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Every year, over 200,000 people in the UK plan their funeral with a Prepaid Funeral Plan. 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 53% 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 basic funeral (£4,141) and the average cost of a direct cremation (£1,498) in 2023. SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024. (sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs)
** Increase is based on the cost of basic funeral in 2010 (£2,713) and the cost of a basic funeral in 2023 (£4,141). SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024. (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 both experts and customers think so too – with a 5 star rating on their Unattended Direct Cremation Plan from the experts at Fairer Finance and 4.9/5 rating by customers on Feefo.
The funeral plan industry became regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in July 2022, with 27 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.
Most direct cremation funeral plans include:
We understand that for some family members, attending the crematorium is an important part of saying goodbye.
So, If you would still like to keep things simple and arrange a direct cremation, but have up to 20 close family and friends be at the crematorium, then the Distinct Cremations Private Cremation plan may be what you want. Your family will have 20 minutes in the chapel with the coffin, where they can say their goodbyes however they wish.
A Private Cremation Plan includes:
There are 27 FCA approved Funeral Plan Providers. Here’s why Distinct Cremation should be your No. 1 choice.
Their Unattended Direct Cremation Plan is rated 5 stars by the experts at Fairer Finance.
They have their own crematoriums and state of the art mortuary facility – so you get the highest quality of care.
Their plans meet the expected standards for the industry and your money is protected
There are choices of plans to suit your preference – an unattended cremation plan, small attended cremation plans which include a shorter service with limited attendees or a full length cremation plan
You can opt to Go Greener with your Distinct Cremations plan, the only plan provider to offer eco-conscious options
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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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
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. 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."
I couldn't fault in anything Excellent service from start to finish
Amazing, Fabulous. I couldn't ask for a better ran family company
It was excellent, very friendly and helpful staff.
Excellent service……team members were so kind and advised on various aspects of the plan. Always at the end of the phone to help.
One word excellent.
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