Why Distinct Cremations?
30 Years of Experience
24/7 Help & Support at a Time of Loss
National Network of Crematoria
A Private Direct Cremation. Arrange a simple low-cost private funeral. There are no processions, flowers, pallbearers and limousines- just a simple and affordable cremation service. Nothing more and nothing less. With a small private group of family and friends and short service you can remember your loved one with a dignified private cremation in a high-quality crematorium surrounded by beautiful grounds that you can choose to visit at any time.
If you would like more people to attend see our Attended Cremation Service.
Collection and Care of The Deceased. We have specialised funeral vehicles and trained drivers that will take the deceased to our professional mortuary where they will be prepared and dressed in a gown respectfully for the cremation.
24 hours, 7 days a Week Support. For comfort and reassurance every family has a Personal Advisor to answer any questions. They will help make all the funeral arrangements to pick up the deceased, keep you informed, complete the legal and cremation paperwork. On the day the Chapel Attendant will be there to support you and ensure everything is as you requested.
A Simple Coffin. A simple but good quality wood effect coffin is provided
Attendance of up to 15 people at the Private Funeral. An opportunity for a small select number of family and friends to be together to take some time to reflect and say farewell in the chapel.
15 Minute Funeral Service. The service will be 15 minutes giving family and friends time for a reading, and a few words. These services are typically led by family and friends but our Chapel Attendant who will play the music as planned can assist with introductions
The Cremation. You can choose a crematorium from our network that suits you. The cremation will take place early morning which you will organise with your Personal Advisor. You are more than welcome to visit the grounds at any time.
Ashes scattered in the Garden of Remembrance. The ashes are carefully scattered in our remembrance gardens which are beautifully landscaped gardens. (Ashes can be returned by hand to you within 21 days for a cost of £75)
What is Not Included. This is a simple direct cremation and there will be no viewing of the deceased, processions, hearses and flowers. Doctors certificate and removing pacemakers and artificial limbs will incur an additional cost - click here to view prices
At times the law or regulations change that we cannot foresee and we may have to pass these costs on. Prices are subject to review by Distinct Cremations. If at the point of application the service price has changed for any reason, we will advise you of this and there will be no obligation for you to continue.
If you would like to plan ahead and pay for your funeral in advance, you could check our prepaid funeral plans. Our Discreet Cremation plan is suitable for people who would like to have a quick and simple cremation service with up to 15 of their loved ones to attend.
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Call Us
Our advisors are here 24/7 to make all the arrangements to collect the deceased and help complete any paperwork.
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Choose a Service
Choose how many people will attend the service or there is an option for an unattended cremation too.
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The Cremation
If you have an attended cremation the Chapel Attendant will support you on the day. Ashes can either be scattered in the gardens or returned within 21 days.
Being part of the Westerleigh Group we have helped over 50,000 families a year and here is what a few of them have to say about us.
Our crematoria 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.
Cremation services typically last between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the type of service chosen. For an unattended cremation there’s no service held before the cremation takes place.
As direct cremations are simple funerals we don't provide flowers. However, the family can make arrangements for flowers to be delivered to the crematorium directly should they wish.
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
The coffin is burned alongside the body of the deceased inside the cremator.
For our direct cremations we provide a simple MDF coffin, and for attended cremations we provide unvarnished veneered chipboard coffins.
On average it takes around two hours to cremate a body, but it can sometimes be longer or shorter in certain circumstances.
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.