Stafford funerals

Take the stress away from your family - our Stafford funeral plans let you organise your funeral in advance with ease.

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 funeral 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 funeral provider operating throughout mainland UK

The loss of a loved one is emotionally challenging, but by having a Stafford funeral plan in place, you can relieve your family members of the burden of making important decisions while grieving. It offers them guidance, comfort, and the space to focus on healing and remembering you.

A funeral plan is a personal choice, and it's important to approach the topic with sensitivity and compassion. Discussing your wishes openly with your loved ones can help foster understanding and ensure everyone is on the same page when it comes to honouring your memory.

To get your funeral plan in place, call us today on 01543 211997. Our funeral plans start from just £1,999 for an unattended plan or £2,499 for an attended plan.

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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.

Direct Cremation Plan

From £1,999 or £20.74* per month

Celebrate a life without the formalities of a funeral

  • Simple, dignified and our cheapest funeral plan
  • No formal service or attendees present
  • Coffin rested in chapel whilst music plays

Funeral Service Plan

From £2,499 or £28.68** per month

A personal funeral service for friends and family

  • Unrestricted number of attendees
  • A 30-minute service at the crematorium
  • Choice of family-led or celebrant-led funeral
  • Option to upgrade to a 60-minute service

* 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 is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £3,441.60 and includes admin fees.

For additional pricing information and a full list of our optional extras, please see our price list.

Distinct Cremations

15 miles from Stafford
Mercia Forest Crematorium Broad Lane, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RJ

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Nearby Locations

Our Stafford 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

At Distinct Cremations, you can look at our funeral as a funeral of two parts. First, there is the cremation itself, where we take care of collecting the deceased, carrying out the cremation, personally returning the ashes and making things as fuss and stress-free for the family as possible. Secondly, there is the memorial service or celebration which the family organise where loved ones gather at a separate time to commemorate the deceased.

With our direct cremation funeral plans, we take the stress away from the process allowing the family to say goodbye when they want, where they want and how they want. Here are some places in Stafford where you could consider having your memorial service.

In nature

Victoria Park is a beautiful outdoor place to hold a memorial service, as is Doxey Marsh which is lovely for those who like to beside the water. As an alternative, not too far away is Cannock Chase with all its beauty and tranquillity

Surrounded by history

Stafford has a rich historical heritage, and there are a few notable historical places that could provide a meaningful setting for a memorial service including Stafford Castle, St. Chad's Church and Ancient High House.

Local venue

A local venue such as The Swan Hotel, St. Chad's Church or Doxey Parish Church Hall are three places that are perfectly suited for a memorial service. For sports fans, maybe one at a local cricket or football club may be even better suited.

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 1 Dec 2025
Absolutely amazing from start to finish at the most difficult time for our family. Maxine is an absolute credit to the company and nothing was too much trouble.
Anonymous, on Feefo 23 Nov 2025
Excellent service very respects caring staff from start to finish. Thank you.
Anonymous, on Feefo 23 Nov 2025
Great service from start to finish. Very caring staff I couldn’t have asked for more during this extremely difficult time.
Karen Foster, on Google 19 Nov 2025
Felt very reassured and cared for by everyone we spoke to when using this service recently. Especially Kerry who was just so understanding and respectful. Thank you for helping us through a tough time with kindness and compassion
Caroline Jones, on Feefo 19 Nov 2025
Arranging a cremation for oneself is not the easiest of tasks and Tracy was most patient and understanding in her dealings with me. Even though I was pretty certain which plan I wanted Tracy took the trouble to go through the details of the other options as well. I never felt under any pressure to make a decision. In fact, Tracy suggested I mull it over for a few days. I chose the Direct Cremation. This is the kind of end I had wanted for some time and the plan that Distinct Cremations is ideal for me. And, Tracy has arranged that my cremation will be at Westerleigh. This is a crematorium that I am familiar with and it is a comfort to me to know where I will end. I cannot recommend the product or the service more highly
Gregory Mako, on Google 18 Nov 2025
Maxine went above and beyond to help us with all things needed for a beautiful service. We requested some things outside of the norm and she produced everything with class and ease. I am so impressed with how she organized and reorganized the music, provided more than one box for transporting ashes along with the casket for permanent holding. There were so many gentle and supportive moments on the phone with her. She definitely really cared about us and our service. That is amazing. We felt cared for and provided for. Thank you, Maxine.
Caroline Jones, on Feefo 18 Nov 2025
Tracy was excellent. Arranging and buying a cremation for yourself is quite an emotional act and Tracy was so understanding and patient. I thought I knew what option I wanted from the start but she was willing to explain other options to me. I never felt that I was being coerced into making a decision. In fact she suggested I mull over it for a few days first. Once I had confirmed my choice Tracy was kind enough to arrange that my cremation will be held at Westerleigh. I know the place and it is comforting to me now to know where I will end up. Tracy agreed to send me a hard copy of my cremation details as well as the email confirmation and to call me ten days after my payment, which she did. Excellent service and thank you very much.
Jane Morris, on Feefo 18 Nov 2025
Can't fault them in any way. Everything explained and delt with total respect and understanding. Special thanks to Monica your help and advice through my desperate grief has helped more than you know, thank you all concerned. J morris
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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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One of Stafford’s best value direct cremation services, delivered with a caring and compassionate heart

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

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When taking out one of our Stafford 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 Stafford. Our Direct Cremation Plan costs just £1,999 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 £2,499.

There are a number of different Stafford 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 £1,999 for those who would like their cremation to be carried out without attendees. Alternatively, our Funeral Service Plan is available from £2,499 and includes a service for family and friends to attend at the crematorium. You can choose to have either a 30 or 60 minute service which can be led by one of your loved ones or a professional celebrant.

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 Stafford. 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 Stafford 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 Stafford is set up the price is set so you are protected from any future rises in funeral costs.

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