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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Leicester

From £1,195

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

Crematorium location: Great Glen Crematorium, 9 London Rd, Great Glen, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9DJ

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

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 Leicester, Leicestershire and across the UK

Whilst Leicester boasts its historical Leicester Cathedral and the aptly named Cultural Quarter, it is also home to the UK's top-rated prepaid direct cremation 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 Great Glen Crematorium.

Aura's prepaid direct cremation services are available across all of Leicestershire and its suburbs, including Wigston, Great Glen, Nrborough, Coalville, Shepshed, Mountsorrel and Melton Mowbray.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Leicestershire, including Ashby De La Zouch, Lutterworth, Oadby, Shepshed and Wigston.

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

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.

Why should I choose a Direct Cremation for my loved one?: This choice is ultimately a personal one, but, typically, a Direct Cremation suits those who wouldn't have wanted to make a fuss, or those who would have wanted to express their personality more at their funeral. That's because it doesn't involve most of the common formalities of usual funeral, such as flower displays or a hearse, meaning there is more room for your loved one's spirit to shine through. Usually, nobody attends a this kind of ceremony, but if you'd like to be there with family and friends we can arrange this for you. If you'd like your loved one to have one in Leicester, we can arrange to take them to the crematorium, and have the cremation ceremony. Afterwards, depending on what they would have liked, we can either hand-deliver their ashes to you at home, or we can scatter them in the garden of the crematorium on your behalf. It is a perfect way to commemorate a loved one in a concise and dignified way that is true to them.

What should I expect to pay for a Direct Cremation in Leicester?: The quickest way to get a clear idea on how much things might cost is to give us a call so that we can talk about your options together, then we can give you a direct quote. Of course, each funeral is its own special and unique thing, and that can impact the cost. It might be helpful to bear in mind that the average cost of a British funeral could be more than twice the cost of an Aura funeral, and we could organise this type of farewell for you in Leicester from £1,195.

What personal touches can I make to the ceremony in Leicester?: The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities to have your voice heard during the organisation process. We at Aura want to make sure that there is lots of space for the expression of your loved one's spirit during the ceremony, so that it can be as special and memorable as possible. We have a few ways in which we can help with that: for example, you could decide whether (and what kind of) music plays whilst your loved one is brought into the crematorium, meaning you've got the option to pick one of their favourite songs. If you'd like, we can also make sure that the chaplain says a few special words about your loved one before the cremation begins.

Does it require a long time to be organise this kind of send-off in Leicester?: We will always work our hardest to deliver things as efficiently as possible without compromising on our service, but each funeral is different, which means how long they take to deliver can also differ. If you were to select one of our bespoke funerals, the process could be completed within two weeks, but other funerals will have longer time scales. You are more than welcome to call us at any point should you need a specific notification, and we will always keep you regularly updated for our part.

Are there any experienced people to help me plan my loved one's funeral?: Planning funerals is what Aura does best, and our mission is to make sure that our expertise is there for you when you need it. Our brilliant team of Angels will take all of the administrative legwork from you, if that is what you need, whether you are in Leicester or anywhere else. They will make sure that the funeral is organised according to your exact specifications, with minimal fuss. Ultimately, we want you to be able to focus on the important stuff at a time like this, leaving the admin to us.

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 Leicester 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 Leicester

From £1,195

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

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

Direct cremation in Leicester, Leicestershire and across the UK

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”Excellent“ customer service in Leicester 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 Leicester, Leicestershire and nationwide

Planning ahead? Visit our Leicester 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

Why should I choose a Direct Cremation for my loved one?

What should I expect to pay for a Direct Cremation in Leicester?

What personal touches can I make to the ceremony in Leicester?

Does it require a long time to be organise this kind of send-off in Leicester?

Are there any experienced people to help me plan my loved one's funeral?

Where will the cremation take place?