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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.

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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.

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.

Learn more in our guide to arranging a funeral.

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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Eileen Matthews, on Trustpilot 21 Feb 2025
Their customer service staff are excellent. I had a dedicated member of staff, Sarah Miller, who went over and beyond to reassure me. Everything was carried out with incredible efficiency and support. I had a bad experience with another direct cremation undertakers and appreciate so much the faultless care and support Distinct Cremation gave me.
Virginia O'reilly, on Trustpilot 21 Feb 2025
The services both Christopher and I received was outstanding from the time we made the call when my aunt passed away. Throughout the time and to the point when my aunt came home even thre driver was so sincere. Thank you.
S&J, on Google 20 Feb 2025
We cannot praise this company enough. We were liaising with Steven, he was professional, kind and totally empathised with us. He contacted us on a few occasions before the cremation to check everything was ok but more importantly were we ok. The cremation went very well, it was simple but very tasteful and everything went as planned. The lady in charge of our cremation was again very professional, kind and caring. We wholeheartedly recommend this company. Thank you all.
Gemma Chambers, on Trustpilot 19 Feb 2025
I cannot thank the team at distinct cremations enough. From the first phone call they were so helpful, kind and compassionate. They kept in touch throughout the whole process from start to finish. We had my dad hand delivered to us yesterday and a phone call today to see how everything went. I would highly recommend distinct cremations over and over again. Everyone that I dealt with on the phone were so caring and really put me at ease at the worst time. From the cost to the whole package from start to finish. They dealt with the whole thing in such a compassionate, professional manor unlike other companies I had been in contact with.
David Teppett, on Google 18 Feb 2025
We were very impressed with ther services the staff were very helpful and considerate especially Sarah thankyou all on behalf of my sons and myself
Tracy Hughes, on Google 18 Feb 2025
Distinct Cremations were very kind, compassionate and empathetic when I called recently to tell them my Aunt had passed away. My Aunt had already arranged and paid for an unattended Cremation with Distinct Cremations. Maxine was very helpful and caring whilst going through the order of everything and all the legal requirements needed. I was very reassured that my Aunt was well cared for and was treated with no less dignity and respect than had she chosen an attended funeral. Arrangements were made to bring my Aunts ashes back to me a week after her cremation and they were delivered very efficiently and with care by Chelsea who was lovely. I highly recommend Distinct Cremations, their service is outstanding. ReplyLike
Lorcan Morgan, on Google 17 Feb 2025
Perfect service. Highly respectful and thoughtful during a really tough time. Literally can’t fault them. Highly recommend.
Lisa Russell, on Google 4 Feb 2025
Delicately handled my husband cremation with care and thoughtfulness. Very informative through the whole process which can be a difficult and confusing time. The staff are very kind and considerate and helped me through the process Would definitely recommend
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