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 £1,899 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 2024 (£3,966, SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2025, sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)

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Distinct Cremations
Distinct Cremations

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

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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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Emma Susan Beach, on Feefo 23 Apr 2025
We received incredibly helpful support from Tracey when we did our Cremation plans. Tracey guided us through the whole process, and made it a positive customer experience. Thinking ahead about future plans isn't always easy, but we were put at ease by the friendly and helpful service we received. A relief to get our plans arranged. Would absolutely recommend Direct Cremation. A big "Thank You" to Tracey for the excellent customer care she gave us.
Kevin Athony French, on Feefo 23 Apr 2025
Straight forward.
Stephen Duncan, on Feefo 21 Apr 2025
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at distinct cremations for a very professional and well organised experience through a very difficult time I would also like to thank grace on customer service who was excellent and help me organise from start and up to the funeral
Anonymous, on Feefo 18 Apr 2025
Really lovely helpful lady called Sarah
Catherine Diane Lees, on Feefo 17 Apr 2025
My Mam had purchased an unattended cremation plan and I had to deal with Distinct Cremations as her daughter and next of kin. They provided an excellent service, kept me informed at every stage. They were very compassionate and understanding at this challenging time and always offered any support I may have needed. The people I had contact with over the phone and the people who delivered Mams ashes back to me were very professional.
Anonymous, on Feefo 16 Apr 2025
Distinct Cremation provided a flawless service for my late mother’s cremation, handled with kindness and sensitivity. They made the whole process so easy at what was a difficult and sad time for the family. My mother would have been so pleased to know the decision she made to use Distinct Cremation was a very good one.
Brenda Joyce Parsons, on Feefo 16 Apr 2025
Excellent service from start to finish. Everyone I spoke to in person or on the telephone were so kind considerate and helpful. Highly recommended
Anonymous, on Feefo 16 Apr 2025
Good service and helpful not rush into it
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Everything is done with huge care, respect and real reverence. I saw the service Distinct Cremations provide and I was both moved and impressed.

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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 and through every stage of the cremation process, 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 Direct Cremation Plan costs just £1,899 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 Funeral Service Plan is an attended cremation service and costs £2,399.

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 Direct Cremation Plan is available for £1,899 for those who would like their cremation to be carried out without attendees. Our Funeral Service Plan is available for £2,399 and includes a 30 minute service for 8 mourners. Our Private Cremation Plan is available for £2,999 and includes a 60 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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