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Attitudes to funerals have changed and not everyone wants a traditional, formal service. Distinct Cremations meets the growing need for simpler, no-fuss, more affordable funerals.

Our services are available at the time of a passing and for those who would like to choose and pay for a future funeral with a funeral plan.

Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo The UK’s largest direct cremation provider A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7 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 here for you and your family 24/7 Nationwide funeral provider operating throughout mainland GB
Distinct Cremations

Simple, affordable, no-fuss funerals

Distinct Cremations is a specialist provider of direct cremation services and prepaid funeral plans. Since 2021, when our business was set up, we have helped meet the rising demand for simple, low-cost funerals.

Our parent company, Westerleigh Group, is one of the UK's largest independent cremation providers fulfilling over 70,000 cremations every year from 41 crematoriums across the UK.

Being part of Westerleigh Group allows us to draw on the expertise of an experienced and compassionate team who are dedicated to caring for the deceased.

Call us on 01543 211 997

If you need to organise a funeral, call us free 24/7. Our customer service specialists are here to support you with your arrangements.

We're also available to set up your funeral plan over the phone or answer any questions. Just give us a call.

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Why choose a funeral with Distinct Cremations?

Quality of care

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Our teams, some of whom have decades of experience caring for the deceased, understand there are no second chances to get things right. That’s why we operate to the highest standards. Doing our best by the families we support and the departed loved ones we look after is so important to us.

Affordable services

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We include all the funeral essentials but remove anything unnecessary to keep prices low. Keeping our funerals affordable helps relieve financial pressures at an already stressful time. We also provide value in other ways by making costs clear and avoiding hidden extras.

Simplified farewells

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Our services suit those who don’t like fuss or unnecessary expense. Want a small service? No service? A celebration of life without the restrictions of tradition? Our simple cremations let you say goodbye your way, break free from convention and celebrate your loved one’s life as an individual.

Compassionate team

Customer services

With our support, you can plan a send-off that pays a fitting tribute to the person who has died. We take the time to listen to your wishes and fully understand your loved one’s personality and what they wanted. Leave the logistical funeral arrangements to us to make the process less overwhelming.

Cutting edge facilities

Mortuary

The unseen services we provide are of the same high quality as the services that are visible. Our mortuary facility was purpose-built to care for the deceased with the best technology available. We also use our own fleet of private ambulances to transport your loved one and return their ashes to you.

Sustainability mindset

Green Funeral

As well as our commitment to exemplary care for the deceased, we are committed to protecting our planet for future generations. We reduce waste and excess, our crematoriums have the latest technology to remove pollutants from the air and our grounds are havens for native wildlife.

Arrange a funeral for a loved one who has died or set up a funeral plan to pay in advance for future arrangements. Our cremation services, including unattended direct cremation, are low cost and caringly delivered.

Alternatively, you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list for a breakdown of costs.

Arrange a Funeral

From £1,199

If your loved one has passed away, our team is here 24/7 to assist you. We can provide guidance, support you at every step, and deliver a compassionate cremation.

Funeral Plans

From £1,899

Gain peace of mind with pre-arranged and prepaid funeral plans for future arrangements. Protect yourself and your family against rising funeral costs.

How to find us

Our head office is based in Cannock in the West Midlands, but we provide cremation services throughout mainland Great Britain.

Distinct Cremations Head Office
Oak Tree Court
Brookfield Drive
Cannock
WS11 0JN
United Kingdom

What our customers say about us

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.

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Lisa Matthews, on Feefo 22 Mar 2025
Very helpful with difficult decisions. No pressure sales as with other funeral services I approached. Also very good price in comparison with others.
Anonymous, on Feefo 19 Mar 2025
From my first interaction requesting a guide to my conversation with Sophie, I cannot fault the service I've received. All my questions have been answered in a way that I can understand what I am being offered and what I have asked for. All processes and procedures have been explained and I have been given ample time to research other possible companies and I haven't felt pressurised or been given the 'hard sale'. On the service i have received so far I would highly recommend them to family and friends
Anonymous, on Feefo 10 Mar 2025
Bought a policy online which was quick and simple to do and then received a courtesy call from Distinct Cremations to make sure that I was happy with my purchase. Very professional.
Debbie Burchell, on Feefo 8 Mar 2025
I had no idea where to go when my mum passed away. We had discussed that she wanted to be cremated, but that was it. My partner saw Distinct Cremations on our local Crematorium website, as they work with them. I didn't want loads of fuss, or to go into an office. Just a lovely personal service. Distinct Cremations went above and beyond in every area. I picked my options on the website, nice and simple, to get an idea of my quote. Then had a lovely discussion on the phone with Dan. We talked about all the options I wanted and he was so thougthful, sincere and genuinely supportive, I was really nicely surprised. It was really simple to put the order through and to pay for. Since then I have had a singluar, regular contact called Grace who looked after me every step of the way. The professionalism and compassion of the staff at Distinct Cremations is second to none. I was informed at every step with what was going to happen. They regularly checked in with me, to make sure I was doing ok. The service and celebrant Carol Porter was incredible. Everything happened exactly as planned. I couldn't have wanted anything better. The ashes were delivered to me at home, I had the standard box for them to be delivered in. The gentleman who delivered them was really kind and compassionate also. They came in a really nice blue box. Thank you for making one of the worst times of my life as easy as it could have been. I would highly recommend Distinct Cremations to everyone. I would definitely use them again myself.
Anonymous, on Feefo 7 Mar 2025
I purchased a cremation plan for my wife and myself. It was very easy to do and so far everything is fine. Just hope I don"t need to use it for a while. Bob
Yvette Glover, on Feefo 7 Mar 2025
I am so grateful to the two people who looked after me during the process of organising the cremation. They were really caring and nothing seemed too much trouble. A huge thank you to Daniel and especially Maxine.
David Peter Lee, on Feefo 6 Mar 2025
Excellent company and great customer service and follow up.
Anonymous, on Feefo 5 Mar 2025
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A direct cremation is a simple fuss-free cremation without a funeral service. Having no mourners attend the cremation reduces the costs and stress of arranging a traditional funeral.

For many, a direct cremation allows them to separate the cremation from the celebration of the deceased’s life, allowing them a dignified opportunity to say goodbye in a way that better suits them.

At Distinct Cremations, we handle all the direct cremation arrangements including collecting your loved one, caring for them in our mortuary and carrying out the cremation itself.

The first modern cremation in the UK occurred in 1885, kickstarting the adoption of cremations by the British public. Learn more about the history of cremations in the UK.

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 private crematoria within the UK for over 30 years.

No - We can’t send ashes overseas directly, however we can help you to make the arrangements to do so yourself.

Yes, single payments and instalments up to 12 months are held in a secure Trust which is managed by independent trustees. For 5 & 10 year instalment plans we purchase a “whole of life” policy from Scottish Friendly - an authorised and regulated insurance provider. The proceeds of that policy will be used to pay for your chosen cremation at the time of need.

We have 41 crematoria spread across England, Scotland and Wales. You can see our full list of crematoria to find your nearest one.

Many of our crematoria allow the attendance of pets by prior arrangement. Let your Customer Service Specialists know about your plans and they can make all of the arrangements for you.

In the unlikely event that Distinct Cremations stops trading, we are required to work closely with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) to transfer your plan to another funeral plan provider or arrange compensation.

You can find more information on the FSCS's website.

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