A direct cremation is a funeral without mourners in attendance. Choosing a Tyseley direct cremation saves money on funeral costs and lets a loved one be commemorated in a personal place that suits your family instead. This means there is less time pressure to make arrangements. For those who want mourners present at the cremation, we can also arrange an attended funeral for you.
We are part of the Westerleigh Group who have 41 crematoriums across mainland UK. Waseley Hills Crematorium is located just 10 miles from Tyseley. A no fuss cremation with Distinct Cremations prioritises care and respect just the same as a traditional funeral but in a much more cost-effective way.
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 £2,374.80 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.
Read moreOur 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.
Read moreWe 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.
Read moreThe cremation will take place at one of our 41 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read more10.2 miles from Tyseley
Waseley Hills Crematorium and Memorial Garden Memorial Garden , New Inns Lane , Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TS
If you are interested in a personal, intimate, attended cremation to celebrate the life of a loved one, this can take place at our beautiful crematorium just outside Birmingham. Up to 8 people can attend a 10 minute service from just £1,699 or 20 people can attend a 20 minute service from just £1,899.
Surrounded by beautiful views of the Waseley Hills, the Waseley Hills Crematorium and Memorial Garden, built in 2022, offers a modern, peaceful place to reflect. Amongst the landscaped grounds you'll find a tranquil memorial garden for contemplation and reflection, while the state-of-the-art crematoria offers a sophisticated media system with access to a fantastic catalogue of music, allowing you to create a truly personal service.
Our Tyseley 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 Tyseley 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.
Tyseley is home to a number of parks within walking distance where ashes can be scattered including Sparkhill Park, Burbury Brickworks Nature Reserve and Westley Vale Millennium Green
There are two narrow rivers that run right beside Tyseley. River Cole and Spark Brook both offer peaceful and scenic spots which would be a perfect spot to scatter ashes. Grand Union Canal is also just around the corner too.
Tyseley is home to a few religious venues which may have been meaningful to the deceased such as St Edmunds Church, Shree Hindu Community Centre or MahmudSabir Masjid.
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 Tyseley that may be suited to your memorial service include church halls, village or town halls, sports or social clubs, pubs, restaurants or hotels.
The HGC Club in Tyseley can host up to 100 guests in their function room which can be hired for events like a memorial service or a wake. The venue has excellent, clean facilities and a party room for those who are looking for something upbeat.
The community centre in Tyseley has a small hall for those looking for something a little intimate together with their nearest and dearest. It's a perfect venue for families.
For those looking for something a little more lavish, Grand Occasions offers a banqueting suite that caters for all kinds of special occasions including memorial services. The venue has a fully equipped kitchen, lounge areas and ample parking.
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.
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 Tyseley 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 Tyseley 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 Tyseley 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 Tyseley 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 Tyseley. 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 Tyseley direct cremation services, give us a call on 01543 212000. Our lines are open 24/7.