Arrange an Streetly direct cremation, delivered at our Mercia Forest Crematorium just 7.7 miles from Streetly.
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
Our direct cremation services are ideal if you're looking for an unattended funeral in Streetly. Choosing a low-cost cremation without a ceremony gives you the freedom to mourn in your own unique and individual way. Or if you would rather be present at your loved one's funeral you may prefer our attended cremation service, which still prioritises respect and affordability.
Our cremations are caring and professional just the same as traditional funerals but in a much more cost-effective way. As part of the Westerleigh Group, our funerals take place across the UK at one of 42 crematoriums including Mercia Forest Crematorium located just 8 miles from Streetly.
Our caring and compassionate team are on hand to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have any questions at all about direct cremation, please call 01543 212000.
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 £2,374.80 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 42 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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7.7 miles from Streetly
Mercia Forest Crematorium Broad Lane, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RJ
If you are interested in a funeral service to celebrate the life of a loved one, this can take place at our beautiful crematorium just north of Walsall and Wolverhampton. You can choose from a 30 minute service from just £1,950 or a 60 minute service from just £2,399. You also have the option for the service to be led by the family or a professional celebrant.
Situated in 10 acres of woodland, Mercia Forest Crematorium provides a calm and comforting environment for cremation funerals. The light, airy and contemporary chapel is situated in thoughtfully landscaped grounds which have created new wildlife habitats, retained trees and enhanced native planting. Positive environmental initiatives at Mercia Forest Crematorium also include advanced filtration and abatement technology to reduce pollution. A modern digital music system allows loved ones to be commemorated with any genre of music that best suits their personality and celebrates their life.
Our Streetly 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 Streetly 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.
Streetly is beside Sutton Park, a sprawling 2,400 acre park consisting of wetlands, marshes, lakes and woodlands that is home to many perfect and tranquil spots where you can scatter ashes.
Longmoor Pool in Sutton Park is a beautiful spot to scatter ashes for those who loved being beside the water. Sutton Park is also home to six more lakes too.
Somewhere meaningful like a local pub, church or local sports club may be an option for scattering ashes. You may want to consider Farmer John's, The Hardwick Arms or Foley Arms, especially for those who frequented one of those venues often.
With a direct cremation, you have the freedom to arrange a personal memorial service of your choosing in your own time. Places in and around Streetly that may be suited to your memorial service include church halls, village or town halls, sports or social clubs, pubs, restaurants or hotels.
Sutton Coldfield Town FC is just around the corner from Streetly and offers function rooms that are available to hire. This might be a perfect location for those who were close to their local team or big football fans.
For those close to their community, the Streetly Council House may be the perfect venue, offering event spaces for hire which are suitable for a memorial service or wake.
Streetly Community Centre has two rooms available to hire for a memorial service, including a hall with a stage that can house up to 250 people or some smaller rooms for those looking for something more intimate which can house up to 20 people.
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
At Distinct Cremations we offer an alternative to a traditional funeral director. Our Streetly 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 Streetly 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 Direct Cremation Plan.
A Streetly 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 Streetly 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 Streetly. 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 Streetly direct cremation services, give us a call on 01543 212000. Our lines are open 24/7.
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Over 74,000 cremations a year
Westerleigh Group including Distinct Cremations carried out over 74,000 cremations in 2024.
