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Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Aura’s prepaid funeral plans in Birmingham allow you to arrange a simple, low-cost send-off with our top-rated direct cremation plan.
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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Starting from price | £1,595 | £1,895 | £1,700 | £1,785 | £1,595 |
Trustpilot rating | 4.9/5 stars | 4.8/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.9/5 stars |
| All-inclusive* | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Lifelong free cancellation | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Money-back satisfaction guarantee | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Trust solvency | 146% | 124.8% | 106% | 138% | Unknown |
| No added instalment fees | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Much like Birmingham is home to Selfridges and the famous bull, it is also home to the UK’s top-rated prepaid direct cremation plan provider. We at Aura are committed to providing pre-paid funeral plans that secure peace of mind for you and your family, and allow you to plan a simple, direct cremation with an optional ceremony at Waseley Hills crematorium.
Our unattended and attended direct cremation plans are available across all suburbs of Birmingham, including Solihull, Marston Green, Rubery, West Bromwich, Redditch, Halesowen and Wednesbury.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of West Midlands, including Acocks Green, Coventry, Edgbaston, Erdington, Harborne, Kingswinford and Wolverhampton.
| Authorised to sell funeral plans | ✔ |
| Protected by the FSCS Scheme | ✔ |
| You're compensated if anything went wrong | ✔ |
| Money held in an independently-managed trust | ✔ |
If you have any questions, would like a brochure or simply would like a chat through our services, our award-winning team is here to help.
Unlike other providers, we won’t hassle you with constant calls. We’ll simply ensure you have the information you need and leave you to come to a decision in your own time. When you’re ready for us, our team will be ready to help.
If you're starting to plan for your final years, and the arrangements for what happens after, considering a prepaid funeral plan in Birmingham could be beneficial. The core purpose of such a plan is to record your specific wishes for your funeral, ensuring it goes exactly as planned, while also paying for everything beforehand. This approach helps your loved ones avoid unexpected costs and difficult decisions about your preferences, allowing them to grieve your loss in peace, and without doubts or regrets. Upon purchasing a plan, your payments are placed in a secure, dedicated trust, maintaining today's funeral costs regardless of any potential future price increases. The payment options are flexible, allowing you to pay upfront or in instalments, depending on what suits you best. The main advantage is the control it provides over your legacy, ensuring your final wishes are upheld, thus giving you peace of mind and the ability to enjoy life without worries about unresolved matters.
The thought of organising life's end is understandably daunting for many, not least because of the financial implications. We hope that it brings some relief to know that our funeral services begin at a modest £1,695, significantly less than the national average of £4,141, a figure based on information in the SunLife 2024 Cost of Dying Report. Funeral expenses can vary with personal preferences, but we are ready to talk through your specific needs or provide a quote at your convenience. We'd love the chance to assist you in forming a plan that fulfils your expectations.
In Birmingham, we ensure that you maintain full control over both your funds and your funeral plan. You have the freedom to cancel at any time without incurring any fees, receiving a complete refund of all payments made. Adjustments to your plan can be made whenever necessary, with no additional costs unless you decide to make upgrades to your plan. For example, if you initially chose to have guests at your funeral but later wish for an unattended service, we can easily facilitate this change. All it takes is a phone call to us, and we will manage the details.
In Birmingham, our direct-cremation funeral plans offer a simpler alternative to traditional funerals, typically excluding pallbearers and floral tributes. This might be the right choice if traditional ceremonies do not appeal to you. The procedure involves appointing a trusted individual to manage the arrangements after you've died. We equip them with a comprehensive leaflet detailing the subsequent steps, ensuring they are not left uncertain about their responsibilities. Once they inform us, we initiate the plan you've designed and paid for. If there are no guests, our support mainly concerns the legal paperwork for your appointed person. If there are guests, then we will also collaborate with them to manage the ceremony details.
Established by Paul Jameson after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, Aura is a family-run business that aims to change the conversation around death and make planning for the end of life more accessible. Paul continues to work closely with his son, Dave, our CEO, and their family friend, Ben, fostering a people-focused culture within the company. Our team of funeral planners in Birmingham, known for their experience and compassion, is always available to help you plan a funeral that truly reflects your wishes, ensuring they offer a service founded on trust, wherever you are in Britain.