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Funeral planning in advance? Our pre-paid Solihull funeral plans start from just £1,999 and let you choose your funeral ahead of time to take the organisational responsibility away from your loved ones.

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

A Solihull funeral plan saves your loved ones the stress of arranging your funeral, gives them clarity about how you would like your funeral to take place and protects you from rising funeral costs.

Since 2004, in the West Midlands including the Solihull area, funeral costs have doubled.* Our funeral plans are prepaid and the price is locked in when you set up your plan so you can make sure you get the funeral you want without price rises. Our payment options also offer you the flexibility to pay over 12 months, 5 years or 10 years.

Want to get a funeral plan or find out more about our funeral plan options? Get in touch with our caring and experienced team on 01543 211997.

* 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 2025 (£4,222, SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)

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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

12.7 miles from Solihull
Waseley Hills Crematorium and Memorial Garden New Inns Lane, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TS

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Nearby Locations

Our Solihull 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 Solihull where you could consider having your memorial service.

In nature

National Trust venues near Solihull like Baddesley Clinton or Packwood House let you explore historic houses and peaceful gardens to commemorate the life of a nature or history lover.

A sports club

A sports club is a fitting choice for those who love to play or watch sports. Solihull Sports and Social Club next to the football and cricket fields can host catered events for up to 100 guests.

A local venue

Venues that you've visited often can be the most meaningful. For example, members of the Royal British Legion can host a wake at Broomfields Hall just outside Solihull town centre.

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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Pauline Loosemore, on Feefo 30 Mar 2026
Excellent service was helped through every step and spoke to the same person every time would definitely recommend distinct cremations to anyone it made a difficult time so much easier
Anonymous, on Feefo 28 Mar 2026
very good service with added touch of music
Dorothy Jones, on Feefo 27 Mar 2026
Thank you Sarah Miller and the team for all the kindness, support and over and above the care you gave to me at this very difficult time. I couldn’t have made it through without the help and caring attitude of you and your team and I will always be grateful to you all. I would recommend that to use Distinct will ensure that a very upsetting time is treated with respect, understanding and empathy. Thank you again, you are a great team. Dorothy Jones.
Christopher Paul Hammocks, on Feefo 13 Mar 2026
Very pleased with the service from Distinct Cremations, Tracy was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend. Not tried the service yet and fingers crossed i will not have to for many years.
Linda Clarke, on Feefo 12 Mar 2026
easy to set up the service. The lady on the phone was very helpful and easy to talk to.
Anonymous, on Feefo 4 Mar 2026
Distinct Cremations were fantastic from start to finish. Kerry guided me through the process and was always available for any questions I had. She is a credit to the company. The service itself was perfect. Exactly as I planned and what my dad wanted. Distinct Cremations made a stressful and emotional time , a smooth and easy process. A great send off for my Dad at half the price of a traditional funeral.
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.
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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 Solihull’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 Solihull 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 Solihull. 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 Solihull 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 Solihull. 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 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 is set up the price is set so you are protected from any future rises in funeral costs.

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