Direct Cremation in Ilford

The UK's top-rated direct cremation funerals, delivered locally to families in Ilford.

Aura is a family-run company that provides the UK's top-rated direct cremation services, whether they're needed now or in the future.

We can support you to arrange a simple, direct cremation or a low-cost attended service at any crematorium in the country, and we can help you to personalise your choices, creating a service that is entirely right for you.

Our direct cremations include:

Collection of the person who's died from a hospital or mortuary setting
Simple coffin
Private transport to the crematorium
Direct cremation and associated cremation fees
Unwavering and dedicated customer support

Our direct cremations don't include:

Repatriation costs if your loved one has died outside of GB
Embalming and chapel of rest
A celebrant or minister
Hearses, limousines and processions
A choice of crematorium or attendees (can be added for an additional charge)

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Why choose Aura?

Aura is a family-run provider that places compassion and transparency at the forefront of everything we do. With 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, the families we’ve served have recognised our unique and caring approach to service, which puts their dignity first. Residents in Ilford can trust our experienced team of Aura Angels to offer guidance and empathetic care, ensuring a seamless experience.

Here's what the families who use our service say about us

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Direct cremation in Ilford, Essex and across the UK

Ilford, situated in East London and known for its vibrant community and rich cultural heritage, benefits from Aura’s professional direct cremation services. Aura proudly serves Ilford and neighbouring areas such as Barking, Seven Kings, and Gants Hill, offering a respectful and straightforward alternative to traditional funeral services. Our direct cremations are designed to be simple, dignified, and affordable.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Essex, including Basildon, Billericay, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Harlow.

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”Excellent“ customer service in Ilford and beyond

Quality

We're the highest rated Cremation Services provider on Trustpilot with a rating of 4.9/5 stars (Correct as of August 2024).

Value

Our direct cremations are less than half the average cost of a funeral today (Based on the SunLife 2024 Cost of Dying Report).

Care

Our Aura Angels are expert funeral arrangers, and they will take care of everything and keep you informed every step of the way.

Our Direct Cremation Process

1. We're ready to listen

If a loved one of yours has recently died, or if they are nearing the end of their life, we'll gladly help you to make the arrangements. The first step is to give us a call.

2. Collecting your loved one

We don't need to collect your loved one immediately, so please take your time in saying your goodbyes. Once you're ready for us, we'll bring them into our care.

3. Supporting you and your family

Whilst your loved one is resting safely in our state-of-the-art mortuary facilities, we'll guide you through all the legal paperwork, ensuring the cremation can go ahead smoothly.

4. A chance to say farewell

We know that it's important for some families to say goodbye at a ceremony before the cremation. If you would like, we can help you to arrange a simple, low-cost ceremony at a local crematorium.

5. The cremation

For those without a ceremony, we'll make sure to let you know at what time the cremation will take place, so that you can have a moment of quiet reflection to yourself.

6. Your loved one's ashes

Depending on what you'd like, we can either hand-deliver the ashes to you at home within 21 days. Or we can scatter them respectfully on your behalf at the crematorium's own Garden of Remembrance.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and personal touches

Priority Care

If you'd like things to happen quickly, we can work closely with you to ensure the arrangements happen within your timelines.

Low Cost Service

If you'd like, we can help you arrange a low-cost service local to you, or at any crematorium in Great Britain.

Choice of Coffin

If your loved one's coffin is important to you, we can support you to choose one that feels right.

Chapel of Rest

Unlike other providers, we can support you to say goodbye to your loved one with a viewing at one of our chapels of rest.

All-inclusive direct cremation, delivered locally in Ilford, Essex and nationwide

With an Aura direct cremation, you're getting a simple, low cost cremation with no hidden fees.

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.


Starting from price	£1,095	£1,395	£1,350	£1,195
Trustpilot rating	4.9/5 stars	4.8/5 stars	4.6/5 stars	4.7/5 stars

* Information is correct as of September 2024.

