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Aura’s funeral plans in Bedford offer five-star-rated services and award-winning care. We work with trusted local crematoria and care teams, and we always take care to keep arrangements close to home whenever possible.
Serving families across Bedford and the surrounding Bedfordshire region, Aura’s funeral plans offer a thoughtful and affordable way to plan ahead. With options for both unattended and attended services, every plan includes full professional support, cremation costs, and hand-delivery of ashes — all for a clear, fixed price.
Funeral plans in Bedford are often chosen by those who want to remove uncertainty for loved ones. Many of our customers live in or around areas such as Kempston, Elstow, and Bromham, and wish to organise a simple, respectful farewell that reflects their values — without the weight of high funeral costs or stressful decisions later on.
Plans include cremation at a local crematorium such as Norse Road Crematorium, which offers a peaceful, modern setting for those who wish to be remembered close to home. Conveniently located just off the A421, it’s a familiar option for families across Bedford and wider Bedfordshire.
Thousands of families across the UK trust Aura for our compassionate approach, affordable pricing and dedication to taking care of every detail. We’ve been independently rated by over 1,000 families, and as a result, we are the highest rated national ‘Cremation Services’ provider on Trustpilot.
See how we’ve helped others by reading their reviews below.
Planning ahead in Bedford is simple with Aura. Our funeral plans include everything needed for a dignified, straightforward cremation — whether you’d prefer an unattended service or an attended farewell at a local crematorium. Every plan comes with full guidance, professional care, and no hidden fees, giving your family clarity and peace of mind when it matters most.
Thanks to our dedicated team of Aura Angels, Aura is the UK’s highest-rated national cremation provider on Trustpilot with a 4.9/5 stars rating. We’re proud to have received two honours at the UK Customer Experience Awards, including ‘Customers at the Heart of Everything’ and ‘Best Customer Service’. Learn more about Aura’s awards and why families across Bedford trust us with their funeral arrangements.
With an Aura unattended cremation, we collect the person who has died from where they’ve passed away and bring them into our care at state-of-the-art mortuary facilities.
From there, we bring them to the crematorium privately, words of respect will be spoken by the attendant and the cremation will take place shortly after.
If you’d like a simple service whilst giving your loved ones the opportunity to say goodbye at the crematorium, Aura also offers the option of an attended direct cremation service.
We offer a smaller, more informal service for fewer attendees, or a larger service for as many people as can be held by the crematorium chapel.
Getting a funeral plan in place should feel simple and pressure-free. With Aura, you can request a personalised quote in just a couple of minutes.
What you’ll get:
✔ Tailored to you – your quote is based only on what you need, nothing more.
✔ Free brochure option – choose to receive a printed brochure at no cost, if you’d like more detail.
✔ No pressure, ever – the choice is always yours.
We may reach out to ensure you have all the information you need, but once you do, we’ll give you space to come to a decision in your own time. Our ‘No Pressure Promise’ guarantees that. Click below to get started.
Whatever time it is, wherever you are in the UK, there’ll never be additional costs for collection, a larger coffin or the hand-delivery of your ashes.
Select a plan that best meets your needs from our range of highly-rated and fully-secure funeral plan options.
Speak to one of our lovely experts to secure your plan, or purchase your plan securely online in a few simple steps.
We’ll place your money into a secure, independently-managed trust, so that it’s ready to be used for when the time comes.
After you’ve died, we’ll bring you into our care and support your loved ones through the initial paperwork with patience and compassion.
We’ll let your loved ones know the date of your cremation, and on the day, transport you privately to the crematorium for the cremation to take place.
Within 21 days of the cremation, we’ll arrange to hand-deliver your ashes to your chosen person at no additional cost, or we’ll scatter them on their behalf.
When you buy one of our plans, we place your money into a secure trust. That trust is independently managed, and it means your money is kept to the side, safe and sound, ready to be used when the time comes.
We can access it in order to activate your plan when it’s needed to pay for everything, or in order to give you a refund if you decide to cancel.
Our funeral plans are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and they are also protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This reassures you that, in the highly unlikely scenario where Aura is not able to action your plan, you may be eligible for compensation.
Those you leave behind will be looked after by a team that truly cares. As a family-run company, it’s exactly what we’d want for members of our own family. Don’t just take our word for it; see how we compare to the others.
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If you’d like to know more about how to plan a cremation with Aura, our brochure is a helpful place to begin.
Our funeral plans are a helpful way to put everything in place for you or someone else.
When the time comes, our experienced team will be here to guide you through each step, offering support and advice whenever you need it.
To find out more about how our plans work, what’s included, and our story, you can request a brochure by clicking the link below. We will then send you a copy by email or First Class post—whichever you prefer.
A funeral plan lets you arrange and pay for your funeral in advance, helping to ease future stress for your loved ones and giving you peace of mind that everything’s taken care of.
Comparing funeral plans helps you understand what’s included, how much you’ll pay and which option offers the best support for you and those closest to you.
Understand the key differences between funeral plans and over‑50s life insurance, so you can choose the option that offers the right level of cover and peace of mind.
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.
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Whilst we proudly serve families in Bedford and across mainland Britain, please note that Aura is not physically based in Bedford. We cannot guarantee that the cremation will take place in this specific area, unless it has been requested at an additional cost. If you have questions, our friendly team is here to help.