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As two of the most popular low cost funeral providers in the UK, Pure Cremation and Distinct Cremations both offer very similar services. However, one major detail that does differ is the price. Below we'll compare the two direct cremations services in more depth to help you decide which provider to choose.

One of the UK’s largest independent cremation service providers Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7 Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland GB
One of the UK’s largest independent cremation service providers Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7 Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland GB

Funeral plans are perfect for those looking to safeguard their future from the rising costs of funerals. It removes the uncertainty around your wishes, relieves some of the pressure your loved ones may feel when arranging a funeral and protects you from the rising costs of funerals.

Here's how Pure Cremation and Distinct Cremations' unattended funeral plans compare.

Product feature Pure Cremation
Price £1,995 £1,899
Cancellation fee £350 fee £95 fee
Bringing deceased into care from any place of death throughout mainland UK, 24 hours a day greentick greentick
Multiple crematoriums throughout England, Scotland & Wales greentick greentick
Notification of the date of the cremation greentick greentick
Personal return of ashes included greentick greentick
Ashes return guaranteed within 14 days greentick greentick
Removal of pacemaker, medical implants or artificial limbs greentick greentick
Crematorium fee greentick greentick
Viewing of the deceased redcross redcross
Choice of cremation time redcross redcross

All information correct as of 09/09/2024

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Distinct Cremations are specialists in fuss-free, dignified farewells. Our free guide reveals how you can reduce the stress and expense of a traditional funeral.

The guide outlines what is included in the plan, payment options, how to take one out and what will be included in your customer pack.

Alternatively, call us for free on 01543 212 000 and our team will help you get started and answer all your questions.
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Distinct Cremations

Pure Cremation and Distinct Cremations both specialise in direct cremations and offer two similar types of services.

Below you'll see a side by side comparison of what's included when you buy a Pure Cremation or Distinct Cremations unattended direct cremation, including key optional extras and additional fees.

Product feature Pure Cremation
Price (not including extras) £1,395 £1,399
Bringing deceased into care in office hours from a hospital or coroner's office greentick greentick
Collection outside office hours or from a location other than a hospital or coroner's mortuary redcross
£250 extra
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£250 extra
Removal of pacemaker, medical implants or artificial limbs greentick greentick
Provision of standard coffin greentick greentick
No charge for oversized coffin greentick greentick
Transport of deceased greentick greentick
Notification of the date of the cremation greentick greentick
Crematorium fee included greentick greentick
Owns own mortuary and crematorium facilities greentick greentick
Personal return of ashes included greentick greentick
Ashes return guaranteed within 14 days greentick greentick

All information correct as of 09/09/2024

Ready to arrange a funeral?

If you need to organise a funeral now, we are open 24/7 and will make all the arrangements from taking the deceased into our care and completing all the paperwork. Your customer service specialists will liaise with you to make arrangements for the cremation and keep you updated.

When you're ready, call us to arrange a funeral on
01543 212 000
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Distinct Cremations

Why choose a Direct Cremation with Distinct?

Find Peace of Mind

We’ll take care of everything, so your family don’t need to - from collection to the paperwork and right through to cremation

Highest Quality

We have the Distinct advantage of only investing in the best funeral and mortuary care at our state of the art facilities

24/7 Support

Our highly experienced, attentive customer service specialists are here for you & your family 24/7. We’re here whenever you need us

Available Nationwide

No matter where you live in the UK mainland, our specialist direct cremations are available for the same price

Dedication to Direct Cremation

We focus solely on direct cremations across mainland England, Wales and Scotland, offering the highest quality nationwide for the best price

Sue Cook Talking About Direct Cremation

Distinct Cremations leave out the funeral fuss and needless extras but leave in great service and a wonderfully caring attitude.

Sue Cook, TV Presenter

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
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Anonymous, on Feefo 19 Dec 2024
perfect service thank you
Richard Ingram, on Google 18 Dec 2024
My wife and I decided to sort out our funeral arrangements we looked at various brochures phoned all the major company's .The best one we found was Distinct cremations not the cheapest but the best . The lady who dealt with me was so informative and patient . Everything was explained and all my questions were answered ,I didn't feel pushed into making a decision there and then .This company do really care I've never spoke to anyone in the industry with such knowledge of their company and such compassion when discussing what is a delicate and personal subject . We have recommended this company to my wife's sister and husband and they too have taken out a policy with them . Fully recommended
Anonymous, on Feefo 18 Dec 2024
Everything was done to the highest standard and the staff were very helpful and respectful of our needs
Trevor Alan Flack, on Feefo 17 Dec 2024
Distinct Cremations have been exceptional in the way they dealt with everything for us during a very difficult time. They were respectful and caring and very very helpful, they kept in constant touch showing empathy and compassion; excellent.
Anonymous, on Feefo 16 Dec 2024
I did not purchase this plan it was purchased by my sister who is the one that died. However I have been extremely impressed by the service provided by Distinct Cremations from day one. Their staff have been helpfull, courteous and polite throughout my dealings with them and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Anonymous, on Feefo 13 Dec 2024
Very helpful & explained everything before we signed up
David Hanbury, on Google 12 Dec 2024
Excellent and caring communication via mail, email and phone. Very impressed with the courtesy and quality of service.
Earl Batty, on Google 12 Dec 2024
Upon deciding what future wishes I wanted I contacted distinct and spoke to a wonderful lady called Sarah Jordan who explained everything I needed to know regarding my future wishes in the most calming, stress free way, Sarah made the whole process feel so natural,where people may find this sort of thing quite a difficult subject to approach, Sarah has an undoubted ,reassuring quality about her and her calming and caring nature shone through like a lighthouse guiding the ship to port, very professional in her attitude and mindful of what the customer may or not need without the pushy type nature of a sales person selling a product, I was so grateful for the input I received and without doubt I would recommend this company for your future wishes to be taken care of, very competitively priced with so many different options to choose from,and also a good financial plan for spreading the cost that makes it manageable for your own personal choice,and most importantly someone who has a good idea of what you are going through but also the reassurance you need to make your final wishes and decisions when the time comes thanks Sarah
4.9/5
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