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Planning ahead? Visit our Ilford funeral plan page

With Aura prepaid plans, you get peace of mind that you're getting a simple, low cost cremation that will leave your loved ones with absolutely nothing to pay.

Peace of mind that when the time comes, those you leave behind will be looked after by people that truly care. As a family-run company, it's exactly what we'd want for members of our own family.

Prepaid funeral plans in Ilford

How much does a simple Aura cremation cost?

Our bespoke funeral services are tailored to your specific needs and preferences, which means that prices may vary.

Please note that the prices shown below are starting prices and may not reflect the service that best suits your needs. For your personalised quote, please call our dedicated team, who will be on hand to help you and answer any questions you may have.

Direct cremation

From £1,095

A simple, unattended cremation with no service and no attendees

Intimate farewell

From £1,895

Up to 15-minute service for up to 15 attendees to say a private goodbye

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Attended service

From £2,495

Up to 45-minute service for a larger number of attendees

Only pay for what you need

We'll make sure you only ever pay for what you need, but depending on circumstances, there may be additional fees. These aren't always applicable, so call our team to find out more.

Urgent collection

From £250

Hand return of ashes

From £100

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If you’re looking to arrange a funeral or would like a loved one brought into our care, our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you’re looking to make plans for the future, our dedicated planning team is available Monday–Friday, 9.00–5.00pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read our full list of FAQs.

What are direct cremations?: A direct cremation is a straightforward service without the traditional ceremonial elements of a funeral. Aura provides direct cremation in Ilford to offer families a cost-effective and respectful way to say goodbye. Families then have the choice to hold a
How much does a direct cremation cost?; Aura’s direct cremation services start at £1,095, making them an affordable choice compared to traditional funerals. In fact, SunLife puts the average UK funeral cost at £4,141, making our starting price less than half of that average. Families in Ilford can contact us for detailed pricing and additional service options.
Can family attend a direct cremation?: Yes, Aura offers both unattended services in Ilford. An attended service allows loved ones to be present for a private moment of reflection and remembrance for their loved one at a local crematorium. Our attended services start at £1,895.
Why choose Aura’s direct cremations in Ilford?: Choosing Aura means selecting a compassionate,
What happens during a direct cremation?; Once the person who has died is brought into Aura’s care, they rest in our secure, local care facilities until the cremation. When it’s time, we’ll bring them in a private ambulance to the crematorium, where they’ll be brought inside and placed on the catafalque. Music that meant something to them in life can play at this moment, should the family wish. A crematorium attendant will speak a few words, and, shortly afterwards, they’ll be cremated. Following this, Aura can hand-deliver the ashes to the family for a small fee, or scatter them on their behalf at the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance; whatever they prefer.

Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Ilford

From £1,095

The UK's top-rated direct cremation funerals, delivered locally to families in Ilford.

Why choose Aura?

Here's what the families who use our service say about us

Direct cremation in Ilford, Essex and across the UK

As seen in

”Excellent“ customer service in Ilford and beyond

Quality

Value

Care

Our Direct Cremation Process

1. We're ready to listen

2. Collecting your loved one

3. Supporting you and your family

4. A chance to say farewell

5. The cremation

6. Your loved one's ashes

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and personal touches

Priority Care

Low Cost Service

Choice of Coffin

Chapel of Rest

All-inclusive direct cremation, delivered locally in Ilford, Essex and nationwide

Planning ahead? Visit our Ilford funeral plan page

With Aura prepaid plans, you get peace of mind that you're getting a simple, low cost cremation that will leave your loved ones with absolutely nothing to pay.

How much does a simple Aura cremation cost?

Direct cremation

From £1,095

Intimate farewell

From £1,895

Attended service

From £2,495

Only pay for what you need

Urgent collection

From £250

Hand return of ashes

From £100

Would you like more information?

Call us anytime, we’re here 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are direct cremations?

How much does a direct cremation cost?

Can family attend a direct cremation?

Why choose Aura’s direct cremations in Ilford?

What happens during a direct cremation?