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A meaningful goodbye doesn’t have to mean a traditional funeral. Aura’s attended funeral plans give your family the time and space to come together — without the formality, stress, or unexpected costs.
Attended plans from £2,595 | or from £108.12/month
Not everyone wants a traditional funeral, but many people still value the chance to come together and say goodbye in person.
The families we have served have told us that what matters most is simply being there. For some, that means a small, quiet gathering at the crematorium with just a handful of people. There’s no procession, no expectations, and no pressure.
If this sounds like what you’re looking for, Aura’s Attended Funeral Plan may be the right choice. It allows loved ones to be present at the crematorium for a simple and respectful farewell, without the complexity or formality of a traditional funeral.
Both include everything needed for the cremation. The difference is how many guests and how much time you’d like on the day.
A chance to gather with the people who matter most and time to say a few words and be together.
✔️A family-led, early morning service*
✔️Up to 15 guests*
✔️A shorter service duration
✔️Your choice of any crematorium in mainland Britain
✔️All costs associated with the delivery of your cremation
Enough room for everyone who wants to be there with more time for readings, music and tributes.
✔️A daytime, family-led service*
✔️As many guests as the crematorium allows*
✔️A longer service duration
✔️Your choice of any crematorium in mainland Britain
✔️All costs associated with the delivery of your cremation
*Please note that service lengths and guest counts may vary depending on the crematorium. Talk to our team for more information.
Prefer to talk? Call our caring team for a no-pressure quote.
When the time comes, your family won’t have to face it alone. Our team of Aura Angels will be there.
They are a dedicated team of compassionate end-of-life specialists who take care of everything, from coordinating the ceremony at your chosen crematorium to handling the paperwork and all the details in between.
Although we support families right across the UK, the care we offer never feels anything other than personal. Your family will have a real person by their side, someone who understands the funeral process, and is there to make everything feel clear and manageable.
Families often tell us that having an Aura Angel made all the difference. Not just because everything was taken care of, but because they felt truly supported by someone who genuinely cared.
On the day of the service, all guests make their own way to the crematorium. There is no hearse, procession, or formal arrival. Funerals can bring many different emotions, and this simple option offers a calm setting to grieve with loved ones without pressure. If you choose our Intimate Funeral Plan, the service takes place in the early morning. Our Fully Attended Plan is typically held during the daytime.
When you arrive at the chapel, the coffin will already be in place on the catafalque. This means there is no need for pallbearers or any formal procession into the room. Guests can simply take their seats as a chosen song is played and the service can begin naturally.
Aura’s attended funeral plans do not include a celebrant or minister. This means families are free to lead the service themselves, or our friendly team can help them arrange a celebrant through the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC).
Loved ones are welcome to bring personal touches to the ceremony, such as flowers, photographs, or other visual tributes. Our team will also organise with the crematorium so that music and picture slideshows are played during the service.
Many families choose to see the attended cremation as just one part of remembering someone’s life. Afterwards, your loved ones might want to hold a wake, an ashes ceremony, or another gathering where friends and family can come together and celebrate the person they loved.
Your family will be looked after by a dedicated Aura Angel — a friendly, experienced guide who will be there to answer questions and handle arrangements
Working closely with your family, the Angels will help bring your wishes to life by coordinating the service at your chosen chosen crematorium.
After the service, we will arrange for your ashes to be safely returned to your family, or respectfully scattered in the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance.
Thanks to our genuine care and the families who have kindly rated us 5 stars on Trustpilot, Aura is the highest-rated national ‘Cremation Services’ provider on the platform.
Independently awarded five stars by Funeral Solution Expert, Aura shares their commitment to fairness and clear guidance for every family considering a prepaid funeral plan.
Aura is proud to have earned a five-star rating from the independent experts at Fairer Finance, recognising the fairness, value and transparency of our funeral plans.
That’s why we partner with crematoriums across mainland Britain, giving you the option to choose a location local to you.
Our attended cremations are available nationwide and supported by an expert team. They are here to support you now as you organise your plan and they’ll be there to help your family with care and guidance when the time comes.
Request a quote or call our team, and we’ll find a crematorium local to you.
Aura is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, so you can trust our funeral plans are safe and secure.
In the unlikely event that something happened to Aura, your funds are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Your money is held in an independently managed trust, separate from our day-to-day business.
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On the day of the cremation, family and friends will gather at the crematorium you’ve chosen.
Your coffin will already be at the crematorium, and everyone will be welcomed into the chapel for the service. The ceremony can include music, readings, or simply quiet time together.
There is no celebrant included in the plan. However, our team will guide your family through planning the service, and they can help you find a celebrant if you would like one.
At the end of the service, the cremation takes place at the crematorium. Your ashes will then either be delivered to a loved one within 21 working days or scattered in the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance, depending on your wishes.
Your family can be as involved as they want in your cremation but our team is here to handle the details. We can organise the collection, paperwork and the cremation itself. Your family will still need to handle death registration, any floral tributes and a celebrant although we can offer recommendations and guidance.
We offer flexible payment plans so you can secure your plan today and pay over a longer term. You can either pay in full or spread the cost of your plan over 12 or 24 months. The cost of your plan will stay the same no matter how you pay.
A family-led service means the ceremony is led by someone close to you rather than a formal officiant.
This gives families the freedom to create something that feels personal and meaningful.
Although a celebrant or minister is not included in the plan, your family can choose to arrange one if they would like.
The key difference between Aura’s two attended plans is the length of the service and the number of guests who can attend. No matter what plan you choose, you and your family will receive the same compassionate support from our team.
Our Intimate plan is a shorter service that will take place in the early morning for up to 15 guests.
Our Fully Attended plan is a longer service that takes place in the daytime for as many guests as the crematorium allows.
The exact length of the service and guest numbers will depend on the policies of the crematorium you choose.
When you arrange your plan with us, you can choose any crematorium in mainland Britain for your attended service.
If you move home or later decide you’d prefer a different crematorium, that’s absolutely fine. Just let us know by phone or email and we’ll update your plan.
If you choose an unattended cremation, the cremation will take place at a crematorium selected by Aura.
You can cancel or amend your funeral plan with Aura at any time.
We offer free lifetime cancellations, which means you’ll receive a full refund of whatever you’ve paid if you decide the plan is no longer right for you.
If you’d like to make changes or cancel your plan, our team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Our attended direct cremation plan offers a simple, no-fuss option that is similar to a traditional funeral, without many of the unnecessary and expensive costs. There are no hearses or limousines, or high-end coffins. Our team will take the person who has died to the crematorium privately, and we respectfully lay them to rest in the chapel before the family arrives. All of our funeral plans include a simple, wood-effect coffin, but your family are welcome to change this when the time comes if they would like (however please note this is not included in the cost of the plan, so additional charges for this will apply).
If you have any questions, would like a brochure or simply would like a chat through our services, our award-winning team is here to help.
Unlike other providers, we won’t hassle you with constant calls. We’ll simply ensure you have the information you need and leave you to come to a decision in your own time. When you’re ready for us, our team will be ready to help.