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Aura’s simple, low cost direct cremation services allow you to arrange no-fuss funeral in St Helens.
Aura is a family-run company known for its compassionate and affordable cremation services. With 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, we are the top-rated ‘direct cremation provider’ in the UK. We’ve earned this score from the families we’ve cared for through our wonderful Aura Angel team, whose combination of empathy and experience will see you through the difficult times ahead. They are there to make sure your paperwork is completed correctly, and to make sure that the arrangements will do right by the person who has died. Our direct cremation services in St Helens offer both attended and unattended options, allowing families to choose the most suitable farewell for their loved ones without the added costs and complexities of a traditional funeral.
St Helens, a town known for its rich, coal-mining industrial history and close-knit community, is now served by Aura’s trusted direct cremation services. Whether you’re located in the town centre or in nearby areas like Eccleston, Rainford, or Newton-le-Willows, Aura offers simple and affordable direct cremations. Our service provides a dignified alternative to traditional funerals, with cremation options available at local crematoria for attended services.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Merseyside, including Bootle, Liverpool, Southport and Wirral.
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.
Starting from price | £1,095 | £1,395 | £1,350 | £1,195 |
Trustpilot rating | 4.9/5 stars | 4.8/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.7/5 stars |
Direct cremation is a simple, low-cost alternative to a traditional funeral. In St Helens, Aura’s direct cremation service includes all the essential elements, including the collection of the person who has died from our state-of-the-art mortuary facilities to their transportation to the crematorium; and the cremation itself. The hand-delivery of the ashes to the family within 21 days can be arranged for a nominal fee, or we can scatter them for you at the crematorium’s own Garden of Remembrance. This option allows for a dignified farewell without the need for a formal service.
Yes, Aura offers both attended and unattended direct cremations in St Helens. Families can choose to be present at the cremation at a local crematorium, with attended options starting at £1,895. If you’d like, we are also able to help you find a local secular or religious officiant who can help you to design a service around the life of the person who has died.
Aura’s direct cremations are designed to be affordable, offering families in St Helens a low-cost option compared to traditional funerals. They start at £1,095, and, according to SunLife, that’s less than half of the average cost of a funeral in the UK (£4,141).
Direct cremations in St Helens are usually carried out swiftly after the paperwork has been taken care of. Aura ensures the process is smooth and efficient, with ashes returned to the family within 21 days, if that option is chosen. We can’t provide a timeframe in advance as to how long things will take, as each funeral is different. But we will make sure that you always understand how things stand with regular updates.
Aura is known for its caring approach and affordability, making us a trusted choice for direct cremation services in St Helens. Our family-run ethos, high ratings, and dedication to providing dignified, simple services mean that we can help families in St Helens say goodbye with respect and care, without the burden of high costs.