Attended Direct Cremations
from £2,095
With Aura’s attended direct cremation services you can arrange a low-cost, meaningful service at a local crematorium.
What is an attended direct cremation?
An Aura direct cremation is a low-cost, easier alternative to a traditional funeral.
There’s none of the fuss of hearses, processions or limousines. We simply bring the person who has died to the crematorium in a private ambulance on the day of their cremation.
While a direct cremation is normally unattended, Aura offers attended options, unlike many providers. Families can arrange a simple, low-cost service for a meaningful goodbye at a crematorium. Our team can also help you to select a celebrant or a religious minister to oversee the service.
Our Direct Cremation Process
1. We’re ready to listen
2. Collecting your loved one
3. Supporting you and your family
4. A chance to say farewell
5. The cremation
6. Your loved one’s ashes
The benefits of a family-led direct cremation with Aura
Highly Rated
Our person-centred care has earned us an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot. The families who have chosen our service have also made us the top-rated cremation services provider, with a total Trustpilot rating of 4.9/5 stars.
Aura Angels
Our highly-rated team of Aura Angels have decades of shared experience between them. It’s their passion to be there for you, and lead you by the hand through all the difficulties of arranging a funeral with patience and compassion.
Family run
After his motor neurone diagnosis, Paul Jameson founded Aura to provide a funeral arranging service that he’d want for his own family. Now, we proudly offer a compassionate, person-centred service from our family to yours.
What’s included in Aura’s attended direct cremations
We’ll make sure you only ever pay for what you need, but depending on circumstances, there may be additional fees. These aren’t always applicable, so call our team to find out more. Follow this link if you’d like to learn more about how much a funeral costs.
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Cremation fees
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A simple coffin
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The care and preparation of the person who has died
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Transport to the crematorium in a private ambulance
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The removal of medical devices prior to cremation
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Collection of the person who has died from a hospital or mortuary
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Hand-return of the ashes (this can be arranged at an additional cost)
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Urgent collection fees (if the person is resting in a private residence, hospice or care home)
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Oversized or bariatric coffin fees
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Celebrant or minister’s fees
How much does an attended service cost?
Our bespoke funeral services are tailored to your specific needs and preferences, which means that prices may vary. Please note that the prices shown below are starting prices and may not reflect the service that best suits your needs. For your personalised quote, please call our dedicated team, who will be on hand to help you and answer any questions you may have.
Intimate Farewell
from £2,095
Up to 10-minute service for up to 15 attendees
Attended Service
from £2,695
Up to 40-minute service for a larger number of attendees
How to arrange an attended direct cremation
Verifying the death
After a person has died, the death will need to be verified by a medical professional such as a doctor or coroner.
Arranging collection
Once the death has been verified, we will make arrangements to bring them into care as soon as possible.
Registering the death
The death will need to be registered and there will be a few legal forms to complete before the cremation can occur.
Finding a celebrant
We partner with the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC). Our Angels will help you select a celebrant who will work closely with you to design a service in honour of your loved one.
Arranging the service
Depending on your choice, the service will be between 15 and 45 minutes. The Aura Angels will oversee the whole process, including arranging music, orders of service and returning the ashes.
Returning the ashes
After the cremation has taken place, we’ll scatter the ashes on your behalf at the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance. Alternatively, we can hand-deliver the ashes back to you at home.
Your step-by-step guide to direct cremation
Our free guide to arranging a direct cremation gives you a clear, step-by-step overview of what’s involved, helping you to understand the process and explore whether it’s the right choice for you or your loved ones.
Whether you are thinking ahead for someone on end-of-life care or arranging a funeral now for someone who has passed, we hope this guide can help.
In this guide, you will find:
- Information about Aura and the support we offer.
- The steps to take when someone passes away.
- Details of the direct cremation process.
Where can I arrange an attended direct cremation?
Wherever you are in mainland Great Britain, we can help you to arrange a meaningful, low-cost service at a crematorium close to home. To see what areas we cover, click ‘Our locations’ below. If you don’t see your hometown on the list, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to make the necessary arrangements.
Attended Cremation Plans
If you’re looking to plan a funeral in advance for yourself or a loved one, Aura offers the UK’s highest rated attended direct cremation plans.
Our five-star-rated plans offer flexible monthly payments and ensure peace of mind that everything is sorted when the time comes.
We also partner with the Association of Independent Celebrants, so we’ll help those closest to you find the right celebrant to lead your service.
Attended Cremation FAQs
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What is a direct cremation?
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It’s a popular, cheaper alternative to a traditional funeral. Normally there is no ceremony and no mourners. We collect the person who has died, bring them into our care, and then take them to the crematorium when it’s time.
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Can I attend a direct cremation?
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Absolutely. Unlike other funeral providers, we give that choice to you. You can decide to celebrate your loved one’s life right after their cremation, or gather your friends and family together at a later date. It’s up to you.
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How can I trust that you will give me back the right ashes?
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We work with established partners, many of whom are registered with NAFD and SAIF who have stringent codes of conduct around identification checks and the handling of ashes. The cremator is also cleaned thoroughly between each use, making sure that there is no mixing of ashes. Trained, professional morticians oversee the whole process.
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Is a direct cremation expensive?
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Direct cremation tends to be a lot cheaper than a traditional funeral, as it doesn’t include most of the expensive formalities, like floral tributes and hearses. Aura’s direct cremations start at £1,195, which is less than half of the cost of the UK average total funeral spend, according to SunLife.