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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 Essex 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 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Aura is a family-run business, trusted across the UK for our compassionate, transparent approach to funeral planning. We were founded by Paul Jameson back in 2019 in response to his motor-neurone-disease diagnosis. He wanted families to benefit from what he’d learned about end-of-life planning and leaving a legacy. He runs the company today with his son, David (our CEO), and a family friend called Ben (our COO). With 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, the families we’ve had in our care seem to appreciate our family-run ethos. It’s how we can truly offer our funeral plans from our family to yours.
Essex, with its blend of historic landmarks and beautiful countryside, is home to Aura, the UK’s top-rated provider of funeral plans. We are proud to offer flexible and affordable funeral plans across Essex, helping families in areas such as Great Dunmow, Clacton-on-Sea, and Billericay to plan ahead for a dignified and stress-free cremation. Our plans allow you to secure today’s prices, ensuring your loved ones are protected from rising funeral costs.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Essex, including Basildon, Billericay, Chelmsford, Colchester, 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.
Prepaid funeral plans allow you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance, locking in today’s prices. Aura’s funeral plans in Essex ensure that everything is taken care of, giving you and your family peace of mind when the time comes.
Aura’s funeral plans start at £1,595, offering an affordable solution to planning ahead. This helps families in Essex avoid rising funeral costs and ensures everything is covered, with no unexpected fees. According to SunLife, this starting price is less than half of the average funeral price in the UK of £4,141. You can even pay all in one go, or in up to 24 monthly instalments, at no extra cost.
Yes, your family can choose between an attended or unattended cremation. Aura offers flexibility to plan a service at a local crematorium in Essex, allowing your loved ones to say their goodbyes in a way that feels right for them. Our attended options start from £2,195. We can even help you to plan a personalised ceremony around the life of the person who has died, by connecting you with local celebrants or religious ministers.
Your funds are held in our secure trust, managed independently from Aura by an external board of trustees. This ensures that your money is safe and will always be available when needed, providing reassurance for families in Essex. Your money will be protected in the trust from the potential impact of inflation and funeral price rises. Aura is fully regulated by the FCA, and all of our plans are protected by the FSCS.
Aura is a highly trusted, family-run provider of funeral services. Our prepaid funeral plans offer excellent value, securing today’s prices for tomorrow’s needs. Families across Essex trust Aura to guide them through the process with compassion, supported by our dedicated team of Aura Angels, ensuring everything runs smoothly and respectfully.