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Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Buy now, pay in January
Buy your funeral plan today and pay in January for peace of mind this Christmas. Click here for full T&Cs.
Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Buy now, pay in January
Buy your funeral plan today and pay in January for peace of mind this Christmas. Click here for full T&Cs.
Aura’s prepaid funeral plans in Barnsley 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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| Fairer finance rating | |||||
Starting from price | £1,595 | £1,995 | £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 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Aura is a family-run business dedicated to providing transparent and compassionate funeral plans throughout the UK, including Barnsley. Our focus on high-quality service has earned us an excellent 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, and two five-star ratings from Fairer Finance.
We understand how important it is to feel confident in the security of your funeral plan, after all, it is there to protect the people you love most. We hope it helps you feel comforted to know that Aura is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and backed by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), giving you complete peace of mind that your funeral will be covered when the time comes.
Barnsley, a proud Yorkshire town with a rich industrial heritage, is where families can plan ahead with help from Aura. We offer prepaid funeral plans to those in Barnsley and the nearby areas like Wombwell, Dodworth, or Penistone. Our plans provide a simple, dignified way to arrange your final wishes, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Yorkshire, including Bingley, Bradford, Bramhope, Doncaster, Garforth, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Thirsk and York.
| 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.
For those who wish to arrange and pay for their funeral in advance, a prepaid funeral plan is a useful tool. This will relieve your family from unexpected costs and save them from having to make difficult decisions during their time of grief. Aura’s direct cremation plans in Barnsley include all essential services, such as transportation, cremation, and the return of ashes. When the time comes, our team of funeral professionals, known as the Aura Angels, will ensure everything runs smoothly, giving your loved ones time to focus on what matters most.
Our plans at Aura offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional funerals, which are currently estimated at £4,141 according to SunLife. Whereas our starting price is £1,595 for an unattended direct cremation. We also can offer you and your family attended cremation plans, starting from £2,195.
Yes, your money is protected. Aura keeps your funeral plan secure by placing your funds in an independent trust, completely separate from our operations, ensuring your money is safe and always available when needed. As an FCA-regulated provider, we also offer protection under the FSCS, giving you full confidence. Aura’s commitment to exceptional practices was further recognised when we received the International Compliance Association’s SME Compliance Team of the Year award in 2024.
Choosing Aura means choosing a provider that focuses on care, respect, and compassion. With our family-run ethos and commitment to high-quality service, we aim to make funeral planning as straightforward as possible. Founded by Paul Jameson after his diagnosis of motor neurone disease, Aura’s values aren’t just for show, they are at the root of everything we do because we understand how important it is to have peace of mind for the future.
Absolutely. Aura’s funeral plans are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to make changes to your arrangements whenever necessary. Whether you wish to update your plan or switch to a different option, you can do so at no extra cost. We also offer a lifetime cancellation policy with no penalties, ensuring that you have full control over your plans.