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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Wales

From £1,195

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

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

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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Why choose Aura?

Aura is a reliable family-run provider of direct cremation services in Wales. Our Trustpilot top-rated Angel team (4.9/5 stars) can’t be found anywhere else. They guarantee that our low-cost, person-centred care never compromises on quality. They’ll gently support you every step of the way throughout the direct cremation process, wherever you are in mainland Great Britain.

The families we’ve supported have rated us highest of all direct cremation service providers on Trustpilot, with 4.9/5 stars. Aura’s compassionate, elegant customer service means that we are a partner you can trust with your funeral needs. We are also the highest rated by industry experts: we’re the only direct cremation services provider on Fairer Finance with two five-star-rated plans, and we are the current holder of the International Compliance Awards (ICA) SME Compliance Team of the Year award.

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

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Direct cremation in Wales and across the UK

With the rugged natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park, as well as the rich mediaeval history of places like Caernarvon, Wales is the third most populous nation of the UK. Aura proudly offers its direct cremation services to families throughout Wales, including in Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Llanelli and Caerphilly.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Wales, including Aberystwyth, Bangor, Barry, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Llanelli, Newport, South Wales, Swansea and Wrexham.

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

What happens in a Wales direct cremation?

With Aura’s direct cremations in Wales, the person who has died is transported to the crematorium chapel in a private ambulance. Within their casket, they’ll be set upon the catafalque whilst some of their favourite music plays. Shortly following some brief words spoken in their honour by the crematorium attendant, the cremation will proceed.

How much does a direct cremation in Wales cost?

Aura’s unattended direct cremations in Wales start at £1,195. This price, according to SunLife, is less than half of the British average funeral price of £4,285. Our attended funerals can be arranged from £2,095.

Can family attend a direct cremation in Wales?

We can easily arrange for families to be there at our direct cremations in Wales. Prior to the arrival of any mourners, the coffin will already have been set upon the catafalque. A celebrant or religious minister, whom the family has chosen, will officiate the service that they will have personalised for the person who has died. It might include songs and poetry or prose dear to them, and anecdotes about them. Our services can last between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the option you choose.

Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wales myself?

There’s a series of certificates and pieces of paperwork that need to be carried out before it is legally possible to cremate someone. Don’t worry about this – we will support you every step of the way with all of the legal and administrative matters, and make sure that nothing is missing.

How long does a Wales direct cremation take?

From the second we begin caring for someone right up until the point at which they are cremated, we dedicate ourselves to providing as efficient a service as possible. We’ll update you regularly along the way so that you will always be aware of our progress.

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 Wales 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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