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Whether you're looking for answers on arranging a funeral, our funeral plans, or you want to know more about us as a business, you'll find it here in our FAQ section. Or you can always contact us with any question you have and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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The cremation service will take place early morning Monday to Friday.

When the time comes, our compassionate team will liaise between the person arranging the funeral and the chosen crematorium to find a suitable date and time.

You can, and it can make things easier and less stressful for when the time comes. If a loved one is suffering from a life limiting ailment, the dying person may want to be involved in their own funeral arrangements. Or a funeral can be planned when you're healthy with a funeral plan. We're happy to talk through your options 24/7 on 01543 211997.

Our [location] funeral services let you arrange a funeral from your own home. You can research and choose the funeral option that suits you best on our website, then give our experienced and empathetic team a call on 01543 212000. Whilst our funerals can be arranged without needing to visit any physical premises, we have a nationwide network of 40 crematoriums so can provide flexibility in where our attended cremations are held.

Our supplier LifeArt are one of the world’s leaders in environmentally clean coffin and casket technology. Their patented enviroboard coffins and caskets are formed from lightweight sheets made of wood fibres, resulting in a coffin that uses up to 80% fewer trees to produce. * The fibres are obtained from sustainable forestry operations, forestry or agricultural byproducts or recycled wood fibres. Where timber is used, only branches and bark which would otherwise be lost are used.

*LifeArt 2023 “compared to veneered coffins manufactured from MDF or Particleboard”

Absolutely. While fuss-free funerals focus on the cremation process, you have the freedom to organise a separate, **personalised memorial service at any time, allowing you to celebrate your loved one's life in a way that's meaningful to you.

Attended cremation costs vary between direct cremation providers, but the average attended cremation cost in the UK is £3,795.* At Distinct Cremations, our prices for an affordable memorial service start at just £1,599.

* The average cost of cremation in 2023 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)

Unfortunately we can’t transfer funeral plans from a different company to ourselves. However, you can simply cancel your existing funeral plan and take out a new one with us if you want to.

You’re free to visit any of our crematoriums, within their opening hours, to view the grounds and facilities ahead of time.

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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Anonymous, on Feefo 21 Nov 2024
I found the whole experience easy. Everything was taken care of and all my queries and questions answered. It has taken a weight off my mind and also saved my family a lot of work at a time when it’s hard to think straight. I can relax now knowing everything is in good hands .
Anonymous, on Feefo 20 Nov 2024
Great smooth service. Always keep you up to date and carried out my Dad’s wishes exactly how he wanted.
Susan Constable, on Feefo 13 Nov 2024
We have purchased these, it gives peace of mind for your children to know everything is sorted.
Margaret McCluskey, on Google 12 Nov 2024
The people at Distinct Cremations were all so kind and very helpful. They always had answers for all of my questions. I received my partners ashes when they were promised with a half hours notice before they were actually delivered, which was nice.
Anonymous, on Feefo 12 Nov 2024
None of the family (or wider circle of friends) had experienced this type of service prior to this occasion. Kerry Ludlow was so helpful & kind during such a difficult & emotional time. The whole process went really really smoothly & was exactly as we had hoped for. Kerry’s help with the paperwork & suggestions, we hadn’t thought of, was very very much appreciated. At such difficult times, it’s hard to make decisions & think of things, but we were all so very grateful for the care offered & given. The crematorium at SirHowy was very peaceful, with lovely open spaces. Anna our chapel attendant on the day was also very very lovely & so kind, as was the gentleman (I’m so sorry we didn’t take or remember his name) who assisted us when we collected our Dad’s ashes. The whole process went so smoothly, please pass on our gratitude to Kerry, Anna & everyone concerned. Thank you very very much .
Anonymous, on Feefo 11 Nov 2024
I am deeply grateful to the staff at Distinct Cremations for their kindness and compassion during this process. From start to finish, they handled every detail with great care and respect, giving my husband a beautiful farewell. Also a special thank you to Sarah Miller for her professionalism and care. Their support and gentle guidance provided immense comfort, and I truly appreciate their dedication to making this experience as smooth and meaningful as possible. Thank you for helping me honor his memory with dignity and peace." Mrs G padfield
Anonymous, on Feefo 10 Nov 2024
Team Distinct Cremation especially Kerry for making this difficult time for us easier you meet all our needs Thankyou so much for your support.
Elizabeth Byrne, on Feefo 9 Nov 2024
Courteous service from start to end. All questions were answered promptly. It was very reassuring to know that my friend was in good hands and I didn't need to do anything until his ashes were returned to me.
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