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Aura’s prepaid funeral plans in Livingston 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 |
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Trust solvency | 146% | 124.8% | 106% | 138% | Unknown |
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From the bustling shops of the designer outlet to the peaceful greenery of the Pentland Hills Regional Park, Livingston caters to all. But perhaps most importantly, for those looking to plan for their future, Livingston is also home to Aura - 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 West Lothian Crematorium.
With attended and unattended direct cremation plans available to all across Livingston, Aura also covers all areas of West Lothian including Broxburn, Whitburn, Bathgate, Currie, Whitburn, Wishaw, Linlithgow and the surrounding areas.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Scotland, including Aberdeen, Ayr, Dumfries, Dundee, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Hamilton, Inverness, Marlborough, Melrose, Motherwell, Paisley, Perth, and Stirling.
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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.
Starting to make preparations for your final years (as well as what comes after) might lead you to consider a prepaid funeral plan in Livingston. This kind of plan is important for documenting your funeral preferences, ensuring they are followed to the letter, and managing the financial aspects well in advance. This prevents your loved ones from encountering unexpected financial responsibilities and the daunting task of making decisions about your wishes, which might worry them about living up to your expectations. Your payments for the plan are safeguarded in an independently managed, protected trust, locking in today's price for whenever the funeral may occur. Payments can be made either in full at the start or through instalments for greater flexibility. The foremost benefit of this plan is that it allows you to control your legacy, ensuring your wishes are followed, thereby offering peace of mind and enabling you to enjoy your remaining time without concerns about loose ends.
It is understandably hard to think about planning for the end of our lives, largely due to the emotional and financial strains involved. In Livingston, we strive to alleviate some of this financial stress by providing our funeral services at an initial cost of only £1,695, which is considerably lower than the UK average of £4,141 according to the SunLife 2024 Cost of Dying Report. The cost can vary depending on your specific preferences, but we are on hand to discuss your requirements or to provide a quote at your convenience. We are eager to help you create a plan that you will be fully satisfied with.
In Livingston, we prioritise your control over your finances and your funeral arrangements. You can cancel your plan at any time without any cost, and we will refund all the payments you've made. If you need to make changes to your plan, we allow this flexibility without any additional charges, unless you wish to extend the scope of the plan. For example, if you initially did not want any guests at your funeral but decide later that you would like people to attend, we can arrange this easily. Just reach out to us, and we'll handle the rest.
In Livingston, the process is simple: upon purchasing a plan, you nominate someone to oversee the arrangements after your passing. We provide them with a detailed leaflet that outlines what they need to do next, ensuring they're not left in the dark. They'll inform us when to activate your plan, which you've arranged and financed in advance. If your funeral is to proceed without guests, our support will mainly involve handling legal documentation. If guests are present, we assist in coordinating the service details.
Following his diagnosis of motor neurone disease, Paul Jameson founded Aura, a family-run business that addresses the challenges of discussing and planning for death. Working with his son, Dave (our CEO), and Ben, a close family friend, Paul has maintained a focus on person-centric practices. In Livingston, our knowledgeable and compassionate funeral planners are ready to assist you in organising a funeral that meets your specific wishes, offering services imbued with trust and care, applicable to anyone across Britain.