Just cremation, no funerals have become increasingly popular in recent times. But what is just cremation, no funeral? And how much does it cost? We explain more below.
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Nationwide provider operating throughout mainland GB
The UK’s largest direct cremation provider
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
There are several options available when arranging a funeral, with traditional cremations and burials two common, popular choices. However, with the cost of a basic funeral now costing £4,285*, many more families are opting for just cremation, no funeral.
Just cremation, no funeral is a funeral without mourners and a service. Instead, the cremation provider will collect the deceased, care for them, prepare them for the cremation and then carry out the cremation itself.
With Distinct Cremations, regardless of whether a service is being held before the cremation or not, each individual in our care is treated with the utmost dignity. Before the cremation, the deceased is brought into the crematorium via the chapel and laid atop of the raised platform for a moment of quiet contemplation. Then the cremation takes place.
From there, our team will then scatter the ashes in our garden of remembrance or personally hand deliver the ashes to the family within 14 days of the cremation. Then the family may like to host a memorial service to commemorate their loved one.
* The cost of a basic funeral at £4,285 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
Choosing just cremation, no funeral instead of a traditional funeral lets you celebrate a loved one’s life however you wish, with less stress and no fuss.
You can see the key differences between just cremation, no funeral and a traditional funeral in more detail below.
The contemporary, simple, fuss-free farewell, free of tradition
** 72% saving is based on the cost of a basic funeral at £4,285 (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/ funeral-costs) vs the cost of a Distinct Cremations direct cremation at £1,199.
A fixed format funeral, with a set service
Whether your loved one has died or you’re planning just cremation, no funeral for the future, we’re on hand to deliver a first-class service fulfilled with care and compassion.
Find our low cost funeral services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.
Whether your loved one has died or is close to passing, our team is available 24/7 to support and talk you through the next steps; from collection and care of your loved one, completion of all paperwork, to the day of the funeral itself.
Relax knowing that the arrangements are agreed and paid for. There are no medical questions and acceptance is guaranteed. You can also pay in monthly instalments.
** Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes administration fees.
Whether you're wanting to arrange a funeral today, interested in funeral plans, or looking for something else, our customer service specialists are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have.
Call on 01543 212 000You can just be cremated without a funeral. The only legal obligation that exists is that a body must be disposed of, whether that's via cremation or a burial. There is no legal obligation for a service.
However, before going ahead with no funeral, just cremation, there are a few things that you should think about before making your decision. Tradition and religion are two common reasons why a family may not choose to have just cremation, and if this is important to you, or the deceased, then a cremation without a funeral may not be the choice for you.
But if tradition and religion aren't things standing in your way, then it's worth noting that just cremation is a much more affordable option. If someone you know has died and you need to arrange a funeral shortly after their death, our direct cremations start from just £1,199.
Although just cremation, no funeral is significantly cheaper than a traditional funeral, your loved one is treated with dignity and respect and given all the proper accommodations. Our no fuss funeral services include the provision of a simple coffin, collection and care by Distinct Cremations’ experienced funeral team. We also offer the choice to have the deceased’s ashes scattered in our garden of remembrance or personally hand delivered at no extra charge.
If you’re thinking of just cremation, no funeral for your own funeral, planning one in advance is easy. Our funeral plans start from just £1,899 with guaranteed acceptance ensuring you have peace of mind knowing your cremation will be carried out the way you want it to.
Arranging no funeral, just cremation with Distinct Cremations is straightforward. If you need any help, our customer service specialists are available 24/7 for any of your questions.
You can call us any time of the day, 365 days a year, and we will collect the deceased from the place of death and bring them into our care.
Call on 01543 212 000
Whilst we care for the deceased, our customer service specialists will contact the family to book the cremation and complete all the paperwork.
Our care for the deceased
We will tell you the cremation date. Your loved one's ashes can then be scattered in our garden of remembrance or personally hand returned to you.
Hand delivery of the ashesNot only are our low cost funerals carried out with love and care, but we also offer one of the UK’s best value services.
From your very first phone call, right through to the hand delivery or scattering of the ashes, you can rest assured that you will be in the most caring and attentive hands with Distinct Cremations.
Our caring team are here 24/7 to support you through the most difficult of times
Rhiannon Pearson
Team Leader
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.
Distinct Cremations office: Oak Tree Court, Brookfield Drive, Cannock, WS11 0JN
‘Distinct Cremations’ is a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DPFL) and Distinct Cremations Limited (DCL). DFPL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No. 965289. DCL provides ‘at need’ funeral and cremation services and is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Both companies are registered in England. DFPL No. 13366327 and DCL No. 13366310. Registered office: Head Office Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QP. Part of the Westerleigh Group.
