Aura’s prepaid funeral plans in Essex allow you to arrange a simple, low-cost send-off with our top-rated direct cremation plan.
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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Starting from price | £1,695 | £1,995 | £1,700 | £1,785 | £1,595 |
Trustpilot rating | 4.9/5 stars | 4.8/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.5/5 stars | 4.9/5 stars |
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Trust solvency | 128% | 124.8% | Unknown | 138% | Unknown |
No added instalment fees |
Aura is a family-run business, trusted across the UK for our compassionate, transparent approach to funeral planning. We were founded by Paul Jameson back in 2019 in response to his motor-neurone-disease diagnosis. He wanted families to benefit from what he’d learned about end-of-life planning and leaving a legacy. He runs the company today with his son, David (our CEO), and a family friend called Ben (our COO). With 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, the families we’ve had in our care seem to appreciate our family-run ethos. It’s how we can truly offer our funeral plans from our family to yours.
Essex, with its blend of historic landmarks and beautiful countryside, is home to Aura, the UK’s top-rated provider of funeral plans. We are proud to offer flexible and affordable funeral plans across Essex, helping families in areas such as Great Dunmow, Clacton-on-Sea, and Billericay to plan ahead for a dignified and stress-free cremation. Our plans allow you to secure today’s prices, ensuring your loved ones are protected from rising funeral costs.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Essex, including Basildon, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Clacton On Sea, Colchester, Coleford, Harlow, Ilford, Rayleigh and Southend On Sea.
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Money held in an independently-managed trust |
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.