Frequently Asked Questions

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 £1,899 where you can choose between a 30 or 60 minute service. Prices vary based on the service options you choose.

There’s no limit on how many people can attend a wake, only as many as the organiser and venue are comfortable with.

Our Unattended Direct Cremation Plan has received the top rating of 5 stars by the experts at Fairer Finance, a leading independent reviewer of consumer finance.

The FSCS is an independent service set up by the UK government to protect consumers when a financial firm fails. For example, if Distinct Cremations were to go out of business, the FSCS will protect every person who has taken out a plan with Distinct Cremations and provide them with a choice of a replacement funeral plan from a regulated provider or cash compensation.

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

Different people can register a death including a relative, a friend, an official from the hospital where the death occurred, the owner or staff in a care home or someone who was present at the death.

At Distinct Cremations we offer an alternative to a traditional funeral director. Our [location] direct cremation services can be arranged entirely from the comfort of your own home. Our empathetic and respectful team can support you in arranging a direct cremation over the phone and help you fill out all necessary paperwork.

Unlike a traditional funeral, a direct cremation is simple, fuss free and low cost. As a direct cremation is an unattended funeral service your family and friends can come together at a different time in a more personal and meaningful place to share memories of your loved one and pay their respects.