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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Milton Keynes

From £1,195

Aura’s simple, low cost direct cremation services allow you to arrange no-fuss funeral in Milton Keynes.

Crematorium location: Crownhill Crematorium, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0AH

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The UK's top-rated direct cremation funerals, delivered locally to families in Milton Keynes.

Aura is a family-run company that provides the UK's top-rated direct cremation services, whether they're needed now or in the future.
We can support you to arrange a simple, direct cremation or a low-cost attended service at any crematorium in the country, and we can help you to personalise your choices, creating a service that is entirely right for you.
Our direct cremations include:
  • Collection of the person who's died from a hospital or mortuary setting
  • Simple coffin
  • Private transport to the crematorium
  • Direct cremation and associated cremation fees
  • Unwavering and dedicated customer support
Our direct cremations don't include:
  • Repatriation costs if your loved one has died outside of GB
  • Embalming and chapel of rest
  • A celebrant or minister
  • Hearses, limousines and processions
  • A choice of crematorium or attendees (can be added for an additional charge)
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Direct cremation in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and across the UK

Milton Keynes, nestled in the heart of Buckinghamshire, boasts a rich cultural landscape from the lush greenery to the vibrant tapestry of art, music, and diverse communities. Just as the town's landscapes and cultural venues echo with life, as do the sentiments of Aura - the UK's top-rated direct cremation service provider.

Aura is a family-run company that provides the UK’s top-rated direct cremation services, whether they’re needed now or in the future. With our cremations, there are no hearses or pallbearers; instead we offer a simple, affordable direct cremation to families throughout Milton Keynes, with an optional service at Crownhill Crematorium.

From the heart of Milton Keynes to the surrounding areas such as Stantonbury, Willen, Broughton, Walnut Tree, Bletchley, Westcroft and Old Stratford, our family-run funeral services are available to all.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Buckinghamshire, including Amersham, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Bletchley, Buckingham, Chesham, High Wycombe, Marlow, Princes Risborough and Winslow.

Whilst we proudly serve families in Milton Keynes and across the UK, please note that Aura is not physically based in Milton Keynes. 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.

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”Excellent“ customer service in Milton Keynes and beyond

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Quality

We're the highest rated Cremation Services provider on Trustpilot with a rating of 4.9/5 stars (Correct as of August 2024).
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Value

Our direct cremations are less than half the average cost of a funeral today (Based on the SunLife 2024 Cost of Dying Report).
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Care

Our Aura Angels are expert funeral arrangers, and they will take care of everything and keep you informed every step of the way.

Our Direct Cremation Process

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1. We're ready to listen

If a loved one of yours has recently died, or if they are nearing the end of their life, we'll gladly help you to make the arrangements. The first step is to give us a call.
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2. Collecting your loved one

We don't need to collect your loved one immediately, so please take your time in saying your goodbyes. Once you're ready for us, we'll bring them into our care.
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3. Supporting you and your family

Whilst your loved one is resting safely in our state-of-the-art mortuary facilities, we'll guide you through all the legal paperwork, ensuring the cremation can go ahead smoothly.
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4. A chance to say farewell

We know that it's important for some families to say goodbye at a ceremony before the cremation. If you would like, we can help you to arrange a simple, low-cost ceremony at a local crematorium.
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5. The cremation

For those without a ceremony, we'll make sure to let you know at what time the cremation will take place, so that you can have a moment of quiet reflection to yourself.
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6. Your loved one's ashes

Depending on what you'd like, we can either hand-deliver the ashes to you at home within 21 days. Or we can scatter them respectfully on your behalf at the crematorium's own Garden of Remembrance.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and personal touches

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Priority Care

If you'd like things to happen quickly, we can work closely with you to ensure the arrangements happen within your timelines.
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Low Cost Service

If you'd like, we can help you arrange a low-cost service local to you, or at any crematorium in Great Britain.
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Choice of Coffin

If your loved one's coffin is important to you, we can support you to choose one that feels right.
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Chapel of Rest

Unlike other providers, we can support you to say goodbye to your loved one with a viewing at one of our chapels of rest.

All-inclusive direct cremation, delivered locally in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and nationwide

With an Aura direct cremation, you're getting a simple, low cost cremation with no hidden fees.

As a family-run company, it's exactly what we'd want for members of our own family. We deliver on the promises we make to our customers, whether it's in the service that we provide to you or the practices in which we care for your loved one behind the scenes. You can read more about our processes. Don't just take our word for it, see how we compare to the others.

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Planning ahead? Visit our Milton Keynes funeral plan page

With Aura prepaid plans, you get peace of mind that you're getting a simple, low cost cremation that will leave your loved ones with absolutely nothing to pay.

