Frequently Asked Questions

The choice is entirely yours. It's not uncommon for people to divide the ashes of the deceased between their loved ones, so that everyone can have a reminder of them.

There are many benefits to choosing a direct cremation. Direct cremations offer a respectful, uncomplicated cremation with no attendees present.

These are a few of the key benefits:

• Families have flexibility over the farewell process so a loved one's life can be remembered in a personal and unique way.
• Direct cremations are a cost-effective alternative to traditional funerals, allowing families to invest more in the farewell event with the money saved or prioritise their finances elsewhere.
• Families of faith can hold a separate spiritual service instead of a traditional funeral.
• A celebration of life event can be postponed until a later date when everyone involved is emotionally ready.
• Busy and geographically scattered families have additional time to coordinate a gathering.

The following crematoriums have mercury abatement technology installed which reduces air pollution as well as nitrogen oxide (NOx) filtration:

• Babworth Crematorium
• Mercia Forest Crematorium
• New Forest Crematorium
• North Wiltshire Crematorium
• Sirhowy Valley Crematorium
• Stirlingshire Crematorium
• The Vale Crematorium
• Waseley Hills Cemetery & Crematorium
• Arun Crematorium
• Herne Bay Crematorium

We do our utmost to ensure an unattended Go Greener cremation will take place at one of these crematoriums. These locations already account for 25% of Westerleigh Group’s crematoriums and installing nitrogen oxide (NOx) filtration is a programme Westerleigh Group intend to continue and accelerate over the coming years. By 2032, all crematoriums in our network will have the same environmental credentials as those listed here. Keep checking back as we add more crematoriums to the list. For an attended cremation, you can select any Westerleigh Group crematorium and still include Go Greener.

It typically takes between one and two weeks for the funeral to take place, although this time can increase if there are outstanding factors such as the need for an inquest. Funerals may also be delayed if there's limited availability at the crematorium.

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, from collecting your loved one to returning their ashes, to make things even easier.

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.

A cremation without mourners present suits those who'd like to minimise funeral costs, avoid the confines of tradition or keep the send-off as straightforward as possible. Choose a no-fuss cremation conducted with the utmost professionalism.

Our no fuss funerals start at £1,199 for a direct cremation without mourners or a service. Attended cremations begin at £1,599 for up to 8 people attending a 10-minute service. Prices vary based on the service options you choose.