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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Oxford

From £1,195

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

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

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 Oxford, Oxfordshire and across the UK

Home to one of the oldest universities in the world, it's no surprise that Oxford has produced some of the world's most renowned authors (JRR Tolkein and Lewis Carroll, to name a few!) But amongst the bookshops and beautiful architecture, Oxford is also where you can find 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 Oxford.

Aura's five-star rated funeral services are available across all of Oxfordshire, including Thame, Abingdon, Didcot, Benson, Kidlington, Witney, Bicester, Carterton and the surrounding areas.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Oxfordshire, including Oxfordshire.

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

Would a Direct Cremation ceremony fit my loved one's personality?

We have found that Direct Cremation suits those who would not have wanted to be the centre of attention, or to have others going to any trouble on their account. It is a quiet, simple kind of ceremony that is growing in popularity throughout the UK. It is usually unattended, although we can arrange for you to attend with friends and family if you would like. We can organise everything in Oxford for you: We would bring your loved one to the crematorium from where they are resting for their ceremony. And then, afterwards, we can either bring their ashes back to you personally, or we can scatter them on your behalf in the local garden of solace. If you think that this kind of ceremony could be right for your loved one, why not give us a call? We can talk together about what you need and put together a dignified plan that does right by them.

What is the usual cost of a Direct Cremation in Oxford?

It may help you to bear in mind that each funeral is as special and unique as the person whom they commemorate, and this can have an impact on the price. We aren't able to give you a direct quote without first having spoken to you about what you need, but in the meantime, we hope it makes things just a little easier to know that this kind of ceremony is often a lot less expensive than other kinds of service. The average cost of a funeral in the UK could be more than twice what you could pay with Aura; we could organise this kind of funeral in Oxford for you from £1,195. If you'd like to get a direct quote, please give us a call and let us know what you require.

Can you make my loved one's personality a central part of the ceremony in Oxford?

It would be an honour for us to help you do this -- every funeral is as special as the person whom it commemorates, and we have many different ways in which we can achieve this. If you would like personalise your loved one's ceremony, but aren't sure where to start, we can make some recommendations: For instance, many people like to make sure that they can see their loved one a final time at the chapel of rest, before the ceremony begins, which we can arrange. Others feel it is important that their loved one has a coffin expressing something of who they were in life, whether through its materials and design, its colour, or the images or themes it can be decorated with. If you have a vision you'd like our help with, we'd be pleased to make it a reality for you. Why not give us a call and let us know how we can help.

How quickly can things in Oxford be arranged?

We understand how important it is to make sure things are carried out as quickly as possible. We will always work as fast as we can with settling for a lower quality, but please bear in mind that each funeral is different, and this can influence how long things can take. We could arrange everything for you in Oxford within fourteen days, if you'd like one of our more tailored options, but others will require more time. You can rest assured that we will communicate with you regularly, and make sure you always know what is happening. Should you need a specific update outside of our regular notifications, you are more than welcome to call us.

Can you reassure me that I will be supported as things get organised?

When thinking about the funeral of a loved one, many people experience worries about being able to do them justice. Please don't worry about this -- we are experienced funeral planners and we know how to help you. Our team of caring and professional Angels are ready to receive your call and listen to you. It's their job to make sure that you are not doing the legwork, and that they are the ones who are taking on the logistical and admin pressure, should you need their support. We want you to be released from distractions so that you are free to focus on what counts at this time.

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 Oxford 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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