Peace of mind that when the time comes, those you leave behind will be looked after by people that truly care. As a family-run company, it's exactly what we'd want for members of our own family.
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How much does a simple Aura cremation 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.
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Direct cremation

From £1,195

A simple, unattended cremation with no service and no attendees
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Intimate farewell

From £2,095

Up to 15-minute service for up to 15 attendees to say a private goodbye
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Attended service

From £2,695

Up to 45-minute service for a larger number of attendees

Only pay for what you need

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.
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Urgent collection

From £250

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Hand return of ashes

From £100

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If you’re looking to arrange a funeral or would like a loved one brought into our care, our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you’re looking to make plans for the future, our dedicated planning team is available Monday–Friday, 9.00–5.00pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read our full list of FAQs.

Will a Direct Cremation ceremony give my loved one the kind of funeral they deserve?

Direct Cremation is an increasingly popular type of funeral among British people. We tend to find that it is a preferred option for those who wouldn't have wanted to cause a fuss, or to make themselves the centre of attention. It is an understated and brief kind of ceremony that normally doesn't include any guests, although we can arrange for you to be there if you would like. It also doesn't include traditional formalities like a hearse or pallbearers, so if your loved one would not have been comfortable with this kind of thing, it may be the best option for them. We can smoothly arrange one in Milton Keynes by collecting them from where they are resting and bringing them to the crematorium for their ceremony. After the cremation has taken place, we can then bring their ashes back to you at home personally, or scatter them for you at the crematorium's own peace garden.

Will I need to spend a large amount on a Direct Cremation in Milton Keynes?

We understand that suddenly having to arrange a funeral that was maybe unexpected can place financial strain on your budget, and lead to anxiety. We hope that it makes everything just a little more bearable to learn that this kind of ceremony is often a great deal cheaper than other kinds of funeral. Indeed, an Aura funeral could end up costing you less than half of what you would pay for the average British funeral, and we could sort out this type of ceremony for you in Milton Keynes from the price of £1,195. However, in order for us to share a direct quote with you, we would encourage you to pick up the phone and give us a call. That way we can discuss everything properly with you, and put a plan together that works for you, and does right by your loved one.

Will a Direct Cremation be able to express my loved one's personality effectively?

Bringing your loved one's personality into proceedings is exactly what Aura does best, and we would be honoured to help you make this a reality. There are lots of ways in which we can personalise the service. To give you a couple of ideas to help get you started, many people find it important to arrange a final viewing of their loved one where they are resting before the ceremony, in order to get a sense of closure. Others like to ensure that their loved one has a coffin that says something about the person they were in life, whether through the materials it is made from, its design or colour, or possibly the way in which it is adorned, i.e., with photos of people or places special to them, or a theme relating to their interests. Whatever ideas you might have, we'd be very pleased to receive your call and make your vision a reality.

Will it be possible to arrange the ceremony in Milton Keynes quickly?

Every funeral is different, and that is something that we see every day doing what we do. This means that the time taken to arrange things can vary depending on what you are looking for. While we can't give you a concrete time frame at the outset, we can say that it's possible to arrange a more bespoke funeral for your loved one within 14 days, but others will need more time. Once we have managed to speak together about what you would like to organise, we will be able to advise more fully on this matter. We will always make sure that you understand our progress as we organise things, and you are always more than welcome to call us should you need a direct update.

Will you be able to step in and make sure everything goes smoothly if I can't manage to organise everything myself?

We are here to listen to you whenever you need us throughout this process. We know that needing to organise a funeral at short notice can be disorientating and tough, but we are experienced hands with everything funeral related, and we want to help. Our team of Angels is on hand to relieve of you of the hassle of planning things out, and to do all of the administrative legwork, should you need them to. Our goal is to make sure that you can focus on what counts at a time like this, instead of being burdened by extra admin.

Where will the cremation take place?

We provide a nationwide direct cremation service, working with a trusted network of crematoria and care centres across England, Scotland and Wales. While we do serve families in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area, the cremation may not take place locally as part of our standard £1,195 package.

To keep our service simple and affordable, we arrange the cremation based on availability within our wider network. This helps avoid delays and allows us to offer the best possible value.

If it's important for you to choose a specific crematorium, we do offer that option for an additional cost. While we always aim to keep things as close to home as possible, your loved one may be cared for at one of our partner facilities a little further away.

No matter where the cremation takes place, your loved one will be treated with the utmost care, dignity and respect. If you'd like to discuss location options in more detail, our team is here to help.

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