Frequently Asked Questions

A simple funeral can be either attended or unattended. What makes a funeral simple is freedom from formal conventions or ceremonial extravagances.

At Distinct Cremations, we offer a simple funeral that includes a full-length service led by a celebrant but excludes unwanted pomp and ceremony. Call us on 01543 212000 for more information or to begin your funeral arrangements.

An expensive and elaborate funeral may be right for some, but for many people, a simple personal send-off that reflects your loved one’s wishes can be the most meaningful way to say goodbye.

There can occasionally be restrictions on scattering ashes in certain locations. If you’ve got a specific location in mind, it’s best to speak to someone associated with that destination before making your decision.

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.

The cheapest way to be cremated in the UK is with a direct cremation which takes place without a funeral service or mourners in attendance and starts from just £1,199 with Distinct Cremations if you need a funeral today.

If you are paying for your plan in up to 12 instalments, your nominated representative will need to pay the outstanding amount due.

If you are paying over 5 or 10 years and death occurs after 12 months and your monthly instalments are up to date, no further payment will need to be made.

If you are paying over 5 or 10 years and death occurs within 12 months of the start date of your plan, your nominated representative will need to pay the difference between the amount already paid and the single payment plan price at the time you took out your plan. If death occurs within 12 months of the start date of the plan as the result of accidental death, no further payment will need to be made.

We will provide a qualified celebrant or officiant from our approved network to conduct the funeral service. The celebrant cost is included as part of our Simple Funeral Plan.

If the person arranging the funeral would like a specific celebrant, we might be able to cover the cost of this too, but there may be additional fees to pay directly to the celebrant if they are not part of our network.

A funeral plan lets you choose and pay for a funeral ahead of time. Planning your own funeral protects your family from funeral costs and ensures your wishes are known for the type of funeral you'd like. If you're going to be the one making funeral arrangements for someone else in future, you can also take out a funeral plan for them for peace of mind.

When the time comes we'll carry out every part of the process and deliver the ashes to your family at no extra cost. Our funeral plans include cremation, fees, collection, care, return of the ashes and much more. For full details of what is and is not covered with our different funeral plan options, please read our funeral plan summary and terms & conditions.

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.