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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Reading

From £1,195

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

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

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 trusted, family-run company providing quality customer care and all-inclusive funeral plans throughout the UK, including Reading. Our focus on respectful support has earned us an excellent 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, and we are the only provider with two five-star rated plans from Fairer Finance.

Our prepaid funeral plans help you secure today’s prices for a direct cremation, relieving your loved ones of future financial stress. Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), you can have complete confidence that your money is safe with Aura.

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

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Direct cremation in Reading, Berkshire and across the UK

Situated along the River Thames, Reading is a charming city known for its beautiful parks and being the birthplace of actress Kate Winslet. Aside from its interesting history, it’s also home to Aura, a compassionate provider of direct cremations. We offer straightforward and affordable prepaid funeral plans to those in Reading and beyond, including Wokingham, Caversham, and Woodley.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Berkshire, including Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Sandhurst, Slough, Thatcham, Windsor, Wokingham and Woodley.

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

How will a prepaid funeral plan work in Reading?

A prepaid funeral plan lets you arrange and pay for your funeral in advance, relieving your family from the stress of decision-making during a difficult time. Aura’s funeral plans in Reading include all essential services, such as transportation, cremation, and the handling of ashes, so your loved ones don’t have to worry about additional costs. Our dedicated team of funeral experts, the Aura Angels, will handle all the arrangements with care and professionalism.

What will a funeral plan cost me in Reading?

Aura’s funeral plans start from just £1,695 for an unattended direct cremation, offering an affordable alternative to traditional funerals, which SunLife estimates at a national average of £4,285. It’s a cost-effective way to prepare for the future as you protect your family from rising funeral costs and provide them with a straightforward solution during a difficult time.

Is my money safe with an Aura funeral plan in Reading?

At Aura, we take the security of your funds seriously. The amount needed for your funeral is held in an independent trust, separate from our daily business operations, ensuring that it is always available when needed. Additionally, we are regulated by the FCA and protected under the FSCS, ensuring you feel protected with an Aura funeral plan.

How long will it take to arrange a direct cremation in Reading?

As there are many factors involved with organising a funeral, it is difficult to say how long it will take to arrange. However, when you have a funeral plan in place, your family knows exactly who to turn to when the time comes. This can make the planning process much quicker and easier as you have made the arrangements ahead of time.

Why choose Aura for a prepaid funeral plan in Reading?

Planning for the future is about more than just finances; it’s about ensuring that your loved ones are not left with difficult decisions. Paul Jameson founded Aura, inspired by his journey with motor neurone disease, to provide a caring and reliable service for families. With Paul, his son Dave, and their family friend Ben leading our team, we offer a personal touch that makes a real difference. By choosing Aura for your funeral plan in Reading, you’re choosing a provider that cares deeply about offering compassionate support during life’s most challenging moments.

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 Reading 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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