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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Gloucester

From £1,195

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

Crematorium location: Forest of Dean Crematorium, Yew Tree Brake, Speech House Rd, Cinderford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL14 3HU

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

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 Gloucester, Gloucestershire and across the UK

Most people may know Gloucester for sitting on the outskirts of the Cotswolds or being home to Europe's biggest ice cream factory (as well as the famous Cathedral, of course). But what you may not know is that it is also home to Aura - the UK's top-rated prepaid direct cremation plan 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 with an optional low-cost service at the stunning Forest of Dean Crematorium. Serving families in Gloucester, Upton St Leonards, Cheltenham, Highnam, Newent, Hardwicke and beyond, Aura is here to help you plan for the future with our five-star direct cremation services.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham, Cinderford, Cirencester, Dursley, Filton, Lydney, Stonehouse, Stroud and Tewkesbury.

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

Quality

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

Value

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Priority Care

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

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.

Choice of Coffin

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

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 Gloucester, Gloucestershire 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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* Information is correct as of September 2024.

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Planning ahead? Visit our Gloucester 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.

Prepaid funeral plans in Gloucester

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.

Direct cremation

From £1,195

A simple, unattended cremation with no service and no attendees

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.

Urgent collection

From £250

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.

How can I understand what a Direct Cremation is?: A Direct Cremation is a kind of funeral ceremony that offers another way of being commemorated to your loved one. If they would have been uncomfortable with the formalities associated with a traditional funeral, like a hearse or a funeral procession, this could be a good alternative for them that makes room for their personality. Here is how it works: we would collect your loved one and bring them to the crematorium in Gloucester, and then have the cremation ceremony (which could be attended or unattended depending on what you prefer). After this, we can then bring their ashes back to you personally at home, or scatter them for you at the crematorium's own garden. It all allows your loved one to have the dignified send off they need that is more true to their personality and wishes.

Will I need to pay a lot for a Direct Cremation in Gloucester?: We know that suddenly needing to pay for a funeral that was unexpected can also add financial pressure at an already difficult time. We hope that it makes things just a little easier to bear knowing that this kind of service is normally much less expensive than other kinds of funeral. For instance, Aura can help you organise one in Gloucester for as little as £1,195, and generally, the average cost of a funeral in Britain could be more than twice as expensive as an Aura funeral. We would be very glad to discuss your plans with you over the phone, and to give you a direct quote.

Does this kind of ceremony in Gloucester allow for self-expression?: Every single funeral is different, and that is something that guides us with everyone who needs our help. That's why, if you think that this kind of funeral might be a good option for your loved one, there's room for the little details that will help make the experience more memorable. For instance, you can specify the music to which your loved one will enter the crematorium, and you can make sure that the chaplain speaks a few personalised words before the cremation begins. If there is anything at all that Aura can do to reflect your loved one's character in the ceremony, we would be honoured.

Can you give me an estimated timeframe for the ceremony planning process in Gloucester?: It's important to understand that the uniqueness of each funeral also impacts the timeframe for delivery. To give an example, if you felt that our bespoke funeral option could be a good fit, the process could be completed within as little as a fortnight. But, of course, other types of funeral will take longer. The best way to understand how long things are going to take is to talk to us: we will always do our best to work as efficiently as possible, and to make sure you that you know what is going on at every stage.

Does Aura offer any support throughout the organisation of my loved one's send-off in Gloucester?: Aura's kind team of Angels are standing by, ready for when you pick up the phone and give us a call, whether you are in Gloucester or anywhere else. They are there to give you as much or as little guidance as you need, and to take the stress of planning out of your hands, if that is what you would like. You can feel free to leave the legwork to us, whilst you focus on being there with those around you, ready to commemorate your loved one.

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 Gloucester 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.

Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Gloucester

From £1,195

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

Here's what the families who use our service say about us

Direct cremation in Gloucester, Gloucestershire and across the UK

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”Excellent“ customer service in Gloucester and beyond

Quality

Value

Care

Our Direct Cremation Process

1. We're ready to listen

2. Collecting your loved one

3. Supporting you and your family

4. A chance to say farewell

5. The cremation

6. Your loved one's ashes

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and personal touches

Priority Care

Low Cost Service

Choice of Coffin

Chapel of Rest

All-inclusive direct cremation, delivered locally in Gloucester, Gloucestershire and nationwide

Planning ahead? Visit our Gloucester 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.

How much does a simple Aura cremation cost?

Direct cremation

From £1,195

Intimate farewell

From £2,095

Attended service

From £2,695

Only pay for what you need

Urgent collection

From £250

Hand return of ashes

From £100

Would you like more information?

Call us anytime, we’re here 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I understand what a Direct Cremation is?

Will I need to pay a lot for a Direct Cremation in Gloucester?

Does this kind of ceremony in Gloucester allow for self-expression?

Can you give me an estimated timeframe for the ceremony planning process in Gloucester?

Does Aura offer any support throughout the organisation of my loved one's send-off in Gloucester?

Where will the cremation take place?