Arrange a funeral with the UK's largest direct cremation provider from just £1,199. Our unattended direct cremation and low cost funeral services offer dignity and compassion at affordable prices. Quality care is guaranteed when you trust your instinct with Distinct.
Our simple cremation services are also available as funeral plans giving you peace of mind for the future. Plus, save up to £200 by buying a funeral plan before prices rise on 1st December.
Arrange a funeral with the UK's largest direct cremation provider from just £1,199. Our unattended direct cremation and low cost funeral services offer dignity and compassion at affordable prices. Quality care is guaranteed when you trust your instinct with Distinct.
Our simple cremation services are also available as funeral plans giving you peace of mind for the future. Plus, save up to £200 by buying a funeral plan before prices rise on 1st December.
We compassionately deliver first-class attended cremation services or direct cremations. Direct cremation offers a simple, unattended funeral. If you’re planning ahead, we also offer funeral plans including direct cremation plans.
View our low cost funeral services below. Alternatively, you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list for a breakdown of costs.
From £1,199
If your loved one has passed away or is in the final stages of life, our team is here 24/7 to assist you. We provide guidance and support for every step, including the collection and care of your loved one, handling all necessary paperwork, and overseeing the funeral day itself.
From £1,699 or £19.44* per month
Gain peace of mind with pre-arranged and prepaid funeral plans for future arrangements. We ensure guaranteed acceptance with no medical questions.
* Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,332.80 and includes administration fees.
Distinct Cremations leave out the funeral fuss and needless extras but leave in great service and a wonderfully caring attitude. That’s why my instinct is Distinct.
Sue Cook, TV Presenter
Follow your instinct with Distinct and choose a send-off that suits your loved one. Instead of a traditional funeral, this may be a modern option like a direct cremation.
Direct cremations are unattended cremations - low cost and simple to organise. Instead of feeling limited by a formal funeral service, you can arrange an alternative memorial.
We also offer affordable and fuss-free funerals with mourners present. Our small, attended cremations include a service for up to 20 attendees.
Whichever funeral you choose, your loved one will have a dignified and compassionate send-off. Our affordable direct cremations and simple funerals are caringly delivered by dedicated professionals.
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Complete end-to-end service delivered by our teams
We use our own private ambulances, mortuary and crematoriums. Looking after your loved one personally at every stage ensures our quality of care.
Leading mortuary care
Our team meticulously prepare your loved one for cremation and care for them on a daily basis using state-of-the-art technology.
A respectful farewell at the crematorium chapel
At direct cremation services, your loved one is brought into the chapel to your chosen music and a moment of silence is observed.
Ashes returned or scattered at no extra cost
The individually identified and tracked ashes will be hand delivered to you within 14 days or scattered at the crematorium.
Our direct cremation funerals and attended cremation services follow the same process. We take care of everything from the collection of your loved one to the personal return of their ashes. Let us give you peace of mind during the most difficult of times.
Call us 24/7 to begin your funeral arrangements. Our caring team will lead you through the initial steps.
We care for your loved one at our state of the art mortuary facilities whilst we help you complete the necessary paperwork.
Following cremation, the ashes can be scattered at the crematorium or personally returned within 14 days.
We collect your loved one via private ambulance and bring them into our care from anywhere in mainland Great Britain.
At all services, the deceased is respectfully rested in the chapel whilst music of your choice can be played.
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.
With Distinct Cremations, it will take approximately 2-4 weeks to arrange the funeral. This includes the completion of the necessary paperwork and the cremation itself. Once the cremation has taken place, the ashes will be personally returned by our team within 14 days.
Our direct cremations are unattended cremations which take place without mourners present. However, we do offer a choice of small attended cremations where up to 8 mourners can attend a 10 minute service or up to 20 mourners can attend a 20 minute service.
Many people struggle to afford a funeral because of the rising funeral costs. If you’re arranging the funeral of a loved one and you think you can’t afford it, check if you’re eligible for Government assistance via a Funeral Expenses Payment in England & Wales or check your eligibility and apply for a Funeral Support Payment in Scotland.
