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Get a direct cremation from £1,350 or £1,999 for a funeral plan, at either of our crematoriums located just 13 away from the centre of St Helens. Call us for free today on 01543 211 997. We're only ever one call 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

A direct cremation is a simple affair, free of a service, procession and ceremony, with little fuss and little stress. At Distinct Cremations, we offer two options for you. A direct cremation which is unattended and a funeral service where up to 20 mourners can attend.

As we are part of the Westerleigh Group, the cremations will take place at one of 42 crematoriums we have across England, Wales and Scotland. This includes Howe Bridge Crematorium located just 13 miles from St Helens, which helps to serve those in Saughall, Mollington, Mickle Trafford, Dodleston, Great Barrow, Tarvin and all the surrounding areas in and around Chester.

There's also the option of having the cremation at West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium and Vale Royal Crematorium which are situated 14 miles and 26 miles respectively from St Helens.

Arranging a direct cremation with Distinct is straight forward and our customer service specialists are available 24/7 for your questions 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.

12.7 miles from St Helens
Howe Bridge Crematorium Off Lovers Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PZ

Parking (36)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

13.6 miles from St Helens :
West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium Pippin St, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7SP

Parking (80)
Seating (96)
Standing (30)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

26.4 miles from St Helens :
Vale Royal Crematorium Shurlach Lane, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8RP

Parking (85)
Seating (91)
Standing (50)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

12.7 miles from St Helens :
Howe Bridge Crematorium Off Lovers Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PZ

Parking (36)
Seating (86)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

13.6 miles from St Helens :
West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium Pippin St, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7SP

Parking (80)
Seating (96)
Standing (30)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

26.4 miles from St Helens :
Vale Royal Crematorium Shurlach Lane, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8RP

Parking (85)
Seating (91)
Standing (50)
Toilets
Pets Allowed
Disabled Access
Webcast

Nearby Locations

Our St Helens 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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Dan Palmer, on Feefo 25 Feb 2026
I chose the funeral plan that included all our needs while having the option to include the music and live streaming if we wanted. Sarah was able to de-stress the whole process as much as she could.She came to my rescue when i needed it most.Nothing was too much trouble and she looked after us when we were at our lowest ebb.
Anonymous, on Feefo 23 Feb 2026
The personal service I received from the outset to the end was impeccable. Everyone I dealt with was kind, caring, sympathetic and empathetic. Above and beyond. The Celebrant(bearing in mind had never met my relative) made the service feel very personal. I have nothing but high praise in the manner in which I was treated. I was in the best hands, highly recommended.
Sarah Elizabeth Cowdell, on Feefo 14 Feb 2026
From the moment Maxine answered my call to say that Mum had passed away, I felt in the best hands. Maxine was kind and understanding and had such wonderful suggestions to help make Mums passing a beautiful event. I cannot recommend the service and most especially Maxine enough
Anonymous, on Feefo 9 Feb 2026
Very professional and empathic. Communication excellent.
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 .
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funeral plan for a parent

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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