Funeral service for a personal goodbye
Our Funeral Service brings family and friends together at the crematorium to pay their respects in person.
Our experienced and caring team ensures everything is taken care of to provide a meaningful service that reflects your loved one's unique life.
We're here for what really matters.
Exceptional service
Rated 4.9/5 on Feefo
Experience you can trust
Over 74,000 cremations a year
Expert funeral care
Supporting families for over 30 years
Our Funeral Service
With our Funeral Service, you have the time at the crematorium to honour your loved one's memory in a meaningful way. Our experienced team will work with you to tailor a farewell that reflects their life.
A chapel attendant will be present throughout the service to support you and your family on the day.
Included with every Funeral Service
Choice of service length
Led your way
Personal touches
Unrestricted attendees
What's covered
| Funeral Service | |
|---|---|
| Respectful cremation at one of our 41 crematoriums | |
| 30 minute attended cremation | |
| Extended 60 minute service | +£500 |
| Professional celebrant to lead service | +£250 |
| Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary* | |
| Out of hours collection** | +£250 |
| Daily care at our professional mortuary | |
| Cremation preparation & medical device removal | |
| Support with arrangements and legal paperwork | |
| Classic coffin (or larger coffin) | |
| Transportation to crematorium by private ambulance | |
| Choice of music while coffin rests in chapel | |
| Chapel attendant or funeral operative present | |
| Ashes personally returned or scattered | |
| Donation to World Land Trust | |
| Free telephone bereavement support | |
| Funeral procession with hearse or limousine | |
| Embalming & viewing of the deceased | |
| Repatriation from outside mainland GB |
| Respectful cremation at one of our 41 crematoriums | 30 minute attended cremation | Extended 60 minute service | Professional celebrant to lead service | Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary* | Out of hours collection** | Daily care at our professional mortuary | Cremation preparation & medical device removal | Support with arrangements and legal paperwork | Classic coffin (or larger coffin) | Transportation to crematorium by private ambulance | Choice of music while coffin rests in chapel | Chapel attendant or funeral operative present | Ashes personally returned or scattered | Donation to World Land Trust | Free telephone bereavement support | Funeral procession with hearse or limousine | Embalming & viewing of the deceased | Repatriation from outside mainland GB | |
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| Funeral Service | +£500 | +£250 | +£250 |
* Weekdays 8am - 6pm, mainland Great Britain only
** Collection outside office hours or from a location other than a hospital or coroner's mortuary
Other important resources
For additional pricing information and a full list of our optional extras, please see our price list or our CMA standardised price list.
Please read our terms & conditions for more information about our Funeral Service product.
If you would like to make funeral arrangements for the future instead, please see our Funeral Service Plan.
Find your nearest crematorium
We own and operate our own crematoriums to provide the most peaceful and respectful settings for your send-off. Say your final goodbye close to home with a choice of 41 crematoriums throughout mainland GB.
Enter your town or postcode below to find your nearest crematorium.
Why choose us
Give your loved one a dignified and caring send-off with our Funeral Service. Our compassionate team are on hand to support you throughout.
Babworth Crematorium and grounds
Our Funeral Service offers:
Personal and respectful care
We use our own teams, private ambulances, mortuary, crematoriums and trusted partners to look after your loved one at every stage.
Leading mortuary facilities
We meticulously prepare your loved one for cremation and care for them daily at our state-of-the-art mortuary.
A unique goodbye
Use our cutting-edge audio and visual facilities to personalise the service with tributes and memories of your loved one's life.
Ashes personally returned
The individually identified and tracked ashes can be hand-delivered to you within 14 days or scattered at the crematorium.
Caring and attentive team
Here for you 24/7
Outstanding facilities
With 41 crematoriums nationwide
Dedicated funeral arranger
Personally supporting you throughout
What to expect from your Funeral Service
1. Call us
Call us 24/7 to begin getting your arrangements in place or ask any questions.
2. We bring into our care
We will transport your loved one to our state-of-the-art mortuary via private ambulance.
3. Arrangements made
Whilst your loved one is prepared for cremation, we support you with all essential paperwork.
4. Funeral service is held
Family and friends come together at the crematorium in remembrance.
5. Ashes are returned
Ashes can be scattered at the crematorium or personally returned within 14 days.
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Other useful resources
It can be difficult to know where to start when making arrangements for a loved one who has died. We're here to support you every step of the way. Explore our guidance to learn more about your options and what's involved.
Arranging a funeral for a loved one
Find out the documents you need to arrange a funeral, the differences between cremation and burial and the alternative types of funeral available.
What to do when someone dies
Whether your loved one has died at home, in a care home or in hospital, we have guidance on the first steps to take to begin their funeral arrangements.
Anticipating a loved one's death
If your loved one is close to passing, our guides let you know what to expect to help you feel prepared and manage anticipatory grief.
Funeral Service FAQs
If you'd like further details about our funeral services, see our commonly asked questions or get in touch with our sensitive and experienced team.
How much does an attended cremation cost?
Attended cremation costs vary between direct cremation providers, but the average attended cremation cost in the UK is £3,980.* At Distinct Cremations, our prices for an affordable Funeral Service start at just £1,899.
* The average cost of cremation in 2024 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
How many people can attend a cremation service?
At Distinct Cremations, there is no restriction on attendees for our attended funeral service. Our Customer Service Specialists can give you full information about the seating capacity at your chosen crematorium and the service lengths available. Give us a call on 01543 211997.
Can you attend a direct cremation?
Yes, you can attend a direct cremation. Though most direct cremations are unattended, with Distinct Cremations you can attend a cremation for 30 or 60 minutes depending on your choice.
You can read more on our Funeral Service page.
What will the deceased be dressed in for the cremation?
We’ll keep the deceased dressed in the same clothes they were wearing when they entered our care unless otherwise requested. If you’ve got a specific outfit you’d like them to wear, just let us know and provide it prior to the cremation.
What music can I play?
Our crematoriums feature state-of-the-art downloadable music systems, allowing us to play any piece of music you want as long as it's been commercially recorded and released.
What should I do with the ashes?
There are lots of things you can do with the ashes. Many people scatter ashes in a place that was special to the deceased, some keep them in an urn as a keepsake and others have recently started to have ashes turned into jewellery or glass.
How and when do I pay for the funeral?
Upon arranging a funeral, once you’ve agreed the type of service that you’d like, one of our Customer Service Specialists will take the payment in full, which can be made by credit or debit card.
For those planning ahead, we offer funeral plans that can be paid for upfront or in monthly instalments, allowing you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance.
How long is an attended cremation service?
Cremation service lengths can vary depending on the type of farewell you would like. With our attended cremation services, we offer two service lengths. You can choose to have a service lasting for either 30 or 60 minutes. The time can be used to share memories of your loved one, play a piece of music in honour of the deceased, give a eulogy or simply have a moment of quiet reflection.
For an unattended cremation, there’s no service held before the cremation takes place.
Is the deceased cremated straight after the service?
While we endeavour to cremate the deceased as soon as possible following the service this isn't always possible. However, the cremation is always completed with 24-hours of arrival at the crematorium. Learn more about how long after death is a cremation.
Arrange a funeral service
If you need to organise a funeral now, we are open 24/7 and will make all the arrangements from taking the deceased into our care to completing all the paperwork.
Your dedicated Customer Service Specialist will liaise with you to make arrangements for the cremation and keep you updated.