We provide a simple light oak style coffin.
This can be upgraded to an environmentally friendly coffin made using recycled and recovered wood as part of our Go Greener add on.
You can, and it can make things easier and less stressful for when the time comes. If a loved one is suffering from a life limiting ailment, the dying person may want to be involved in their own funeral arrangements. Or a funeral can be planned when you're healthy with a funeral plan. We're happy to talk through your options 24/7 on 01543 211997.
The cheapest way to be cremated in the UK is with a direct cremation which takes place without a funeral service or mourners in attendance and starts from just £1,199 with Distinct Cremations if you need a funeral today.
The documents needed for a direct cremation include:
In case of a coroner's involvement, additional forms may be required. Approval by a medical professional is needed for the cremation to proceed. For more detailed information, see our guide on the documents you need to arrange a funeral.
Our unattended cremation service starts from just £1,199, which is 71%** cheaper than a traditional cremation.
** 71% saving is based on the cost of a basic funeral at £4,141 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024, sunlife.co.uk/ funeral-costs) vs the cost of a Distinct Cremations direct cremation at £1,199
Direct cremations are simpler and more affordable than traditional funerals. Choosing not to have an attended funeral avoids the cost and fuss of a funeral procession and service. Instead, a separate memorial can be arranged at a more personal venue.
A cremation without mourners present suits those who'd like to minimise funeral costs, avoid the confines of tradition or keep the send-off as straightforward as possible. Choose a no-fuss cremation conducted with the utmost professionalism.
At Distinct Cremations, we offer cost-effective direct cremation and attended cremation services, without cutting any corners. Respectful care for your loved one is prioritised throughout.
We deliver all of the services ourselves including transport, care at our mortuary, cremation at one of our crematoriums and the return of the ashes. Our caring team is there to offer support throughout with both paperwork and making the arrangements.
As part of the Westerleigh Group, we are one of the UK’s largest cremation service providers. We have 40 crematoriums nationwide and facilitate over 70,000 each year.
Direct cremations are a dignified and simple way to say farewell without the pressures and costs of a traditional funeral. They involve cremating the body without a ceremony or mourners present and provide you and your family with the flexibility to commemorate your loved one's life in your own time and manner.
This allows for a personal and meaningful celebration or wake at a place and time of your choosing. Cost-effective and straightforward, direct cremations offer a less stressful alternative, enabling you to honour the deceased in a way that feels right for you, surrounded by comfort and support.
At Distinct Cremations, we care for your loved one at each step of the cremation process. We swiftly and safely transport them to our state-of-the-art mortuary and offer round-the-clock guidance to help you with the necessary forms. At the cremation, your loved one's coffin is taken through the chapel while your chosen song is played. Afterwards, we can return the ashes to you or scatter them in our garden of remembrance.
No matter where you are in Great Britain, our friendly and experienced team can help arrange a direct cremation near you. We will collect your loved one, bring them into our care, carry out the cremation and personally hand deliver the ashes to you within 14 days, all whilst maintaining that human touch enveloped with compassion. To find out more information about our direct cremation services near you, head to our locations page or give us a call on 01543 212000. Our lines are open 24/7.
Need more information before you make a decision? Our useful guides and helpful checklists can support you in arranging a cremation service for a loved one who has died.
We also provide lots of information and guidance about funeral plans to help you plan ahead.
With a direct cremation, we care for your loved one at each step of the process, looking after your loved one the minute we pick them up to the hand delivery of the ashes. Learn more in our step-by-step guidance article.
Direct cremations are a dignified and simple way to say farewell without the pressures and costs of a traditional funeral. To learn more about direct cremations and find out if they're right for you, read our guidance article.
Want some more information about arranging a cremation service or choosing the right funeral? We have a number of articles with checklists and other helpful tips to help you feel confident in your choices.
Our friendly team can help you arrange a dignified and low cost direct funeral for a loved one,
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