Our cremation services offer compassionate care at affordable prices. Arrange a funeral for a loved one who has died or pay in advance for a funeral with our all-inclusive funeral plans. Our expert care and low cost choices let you and your loved ones rest easy.
#£200 discount applies to plans paid in single payment or up to 12 monthly instalments.
Our cremation services offer compassionate care at affordable prices. Arrange a funeral for a loved one who has died or pay in advance for a funeral with our all-inclusive funeral plans. Our expert care and low cost choices let you and your loved ones rest easy.
#£200 discount applies to plans paid in single payment or up to 12 monthly instalments.
Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo
The UK’s largest direct cremation provider
A caring and attentive team available on a 24/7 phone line
Nationwide funeral provider operating throughout mainland GB
Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo
The UK’s largest direct cremation provider
A caring and attentive team available on a 24/7 phone line
Nationwide funeral provider operating throughout mainland GB
Whether you are looking for a direct cremation or a funeral service attended by family, our compassionate teams deliver all of our own cremation services with expert care and the greatest respect.
If you’re planning ahead, we also offer an unattended direct cremation plan and a funeral service plan with a service at the chapel. View our low cost funerals and funeral plans below.
Arrange a Funeral
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 at every step, including collecting and caring for your loved one, handling all necessary paperwork, and overseeing the funeral day itself.
Funeral Plans
Get peace of mind with pre-arranged and prepaid funeral plans for future arrangements. We ensure guaranteed acceptance with no medical questions. All our funeral plans come with FSCS protection for your financial security.
* Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes administration fees. £200 discount automatically applied to plans paid in a single payment or up to 12 monthly instalments. Price reduction ends 31st Mar 2025.
Whichever of our cremations you choose, we offer dedicated support to you and your family to take care of every detail. See our price list or our CMA standardised price list for a detailed breakdown of costs.
Everything is done with huge care, respect and real reverence. I saw the service Distinct Cremations provide and I was both moved and impressed.
Sue Cook, TV Presenter
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 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 personal funerals with mourners present. Our funeral services include a chapel service for an unrestricted number of friends and family to attend.
Whichever cremation services you choose, your loved one will have a dignified and caring send-off. Our dedicated professionals deliver all of the services for our affordable direct cremations and simple funerals.
Our funeral operatives outside Mercia Forest Crematorium
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 guarantees the highest quality of care.
Leading mortuary care
Our team meticulously prepare your loved one for cremation and care for them daily at our state-of-the-art mortuary.
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 remembrance is observed.
Ashes returned or scattered at the crematorium
The individually identified and tracked ashes can be hand delivered to you within 14 days or scattered at the crematorium.
Our low cost funerals take care of everything from the collection of your loved one to care at our state-of-the-art mortuary and the cremation itself. 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 cremation 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.
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.
At Distinct Cremations, we offer cost-effective direct and funeral 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 scattering or 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 41 crematoriums nationwide and facilitate over 70,000 each year.
The Westerleigh Group are the parent company of Distinct Cremations. Together, we are one of the UK’s largest cremation providers. The Westerleigh Group have owned and managed a network of crematoria within the UK for over 30 years. We now operate 41 crematoriums.
Westerleigh Group has a strong emphasis on the environmental aspect of its work and has been measuring emissions and investing in the latest energy efficiency for some time. By 2032, Westerleigh Group has a target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by continuing to invest in the latest energy-efficient equipment and developing a significant programme of woodland tree planting.
Westerleigh Group’s crematoriums also have extensive and beautiful grounds and offer a unique opportunity to respond to the current biodiversity crisis and offset residual carbon.
The average cost of a funeral in the UK is now £4,285^[1]^. Our funeral plans start from as little as £1,899 or from just £1,199 if you need to arrange a funeral today or in the very near future.
^[1]^ SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs
You’re free to visit any of our crematoriums, within their opening hours, to view the grounds and facilities ahead of time.
We provide a classic light oak style coffin.
If a larger coffin is required, we will provide this at no additional cost.
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.
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.
All of our ashes are returned in a simple biodegradable container. For an additional cost, this can be upgraded to a casket or urn to keep, bury or scatter the ashes. Call us on 01543 211997 to discuss the options available.
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 can be scattered in the crematorium garden of remembrance or personally returned by our team within 14 days.
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.
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.
Need more information before you make a decision? Our useful guides and helpful checklists can support you in arranging cremation services for a loved one who has died.
We also provide lots of information and guidance about funeral plans to help you plan ahead.
When funeral planning in advance, you can talk to those close to you about your wishes and theirs. You can also look into setting up a funeral plan to solidify what you'd like and secure the future arrangements.
Understanding what you need to do when someone dies, and when to do it, can help ease the stress and confusion you may be experiencing. We've put together some guidance to take you through the key steps.
If you're expecting a loved one to pass away soon, you may find comfort in feeling more prepared. Our sensitive guidance lets you learn more about the emotions you may feel and the practical arrangements to expect.
Our friendly team can help you arrange a dignified and low cost cremation for your loved one or for yourself in future.
We're here to answer any questions you may have about our cremation services so if there's something you'd like to clarify, please contact us.
Call us on 01543 211997
Distinct Cremations office: Oak Tree Court, Brookfield Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JN
‘Distinct Cremations’ is a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DPFL) and Distinct Cremations Limited (DCL). DFPL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No. 965289. DCL provides ‘at need’ funeral and cremation services and is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Both companies are registered in England. DFPL No. 13366327 and DCL No. 13366310. Registered office: Head Office Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QP. Part of the Westerleigh Group.
