A funeral plan lets you choose and pay for your funeral ahead of time. Help your family to know your wishes and to ensure the costs are covered by taking out a plan today.
Be in control. A plan confirms your wishes and the choices you want for your funeral.
Make it personal. With a Direct Cremation you can choose a more personal place for a memorial service with the ashes.
Support your family. Being organised with a plan will relieve the strain on your family at what will be a tough time for them
Rest Assured. All funeral plan providers must adhere to specific regulations, giving you comfort and protection.
Save Money. Your plan will guarantee your funeral services at today’s prices
A direct cremation is a simple, affordable funeral that removes all the angst and expense of a traditional funeral.
There’s no unnecessary fuss, no procession of cars, no solemn service in a chapel, no hymns, or costly flowers.
Instead, a dignified cremation is carried out without any mourners present, and the ashes are then returned to the family.
A direct cremation funeral lets the family say their goodbyes in a way that is personal and meaningful to you, and to them
And by planning ahead with a prepaid direct cremation funeral plan you’re in control. Your funeral plan makes your wishes clear. You pay for the funeral in advance. And it helps to avoid some of the stress and worry for family members when the time comes.
Speak to one of our specialists today on 0808 304 7573 to talk through everything with you.
A direct cremation funeral costs on average 64%* less than a traditional funeral so it’s no wonder more and more people have been rejecting expensive traditional funerals in favour of this simple, low cost option.
And taking out a direct cremation funeral plan helps you to save even more as they fix the funeral costs at today’s prices. So however much funeral costs may increase in the future, you won’t have to pay any more for the services in your plan.
And considering the average cost of a funeral has increased by 66% since 2010**, a direct cremation funeral plan is a great way to protect against rising costs.
Call a Funeral Plan specialist today on 0808 304 7573 to set up your plan today.
* Based on the average cost of a simple attended funeral (£4,510) and the average cost of a direct cremation (£1,628) in 2025, SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. (sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
** Increase is based on the cost of a simple attended funeral in 2010 (£2,713) and the cost of a simple attended funeral in 2025 (£4,510), SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. (sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
Distinct Cremations offer a complete service. They are responsible for your plan and also will deliver the funeral service through their own UK operations and crematoria network.
They know what they are doing and customers think so too – with a 5 star rating by customers on Feefo.
The funeral plan industry became regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in July 2022, with only FCA regulated providers authorised to sell funeral plans in the UK.
Direct Funeral Plans is a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA.
Choosing an FCA authorised and regulated provider means you and your money have greater protection. Regulation ensures each provider adheres to specific standards, and if the worst should happen and a provider were to go out of business, then the planholders’ funds are protected by the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme).
Not all funeral plans are the same. Different providers include and exclude different things in their direct cremation funeral plans, so it’s really important to check before you buy so your loved ones are not left with any surprises when the time comes.
Distinct Cremations provide both the plan and the cremation service, and everything necessary for a direct cremation is guaranteed within their plans.
A Direct Cremation Plan from Distinct Cremations includes:
We understand that for some families, attending the cremation is an important part of saying goodbye.
If you would still like to arrange a simple cremation but have loved ones present at the crematorium, then the Distinct Cremations Funeral Service Plan may be what you want. Your family will have time in the chapel with the coffin, where they can say their goodbyes however they wish.
A Funeral Service Plan from Distinct Cremations includes:
Here’s why Distinct Cremations should be your No. 1 choice.
They specialise in direct cremation funerals so they are experts in this type of send-off
Their plans meet the expected standards for the industry and your money is protected
They’re not just the plan provider. They also deliver the funeral through their own network of crematoria and funeral operations experts across the UK
There are choices of plans to suit your preference – an unattended cremation plan without a service or an attended cremation plan for family and friends to say goodbye
Direct does not mean DIY. They have an amazing team to help you with taking out a plan, and to help your family with the funeral arrangements
The attended plan can be adapted to suit your wishes with options for service length and a choice of either family or a professional celebrant to lead the service
They have their own crematoriums and state of the art mortuary facility – so you get the highest quality of care.
Choose a Distinct Cremations Funeral Plan – call 0808 304 7573 to speak to a specialist today.
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A direct cremation funeral plan with Distinct Cremations funeral plans can save you thousands compared to a traditional funeral.
Customer satisfaction is the highest priority at Distinct Cremations and their 4.9/5 rating by their customers is testament to how they strive to create the best service for each and every one of the families they serve.
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I would recommend Distinct Cremations, amazing people and they do an amazing job. Thank you.
Already done First class service from start to finish
Excellent service from distinct cremation from the initial contact continuing until after the service. I mainly dealt with Kerry who was very professional,kind and considerate. Any questions or queries were fully explained or dealt with. The actual service was just what we wanted and in a lovely setting. A truly five star service, thank you
Tracy was excellent & friendly……her knowledge of detail was good…..easy to ask questions with the answers given straight away.
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Great service I would thoroughly recommend Distinct Cremations Helpful and easy to contact and organise Informative and clear about process and cost Straightforward process when loved one passes Dignified collection of loved one from home Good communication of where loved one is held and what day they will be cremated Offering delivery of ashes within 14 days of cremation (but we opted to collect earlier) Comforting having loved one back Freedom to scatter ashes ourselves and celebrate their life at our chosen date and venue
My family were extremely grateful for the care and sympathy we were afforded over my Sister cremation. Direct Cremations were the ultimate professionals and I would like to single out Kerri for her thoughtfulness and gentle approach. It helped us all over a very sad time.
The service was excellent, nothing i can fault. I even asked for the address of my partners ashes to be returned to be changed and it was not a problem for them.
Excellent follow up and very nice people
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