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With Distinct Cremations, you have the choice of having your loved one's ashes hand delivered to you by our attentive team or having the ashes scattered at the Garden of Remembrance next to the crematorium. The choice is yours.

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
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

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Distinct Cremations

Step 1

Readying the ashes

Once the cremation has taken place, our team will ready the ashes in an ashes container for delivery. If you wish, you can choose something a little more decorative upon request.

Step 2

Arranging the delivery

If you've chosen to have the ashes hand delivered back to you, our team will call to confirm a time, date and address that suits you within 14 days of the cremation. Don't worry, we'll work around you.

Step 3

Hand delivery of the ashes

After liaising with you, our team will hand deliver the ashes at the date and time you requested, in the ashes container you requested. From here, you can choose what you would like to do with the ashes.

Step 4

Commemorating your loved one

Each family commemorates their loved one differently. Sometimes ashes are scattered somewhere meaningful, others turn the ashes into a keepsake, while some families keep the ashes in the ashes container and make it the centrepiece of a memorial service. You can read about memorial service ideas.

Distinct Cremations

Step 1

Readying the ashes

Once the cremation has taken place, our team will ready the ashes and store them.

Step 2

Your options

You may want to scatter or bury the ashes in the garden of remembrance yourself and our team at the crematorium will be happy to help you with this process.

Or if you prefer, you can have the ashes scattered or buried on your behalf by one of our caring team. The decision is completely up to you.

Step 3

The scattering or burying of the ashes

Whether you're doing it yourself or you've entrusted our team, you may like to scatter the ashes in the garden or carefully bury the ashes in the ground in a designated burying spot.

Step 4

Arranging a memorial service

You may like to commemorate the deceased with a memorial service or celebration of life. You can read more about memorial service ideas.

One of the UK’s best value direct cremation services, delivered with a caring and compassionate heart

Not only are our 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 of the ashes, you can rest assured that you will be in the most caring and attentive hands with Distinct Cremations.

Whether you'd like the ashes hand delivered to your home or the ashes scattered at the crematorium, my team will work around your wishes.

Alex Moore

Operations Manager

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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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Colin Gaunt, on Google 12 Mar 2025
The staff at Distinct Cremations guided us through the process of planning our funerals painlessly and efficiently whilst showing empathy at all times. We are very glad we chose Distinct Cremations and would recommend them to friends and family.
Anonymous, on Feefo 21 Feb 2025
This was difficult for us a family with dad wanting the unattended funeral plan however the service from Grace was exceptional. She kept us informed throughout the process and was very professional and empathetic. I would definitely recommend this company to look after your loved one who has passed over the rainbow bridge.
Karen Westwood, on Feefo 17 Feb 2025
The care and dedication from Sarah miller Made a sad day so easy for family I would 100% recomend there service to anyone This is such outstanding company and staff Took all hardwork onboard for family making Easy for bereaved family thank you so much The Westwood family **
Nanette Elizabeth Marigold, on Feefo 17 Feb 2025
During such a sad moment in my life I was pleased to be have the support from Distinct Funerals, who were excellent from start to finish. They recommended a celebrant for the cremation, Chris Tabor, who was such a fantastic person and guided and supported me and did such a wonderful eulogy for my brother. I highly recommend the Mercia Forest Crematorium who again were helpful and supportive during this sad time. Distinct Funerals eased this stressful situation with their expert knowledge and professionalism.
Donny Grieve, on Google 13 Feb 2025
very straight forward easy to use
Glyn Davies, on Google 13 Feb 2025
I've bought a unattended cremation from distinct , and the whole process was easy to set up ,Leah the lady we dealt with made everything so easy answered all our questions and made us feel very comfortable with the choice we had made.
Pauline Hanscomb, on Google 12 Feb 2025
Very friendly staff, efficient, easy to understand & easy to take control of your last wishes.. x ty
Patrice Stephen, on Google 11 Feb 2025
Very friendly staff, easy to set up ,very happy with my choice
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