral plans safe.
We offer two options for basic funeral plans in Leicester. Our Direct Cremation Plan costs just £1,899 and provides a simple cremation that does not have any mourners present. Choosing this option allows your life to be celebrated in an alternative way without being limited by tradition. If you would prefer a more conventional funeral, our Funeral Service Plan is an attended cremation service and costs £2,399.
There are a number of different Leicester funeral plans that could suit your personal funeral wishes. At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in simple, respectful low cost cremation funerals including direct cremation. Our Direct Cremation Plan is available for £1,899 for those who would like their cremation to be carried out without attendees. Our Funeral Service Plan is available for £2,399 and includes a 30 minute service for 8 mourners. Our Private Cremation Plan is available for £2,999 and includes a 60 minute service for 20 mourners. Lastly, our Simple Funeral Plan includes a full length celebrant-led cremation service with no restrictions on the number of attendees.
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.
We offer a number of different ways to pay for our funeral plans in Leicester. For those who prefer to pay in full, we offer the option to pay upfront in a single payment. Or if you would rather split the cost of the payments so you're not paying as much in one go, we also offer the flexibility of paying in monthly instalments over 1, 5 or 10 years.
Yes, it is possible to plan your own funeral and doing so has a number of benefits. With our Leicester funeral plans, you can pay for your funeral in advance to relieve your family of the financial burden when the time comes. Funeral planning ahead of time also gives you and your family peace of mind about what will happen and leaves no uncertainty about your wishes. Once your funeral plan in Leicester is set up the price is set so you are protected from any future rises in funeral costs.
Distinct Cremations office: Oak Tree Court, Brookfield Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JN
‘Distinct Cremations’ is a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DPFL) and Distinct Cremations Limited (DCL). DFPL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No. 965289. DCL provides ‘at need’ funeral and cremation services and is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Both companies are registered in England. DFPL No. 13366327 and DCL No. 13366310. Registered office: Head Office Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QP. Part of the Westerleigh Group.
