At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in direct cremations and simple cremations, affordable alternatives 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 70,000 families each year, and have been established for over 30 years.
Our customer service specialists have helped thousands of families plan their funerals and offer a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of arranging a direct cremation. Whether you need to contact us for funeral arrangements or you need a helping hand with paperwork, we're here for you.
Should you need any guidance or you'd like to ask a question, our caring and compassionate customer service specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01543 211 997. We're only ever one phone call away.
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.
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.
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 £2,332.80 and includes administration fees.
Increasingly, people are choosing an unattended funeral, otherwise known as a direct cremation, instead of a more elaborate service.
This cremation only funeral option allows for a more flexible and personal remembrance. The steps below let you know what to expect from our service.
We're here for you 24/7. You can call us on 01543 212000 before a passing to give you and your loved ones time to prepare or you can call us when the time comes. All we need from you is some basic information to get things moving.
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Our caring team will collect the deceased from anywhere in the UK mainland, whether your loved one is at home, in a care home or at a hospital. The deceased will then be taken to our professional mortuary facilities before cremation.
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We will prepare your loved one for cremation, bathe them, remove any artificial items and dress your loved one upon request. We will then lay them to rest in the coffin, transport them to the crematorium and we will inform you of the date of cremation.
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The cremation will take place at one of our 40 crematoriums in the UK. The body is taken through the front door, rested on the catafalque while a song of your choice is played or a moment of silence is respected, then the cremation takes place.
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The ashes will be hand-delivered back to you within 14 days or scattered in the garden of remembrance upon request. You may then like to arrange a memorial service or celebration of life to commemorate the life of your loved one.
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5.2 miles from Nottingham
Gedling Crematorium Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham, NG4 4QH
If you are interested in a personal, intimate, attended cremation to celebrate the life of a loved one, this can take place at our beautiful crematorium in Nottingham. Up to 8 people can attend a 10 minute service from just £1,599 or 20 people can attend a 20 minute service from just £1,749.
Gedling Crematorium overlooks the surrounding Nottingham countryside, offering a beautiful setting for families to hold a dignified service. The traditional red brick building features stunning picture windows, flanking the magnificent views of the Dumbles Valley, while the multi-faith chapel welcomes every form of music allowing you to curate a truly personal service.
Our Nottingham 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.
There are many meaningful locations in and around Tyseley for scattering ashes once they have been hand-delivered back.
However, please note before you do so that you must gain permission from the landowner or local authority first.
Nottingham is known for its scenic river, its canals and nature reserves. You may want to consider scattering ashes along the River Trent, Nottingham Canal or at Attenborough Nature Reserve.
Nottingham and its surrounding areas have a number of green spaces that may be suitable including Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park which can provide a tranquil and picturesque backdrop for a scattering ceremony.
Nottingham offers various meaningful locations where you may consider scattering ashes, this may be somewhere like Wollaton Park or a sports ground close to the heart of the deceased such as The City Ground.
With a direct cremation, you have the freedom to arrange a personal memorial service of your choosing in your own time. Places that may be suited to your memorial service include church halls, village or town halls, sports or social clubs, pubs, restaurants and hotels.
For cricket fans, Trent Bridge is the perfect place to host a wake or a memorial service. The club has function rooms and halls that can be rented for such events and may be perfectly suited for your loved one.
Southwell Minster is one of Nottingham's most beautiful venues which offers a spacious and well-equipped venue with a hall that features a large open space which can be arranged according to your needs.
Mapperley Plains Social Club offers a function hall which provides space for seating arrangements and can accommodate both small and large gatherings and is equipped with audio-visual facilities.
Below are a selection of reviews from those who have purchased a funeral through Distinct Cremations.
"I talked to the people at Distinct Cremations. They told me these days many of us don’t want to spend large sums of money on an elaborate funeral."
Sue Cook, TV Presenter
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, right through to the hand delivery of the ashes, 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
At Distinct Cremations we offer an alternative to a traditional funeral director. Our Nottingham direct cremation services can be arranged entirely from the comfort of your own home. Our empathetic and respectful team can support you in arranging a direct cremation over the phone and help you fill out all necessary paperwork.
Unlike a traditional funeral, a direct cremation is simple, fuss free and low cost. As a direct cremation is an unattended funeral service your family and friends can come together at a different time in a more personal and meaningful place to share memories of your loved one and pay their respects.
If you would like to arrange a direct cremation in Nottingham for yourself in the future or you know you will be responsible for planning someone else's funeral, you can also arrange a direct cremation in advance with a direct cremation funeral plan. As well as providing direct cremation services at the time of need, we also offer the option to set up a Unattended Direct Cremation Plan.
A Nottingham direct cremation is an unattended cremation without a conventional funeral service. Choosing a direct cremation funeral gives you the freedom to hold a celebration of your loved one's life at a place which has personal significance and takes away the time pressure so you can plan a memorial in exactly the way you would like.
Some alternatives to a traditional funeral are taking a walk to scatter ashes, having a family meal, holding an event at home or at a local venue or something to reflect your loved one's unique hobbies and interests.
Choosing a direct cremation in Nottingham has a number of benefits. A direct cremation is an unattended funeral service. It is the most affordable funeral option and keeps planning the funeral simple. With a direct cremation you are free from traditional obligations, allowing your family to remember your loved one in a way that best represents them and their life.
Our friendly and experienced team can help you arrange a direct cremation in Nottingham. We will support you through each stage of the process to help alleviate the stress of planning a funeral. To find out more information about our Nottingham direct cremation services, give us a call on 01543 212000. Our lines are open 24/7.
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