Arrange a cremation today_ Distinct Cremations

If you're looking to arrange a funeral, we have provided helpful guides, checklists and advice from our experts below.

Arrange a Funeral Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section is based on questions we're often asked by our customers about arranging a funeral.

If there's something you can't find immediately, you can always contact us with your question and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Frequently asked questions - page 2

A cremation is a type of funeral where the body of the deceased is burned and turned into ashes rather than buried. Learn more about cremation and see if it is right for you.

There’s no need to use a funeral director if you don’t want to. You can arrange the details of the funeral directly with us and we’ll also help make all the arrangements. If you need help on where to start, check out our in-depth guide to arranging a funeral without a funeral director.

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.

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.

The coffin is burned with the body of the deceased inside the cremator.

All of the necessary services required for your cremations are in your initial costs. However, on occasion there may be additional costs. You can read the full list of additional services for more information.

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.

You’re free to visit any of our crematoriums, within their opening hours, to view the grounds and facilities ahead of time.

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.

4.9/5
Feefo logo
4.9/5
Google g icon
4.8/5
Trustpilot logo
Read all our reviews
Anonymous, on Feefo 20 Nov 2024
Great smooth service. Always keep you up to date and carried out my Dad’s wishes exactly how he wanted.
Margaret McCluskey, on Google 12 Nov 2024
The people at Distinct Cremations were all so kind and very helpful. They always had answers for all of my questions. I received my partners ashes when they were promised with a half hours notice before they were actually delivered, which was nice.
Anonymous, on Feefo 10 Nov 2024
Team Distinct Cremation especially Kerry for making this difficult time for us easier you meet all our needs Thankyou so much for your support.
Rory Mullins, on Google 9 Nov 2024
I recently lost my sister and Distinct Cremations were fantastic. I dealt with one lady all the time and she provided great support and updated me all the time. Cannot praise her enough.
Ian Prout, on Feefo 9 Nov 2024
I lost my dad on the 20th spet 2024. I had no idea where to start only what he wanted. I done some research and found Distinct Cremations but looked into there feedback first before I decided. I contacted Distinct due to it being a family run company. I spoke to a lady called Kerry who was FABULOUS. Kerry took me through everythink inc the process from start to finish. As you can imagine i was feeling really upset but as soon as I started speaking to Kerry she made not only feel alot better but I new my dad was going to be really looked after which made me feel alot more settled which towards the end of the call Kerry had me smileing and laughing which my Dad would have loved. Kerry kepted in touch all the way and the first thing was how am I, am I ok. What i also liked is I didnt feel like Dad was just a number and the conversation wasn't read like a sales person would do off a sheet of paper trying to sell you something eg like a robot. Nothing was to much trouble i even got to send photo's up to Kerry which was to be placed into Dad's coffin with him. I also got to choose a beautiful made woodern Box to keep my Dad's ishes in which was not expensive and i'm so glad I opted for as its beautifuly made. Ishes got delivered by hand to which I had a call to let me know what time. The gentleman who dropped the ashes off a big credit to him also as he asked about dad and that also made me feel happy as he didn't know me or dad but he said it was a pleasure to bring Dad to me which give me that nice warm in my heart. I would like to Thank everyone at Distinct Cremations for looking after Dad but most of all to Kerry and all that she done for me your all amzeing and Thank You for taking care of my Dad for me ***
Elizabeth Byrne, on Feefo 9 Nov 2024
Courteous service from start to end. All questions were answered promptly. It was very reassuring to know that my friend was in good hands and I didn't need to do anything until his ashes were returned to me.
Paul Exley, on Trustpilot 7 Nov 2024
I chose Distinct Cremations over the others as they came across as the most sincere, honest and professional. Dealing with the Distinct team is very reassuring and nothing is too much trouble; they want to ensure that the customer is totally satisfied and comfortable with every stage in the process. I am wholly confident and delighted with the whole process and recommend Distinct Cremations without hesitation.
Gary Danks, on Trustpilot 5 Nov 2024
Great service. Helpful and very understanding staff . All arrangements done with a simple phone call . Very happy!
4.9/5
Feefo logo
4.9/5
Google g icon
4.8/5
Trustpilot logo
Read all our reviews