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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 Colchester 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 | £1,995 | £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 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Known as Britain's First City, Colchester's residents may already know that this historical village was the former capital of England. But what you may now know is that within Colchester you will also find Aura - the UK's top-rated direct cremation plan provider.
Here at Aura, we offer five-star funeral plans that fix the cost of your funeral at today’s prices, leaving your loved ones with nothing more to pay when the time comes. Our direct cremations guarantee a simple, unattended direct cremation and the hand-delivery of the ashes to your next of kin.
Aura supports families throughout Colchester and beyond, including West Bergholt, Elmstead, Wivenhoe, Stanway, Ardleigh and Thorrington.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Essex, including Basildon, Billericay, Chelmsford, Harlow, Ilford, Woodley and Woodley.
| 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 prepare for the final chapter of your life and what comes after, you might want to consider securing a prepaid funeral plan in Colchester. This plan is crucial for recording your personal intentions and wishes for your funeral, ensuring it goes ahead the way you want it to, and also that it is paid for ahead of time. This strategy also safeguards your family from unexpected expenses and decision-making pressures during a difficult time. The money you pay for your plan is held in an independently managed, secure trust, locking in current prices and ensuring the funds are ready when needed. You have the flexibility to pay in full or opt for instalments, depending on what you would prefer to do. The main advantage is that you maintain control over your legacy, giving you peace of mind and the ability to focus on enjoying life.
Financial worries are among the most common when considering funerals; we know how expensive they can be firsthand, and we want you to know that we understand that. That's why we're proud of the fact that our funeral services in Colchester start at £1,695, significantly lower than the UK's average cost of £4,141 as indicated in the SunLife 2024 Cost of Dying Report. Remember, the final price of a funeral can vary depending on the ceremony you've got in mind. We would be delighted to discuss your needs or provide a quote via our website.
The flexibility of our funeral plans is something we're very proud of, as it means we can offer a service to you that is as convenient as possible. In Colchester, cancelling your plan after payment is hassle-free and incurs no fees. If there are aspects of your service you wish to alter, like including guests where none were initially planned, we handle these modifications immediately, with extra charges only applying for upgrades. For any questions about changes to or cancellation of your plan, please call us -- plans can change quickly in life, and we are ready to help you adapt.
We will be able to seamlessly put things into action at the right time: when you buy a plan, you nominate someone to oversee the funeral details, and we equip them with a detailed leaflet on the next steps to ensure no uncertainty remains. They'll contact us to put your prepaid plan into action when the moment arises. If you decide against having attendees at your funeral, we’ll focus on supporting your designated individual with the necessary paperwork; for ceremonies with guests, we'll help coordinate the details.
Aura was established by Paul Jameson, who was led through his own experiences with motor neurone disease to start a company focused on compassionate and respectful end-of-life arrangements. When he couldn't find a service that would allow him to leave things in place for his family the way he wanted to, he created Aura as a gift to them. Our service quality has been recognised by independent experts at Fairer Finance, making us the only provider with two five-star funeral plan options. We are known for our commitment to care and reliability, and our 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot from customers shows this. Our team is dedicated to assisting you in planning a simple cremation that meets your expectations. Please contact us if you need help with anything -- we'd be delighted to hear from you.