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Aura’s simple, low cost direct cremation services allow you to arrange no-fuss funeral in Reading.
Aura is a trusted, family-run company providing quality customer care and all-inclusive funeral plans throughout the UK, including Reading. Our focus on respectful support has earned us an excellent 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, and we are the only provider with two five-star rated plans from Fairer Finance.
Our prepaid funeral plans help you secure today’s prices for a direct cremation, relieving your loved ones of future financial stress. Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), you can have complete confidence that your money is safe with Aura.
Situated along the River Thames, Reading is a charming city known for its beautiful parks and being the birthplace of actress Kate Winslet. Aside from its interesting history, it’s also home to Aura, a compassionate provider of direct cremations. We offer straightforward and affordable prepaid funeral plans to those in Reading and beyond, including Wokingham, Caversham, and Woodley.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Berkshire, including Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Sandhurst, Slough, Thatcham, Windsor and Wokingham.
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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Trustpilot rating | 4.9/5 stars | 4.8/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.7/5 stars |
A prepaid funeral plan lets you arrange and pay for your funeral in advance, relieving your family from the stress of decision-making during a difficult time. Aura’s funeral plans in Reading include all essential services, such as transportation, cremation, and the handling of ashes, so your loved ones don’t have to worry about additional costs. Our dedicated team of funeral experts, the Aura Angels, will handle all the arrangements with care and professionalism.
Aura’s funeral plans start from just £1,595 for an unattended direct cremation, offering an affordable alternative to traditional funerals, which SunLife estimates at a national average of £4,141. It’s a cost-effective way to prepare for the future as you protect your family from rising funeral costs and provide them with a straightforward solution during a difficult time.
At Aura, we take the security of your funds seriously. The amount needed for your funeral is held in an independent trust, separate from our daily business operations, ensuring that it is always available when needed. Additionally, we are regulated by the FCA and protected under the FSCS, ensuring you feel protected with an Aura funeral plan.
As there are many factors involved with organising a funeral, it is difficult to say how long it will take to arrange. However, when you have a funeral plan in place, your family knows exactly who to turn to when the time comes. This can make the planning process much quicker and easier as you have made the arrangements ahead of time.
Planning for the future is about more than just finances; it’s about ensuring that your loved ones are not left with difficult decisions. Paul Jameson founded Aura, inspired by his journey with motor neurone disease, to provide a caring and reliable service for families. With Paul, his son Dave, and their family friend Ben leading our team, we offer a personal touch that makes a real difference. By choosing Aura for your funeral plan in Reading, you’re choosing a provider that cares deeply about offering compassionate support during life’s most challenging moments.