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Direct Cremation in Exeter

Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Exeter

From £1,195

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

Crematorium location: East Devon Crematorium, London Rd, Strete Ralegh, Whimple, Exeter, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2PT

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

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 Exeter, Devon and across the UK

Well-known for its wealth of vaulted tunnels, beautiful quayside and imposing Roman wall, Exeter is teeming with history. But for those who prefer to look into the future, Exeter is also home to Aura, the UK's top-rated direct cremation service 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 to families throughout Exeter, with an optional service at East Devon Crematorium.

Aura's five-star direct cremation services are available to families throughout Exeter and the surrounding suburbs, including Dawlish, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Whimple, Ottery St Mary, Crediton, Chudleigh and beyond.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Devon, including Barnstaple, Bideford, Exmouth, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Plymouth, Taunton, Tavistock, Tiverton and Torquay.

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

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.

Is a Direct Cremation the option my loved one would have chosen?: A Direct Cremation is a kind of funeral ceremony that gives your loved one the chance to do away with the typical formalities of a traditional funeral, and to have something a bit more personal. If they wouldn't have wanted floral tributes and pallbearers, this type of ceremony might work for them. This type of ceremony is becoming a more popular choice among Brits, and we would be honoured to organise one for you in Exeter: we would collect your loved one from where they are resting and bring them to the crematorium for the ceremony. Then, after the ceremony, we can scatter their ashes for you at the crematorium's garden of remembrance, or we can hand-deliver them personally to you at home, depending on what you think would be best. The ceremony is usually unattended, but we can arrange for you to be there with friends and family, if that's what you would like. It allows you to bid farewell to your loved one in a respectful and concise way, just as they would have wanted.

Will a Direct Cremation in Exeter be pricey?: Needing all of a sudden to arrange a funeral can make financial stress arise in lots of cases, and that's something we see frequently. We hope it offers some comfort to know that this kind of funeral tends to be a lot less expensive than other kinds. Indeed, an Aura funeral could end up costing less than half the price of the average British funeral, and we could provide one in Exeter from £1,195. The best way to get clear pricing from us is to give us a call and let us know about what you would like to organise for your loved one.

I want to bring my loved one's personality into the ceremony -- can you help me with that?: It's our goal to help you make this day as special and memorable as we possibly can for both you and your loved one. There are lots of different ways that we can achieve this: for example, you could select a song that was a favourite of your loved one which would play as they enter the crematorium. Others like to make sure that the coffin their loved one will be carried in is designed in a way that reflects who they were life, from the kinds of material available, to the design and image details. If you have any ideas of your own that you would like us to help you make a reality, we'd be very glad to receive your call.

Will I have to wait long in Exeter for my loved one's funeral to be arranged?: Just like with the likely cost, each funeral is different, and that means they can take longer or shorter times to arrange. You can rest assured that we will always work as quickly as we can without allowing the quality of our service to suffer. To give you a guide idea, we could arrange one of our more tailored services for you within a fortnight, but other funerals will require longer. Once we have had a chance to talk to you over the phone, we will be able to give you a more specific idea about how long things could take.

I am worried that I won't be able to cope with the pressure of getting things sorted -- can you help me?: Worry about not being able to organise everything for your loved one is something that we see all the time. Please don't worry about this -- that is exactly what we are here for. Our team of experts -- the Angels -- are experienced funeral planners who are there to listen to you, and to make sure that the funeral they plan for you does your loved one justice. They want to make sure that, whether you're in Exeter or anywhere else, you can switch off from the distractions of admin and focus on being in the moment with your friends and family.

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 Exeter 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 Exeter

From £1,195

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

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

Direct cremation in Exeter, Devon and across the UK

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”Excellent“ customer service in Exeter 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 Exeter, Devon and nationwide

Planning ahead? Visit our Exeter 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

Is a Direct Cremation the option my loved one would have chosen?

Will a Direct Cremation in Exeter be pricey?

I want to bring my loved one's personality into the ceremony -- can you help me with that?

Will I have to wait long in Exeter for my loved one's funeral to be arranged?

I am worried that I won't be able to cope with the pressure of getting things sorted -- can you help me?

Where will the cremation take place?