Torquay direct cremations

A Distinct Cremations funeral plan gives you peace of mind knowing that funeral costs are covered. Our prepaid funeral plans serve all those in Torquay and the surrounding areas. Acceptance is guaranteed with no medical questions. You can pay one payment of £1,699 or in monthly payments over 12 months, 5 years or 10 years.

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 funeral provider operating throughout mainland UK
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 funeral provider operating throughout mainland UK

If you're interested in securing your future, then a funeral plan with Distinct Cremations may be the perfect solution for you.

A prepaid funeral plan allows you to pay for a funeral in advance for yourself, for a family member or for a friend, protecting you from the rising costs of funerals and leaving your family with less organisational stress for when the time comes.

Since 2004, in the southwest including the Torquay area, funeral costs have nearly doubled*. But with a funeral plan, you can secure today's prices for the future.

* Increase is based on the average cost of a funeral in the South West of England in 2004 (£2,043, SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2015) and in 2023 (£4,032, SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)

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Distinct Cremations

We’re here for you whether you are looking for our direct cremation services today or planning for tomorrow.

Find our services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.

Arrange a Funeral

From £1,199

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.

 

Funeral Plans

From £1,699 or £19.44** per month

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 £2,332.80 and includes administration fees.

Distinct Cremations

2.4 miles from Torquay
Torbay Crematorium & Cemetery Torquay Crematorium, Hele Road, Torbay, Torquay, TQ2 7QG

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Nearby Locations

Our Torquay funeral services are also available to all those in the surrounding areas and across mainland UK. Wherever you are, you can feel reassured that your loved ones will be professionally and compassionately looked after.

Distinct Cremations

At Distinct Cremations, our services allow you to have a funeral in two parts. Firstly, there is the cremation itself, which we take care of. We collect the deceased, carry out the cremation, and hand-deliver the ashes back making things as fuss and stress-free as possible for families. Secondly, there is the memorial service or celebration which the family organises. Loved ones can gather at a time and place of their choice to commemorate the deceased.

With our direct cremation, we allow families to say goodbye when they want, where they want and how they want. These are just some of the many places in Torquay where you could consider having your memorial service.

A scenic location

Family Walking On The Beach

A picnic on the beach or somewhere like Cockington Country Park may be an option. Or a family walk down the beachfront may be a preference.

A sports club

Football Stadium With Blue Seats

Maybe sports meant a lot so the service could be held at Plainmoor, home of Torquay FC, or at a local sports club which is close to your heart.

A local meaningful venue

Interior Of A Rustic Pub

You may opt for somewhere local with sentimental value such as the local pub or somewhere like the Livermead Cliff Hotel overlooking the sea.

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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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.
Rory Mullins, on Google 9 Nov 2024
I recently lost my sister and Distinct Cremations were fantastic. I dealt with one lady all the time and she provided great support and updated me all the time. Cannot praise her enough.
Ian Prout, on Feefo 9 Nov 2024
I lost my dad on the 20th spet 2024. I had no idea where to start only what he wanted. I done some research and found Distinct Cremations but looked into there feedback first before I decided. I contacted Distinct due to it being a family run company. I spoke to a lady called Kerry who was FABULOUS. Kerry took me through everythink inc the process from start to finish. As you can imagine i was feeling really upset but as soon as I started speaking to Kerry she made not only feel alot better but I new my dad was going to be really looked after which made me feel alot more settled which towards the end of the call Kerry had me smileing and laughing which my Dad would have loved. Kerry kepted in touch all the way and the first thing was how am I, am I ok. What i also liked is I didnt feel like Dad was just a number and the conversation wasn't read like a sales person would do off a sheet of paper trying to sell you something eg like a robot. Nothing was to much trouble i even got to send photo's up to Kerry which was to be placed into Dad's coffin with him. I also got to choose a beautiful made woodern Box to keep my Dad's ishes in which was not expensive and i'm so glad I opted for as its beautifuly made. Ishes got delivered by hand to which I had a call to let me know what time. The gentleman who dropped the ashes off a big credit to him also as he asked about dad and that also made me feel happy as he didn't know me or dad but he said it was a pleasure to bring Dad to me which give me that nice warm in my heart. I would like to Thank everyone at Distinct Cremations for looking after Dad but most of all to Kerry and all that she done for me your all amzeing and Thank You for taking care of my Dad for me ***
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Distinct Cremations leave out the funeral fuss and needless extras but leave in great service and a wonderfully caring attitude. That’s why my instinct is Distinct.

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One of Torquay’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

Our caring team are here 24/7 to support you through the most difficult of times

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When taking out one of our Torquay funeral plans, it's completely understandable to want the security that your money is being looked after and the assurance that your funeral will go ahead. Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DFPL) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). See our Keeping Your Money Safe page for full information about how we keep our funeral plans safe.

We offer two options for basic funeral plans in Torquay. Our Unattended Direct Cremation Plan costs just £1,699 and provides a simple cremation that does not have any mourners present. Choosing this option allows your life to be celebrated in an alternative way without being limited by tradition. If you would prefer a more conventional funeral, our Intimate Cremation Plan is an attended cremation service and costs £2,099.

There are a number of different Torquay funeral plans that could suit your personal funeral wishes. At Distinct Cremations, we specialise in simple, respectful low cost cremation funerals including direct cremation. Our Unattended Direct Cremation Plan is available for £1,699 for those who would like their cremation to be carried out without attendees. Our Intimate Cremation Plan is available for £2,099 and includes a 10 minute service for 8 mourners. Our Private Cremation Plan is available for £2,299 and includes a 20 minute service for 20 mourners. Lastly, our Simple Funeral Plan includes a full length celebrant-led cremation service with no restrictions on the number of attendees.

A direct cremation funeral plan lets you choose and pay for an unattended 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 know you'll be the one making funeral arrangements for someone else in future, you can 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 price list and terms & conditions.

We offer a number of different ways to pay for our funeral plans in Torquay. For those who prefer to pay in full, we offer the option to pay upfront in a single payment. Or if you would rather split the cost of the payments so you're not paying as much in one go, we also offer the flexibility of paying in monthly instalments over 1, 5 or 10 years.

Yes, it is possible to plan your own funeral and doing so has a number of benefits. With our Torquay funeral plans, you can pay for your funeral in advance to relieve your family of the financial burden when the time comes. Funeral planning ahead of time also gives you and your family peace of mind about what will happen and leaves no uncertainty about your wishes. Once your funeral plan in Torquay is set up the price is set so you are protected from any future rises in funeral costs.

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