Save money and commemorate your loved one's life more flexibly with a Sutton Coldfield direct cremation which is a cremation without a ceremony from just £1,199.
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
Save money and have more flexibility in how to commemorate your loved one's life with a Sutton Coldfield direct cremation which is a cremation without a ceremony from just £1,199.
Our established direct cremations in Sutton Coldfield give you more than a basic funeral. Our caring team support you with your arrangements every step of the way and treating your loved one with dignity and respect is our utmost priority. If you would like family members and friends to attend the funeral, we also offer attended cremation services.
As part of the Westerleigh Group we are experienced funeral providers. Westerleigh Group facilitates over 70,000 cremations each year from its nationwide network of 40 crematoriums including Mercia Forest Crematorium, located 11 miles from Sutton Coldfield.
Our caring and compassionate team are on hand to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have any questions at all about direct cremation, please call 01543 212000.
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.
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 £2,332.80 and includes administration fees.
Increasingly, people are choosing an unattended funeral, otherwise known as a direct cremation, instead of a more elaborate service.
This cremation only funeral option allows for a more flexible and personal remembrance. The steps below let you know what to expect from our service.
We're here for you 24/7. You can call us on 01543 212000 before a passing to give you and your loved ones time to prepare or you can call us when the time comes. All we need from you is some basic information to get things moving.
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Our caring team will collect the deceased from anywhere in the UK mainland, whether your loved one is at home, in a care home or at a hospital. The deceased will then be taken to our professional mortuary facilities before cremation.
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We will prepare your loved one for cremation, bathe them, remove any artificial items and dress your loved one upon request. We will then lay them to rest in the coffin, transport them to the crematorium and we will inform you of the date of cremation.
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The cremation will take place at one of our 40 crematoriums in the UK. The body is taken through the front door, rested on the catafalque while a song of your choice is played or a moment of silence is respected, then the cremation takes place.
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The ashes will be hand-delivered back to you within 14 days or scattered in the garden of remembrance upon request. You may then like to arrange a memorial service or celebration of life to commemorate the life of your loved one.
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10.8 miles from Sutton Coldfield
Mercia Forest Crematorium Broad Lane, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RJ
If you are interested in a personal, intimate, attended cremation to celebrate the life of a loved one, this can take place at Mercia Forest Crematorium just north of Walsall and Wolverhampton. Up to 8 people can attend a 10 minute service from just £1,599 or 20 people can attend a 20 minute service from just £1,749.
Situated in 10 acres of woodland, Mercia Forest Crematorium provides a calm and comforting environment for cremation funerals. The light, airy and contemporary chapel is situated in thoughtfully landscaped grounds which have created new wildlife habitats, retained trees and enhanced native planting. Positive environmental initiatives at Mercia Forest Crematorium also include advanced filtration and abatement technology to reduce pollution. A modern digital music system allows loved ones to be commemorated with any genre of music that best suits their personality and celebrates their life.
Our Sutton Coldfield 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.
There are many meaningful locations in and around Sutton Coldfield for scattering ashes once they have been hand-delivered back.
However, please note before you do so that you must gain permission from the landowner or local authority first.
Scattering ashes over water can be a serene and meaningful choice for remembrance. Sutton Coldfield is located near several scenic canals, including the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal.
As one of the largest urban parks in Europe, Sutton Park offers diverse landscapes to explore from woodlands to grassy hills so you can find the perfect place to scatter a loved one's ashes.
With permission, ashes can be scattered in any outdoor location like the Letocetum Roman Baths ruins for history buffs or just the garden of the deceased's favourite local pub or restaurant.
With a direct cremation, you have the freedom to arrange a personal memorial service of your choosing in your own time. Places in and around Sutton Coldfield that may be suited to your memorial service include church halls, village or town halls, sports or social clubs, pubs, restaurants or hotels.
New Hall Hotel & Spa is located less than two miles from Sutton Coldfield town centre. The hotel is a venue rich in history that offers a range of function rooms and catering services for wakes.
For guest numbers up to 100, you could consider Sutton Coldfield Golf Club. Catered wake options include a finger buffet or more formal dining at the function space within the clubhouse.
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. The Crush Hall, which is one of the original rooms of this historic building, is available to hire for private parties such as wakes.
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 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.
Sue Cook, TV Presenter
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
Rhiannon Pearson
Team Leader
At Distinct Cremations we offer an alternative to a traditional funeral director. Our Sutton Coldfield direct cremation services can be arranged entirely from the comfort of your own home. Our empathetic and respectful team can support you in arranging a direct cremation over the phone and help you fill out all necessary paperwork.
Unlike a traditional funeral, a direct cremation is simple, fuss free and low cost. As a direct cremation is an unattended funeral service your family and friends can come together at a different time in a more personal and meaningful place to share memories of your loved one and pay their respects.
If you would like to arrange a direct cremation in Sutton Coldfield for yourself in the future or you know you will be responsible for planning someone else's funeral, you can also arrange a direct cremation in advance with a direct cremation funeral plan. As well as providing direct cremation services at the time of need, we also offer the option to set up a Unattended Direct Cremation Plan.
A Sutton Coldfield direct cremation is an unattended cremation without a conventional funeral service. Choosing a direct cremation funeral gives you the freedom to hold a celebration of your loved one's life at a place which has personal significance and takes away the time pressure so you can plan a memorial in exactly the way you would like.
Some alternatives to a traditional funeral are taking a walk to scatter ashes, having a family meal, holding an event at home or at a local venue or something to reflect your loved one's unique hobbies and interests.
Choosing a direct cremation in Sutton Coldfield has a number of benefits. A direct cremation is an unattended funeral service. It is the most affordable funeral option and keeps planning the funeral simple. With a direct cremation you are free from traditional obligations, allowing your family to remember your loved one in a way that best represents them and their life.
Our friendly and experienced team can help you arrange a direct cremation in Sutton Coldfield. We will support you through each stage of the process to help alleviate the stress of planning a funeral. To find out more information about our Sutton Coldfield direct cremation services, give us a call on 01543 212000. Our lines are open 24/7.
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