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Call us 24/7 on 0800 808 5723
Our compassionate Aura Angels are here to support you every step of the way.
Here for you this Easter
Our Funeral Plan team is available Friday & Monday, 10am–4pm. Call us for support.
Aura’s simple, low cost direct cremation services allow you to arrange no-fuss funeral in Greater Manchester.
Aura was founded by Paul Jameson after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017. His vision was simple: to create a service that offered families a respectful farewell without unnecessary cost or complexity. That vision is cemented by our Aura Angels, our dedicated team handpicked for their compassion, empathy and attention to detail. Every family in Greater Manchester who turns to us is cared for with the same warmth and dignity Paul wanted for his own.
Greater Manchester is known for its iconic music scene, industrial legacy, and proud cultural diversity—from the buzz of Manchester’s Northern Quarter to the historic charm of Wigan’s canals. It's also a place where more families are choosing direct cremation—a dignified, low-cost alternative to traditional funerals. Aura offers simple, unattended and attended direct cremations, giving families the option for either a more minimal service or a quiet ceremony at a local crematorium, available across the region.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Greater Manchester, including Ashton-under-lyne and Manchester.
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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A direct cremation is a simple cremation, with or without a ceremony, often chosen by those wanting a private farewell. In Greater Manchester, Aura provides both attended and unattended options, with flexibility to add personal touches like funeral songs or a later celebration of life.
Aura’s direct cremation services start at just £1,195, which is less than half the £4,285 cost of a traditional funeral according to SunLife. It’s one of the most affordable and straightforward ways to say goodbye.
Yes, Aura allows for personalisation no matter where you are—from Oldham to Bury. You can choose music, be notified of the cremation time, and opt for an attended service if your family wishes to be present.
They can. Aura offers both unattended and attended options. Our attended services take place at local crematoria in Greater Manchester and start from £2,095, offering a peaceful opportunity to say goodbye in person.
Ashes can be hand-delivered to your family anywhere in Greater Manchester for a nominal fee. Alternatively, they can be respectfully scattered in the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance at no additional cost.