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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 Darlington 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 funeral plan provider committed to delivering compassionate, transparent service across the UK, including Darlington. Our dedication to quality has earned us an excellent 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot and two five-star ratings from Fairer Finance. We were also award-winners at the 2024 ICA Compliance Awards for our exceptional standards of compliance care. With Aura, your funds are securely held in an independent trust, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), ensuring that your money is safe and will be available when needed.
Known for its rich railway heritage and historic 19th-century clock tower, Darlington is a pleasant town in the North East of England. Aura is proud to offer affordable prepaid funeral plans to the residents of Darlington and neighbouring areas, including Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, and Stockton-on-Tees. Our direct cremation funeral plans provide a simple and dignified way to ensure your final wishes are carried out, offering peace of mind for you and your family.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of County Durham, including Durham and Hartlepool.
| 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.
A prepaid funeral plan allows you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance, easing the burden on your loved ones. Aura’s funeral plans for direct cremations in Darlington cover all essential services, including transportation, cremation, and the return of ashes. When the time comes, our caring team called the Aura Angels, will be there to guide and support your family with compassion and professionalism.
Aura’s plans start from just £1,595 for an unattended direct cremation, offering an affordable option compared to traditional funerals, which SunLife estimates cost around £4,141 on average. By purchasing a funeral plan, you pay today’s prices and shield your family from having to pay potentially higher expenses in the future.
Yes, your funeral plan is safe with Aura. We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, giving you peace of mind. The funds needed for your funeral will be placed into an independently managed trust, separate from our business, so they are available when needed.
Yes, Aura’s funeral plans are designed to be flexible, allowing you to make adjustments as your needs change. Whether you wish to update specific details or switch to another plan, we make it easy to modify your arrangements with no extra fees. We also offer a lifetime cancellation option, allowing you to cancel at any time without penalties.
Aura is here to offer you and your family compassion and respect at every stage. Founded by Paul Jameson after his diagnosis of motor neurone disease, Aura was created with the aim of making funeral planning more affordable and less stressful. Joined by his son Dave and family friend Ben, Paul guides the team at Aura as we offer families all-inclusive prepaid plans to help them get organised for the future.