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Aura’s simple, low cost direct cremation services allow you to arrange no-fuss funeral in Ilkeston.
Aura is a family-run direct cremation provider renowned for its empathetic and personalised services. With extensive experience supporting families in Ilkeston, our dedicated Aura Angels ensure every cremation is dignified and tailored to your needs. Our consistently high standards have earned us a 4.9/5 stars rating on Trustpilot. Aura is proud to be recognised by Fairer Finance with two 5-star ratings and named the ICA’s 2024 SME Compliance Team of the Year. Our mission remains clear and simple: offering Ilkeston families an affordable, stress-free, and respectful alternative to traditional funerals.
Situated on the scenic border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, Ilkeston is a historic town with a rich industrial past and strong community spirit. Aura is proud to offer compassionate, affordable direct cremation in Ilkeston, available to families across the town and nearby areas such as Heanor, Shipley, Cotmanhay, Kirk Hallam, West Hallam, and Trowell.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Derbyshire, including Alfreton, Belper, Buxton, Chesterfield, Derby, Heanor, Melbourne, Ripley and Swadlincote.
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 | £1,195 | £1,395 | £1,395 | £1,195 |
Trustpilot rating | 4.9/5 stars | 4.8/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | 4.7/5 stars |
A direct cremation in Ilkeston is a simple and dignified cremation without a formal service or ceremony. Aura arranges a respectful cremation at a local crematorium, allowing families to commemorate their loved one privately at their own convenience after receiving the ashes, perhaps by organising a celebration of life.
Yes, as part of the cremation process, Aura allows flexibility and personalisation of direct cremations in Ilkeston. Families can choose between attended or unattended options and personalise elements such as selecting music or specific arrangements, ensuring the cremation truly reflects your loved one’s wishes.
Aura’s direct cremation services begin at just £1,195, significantly less expensive than last year’s average traditional funeral cost of £4,285, as cited by SunLife. By keeping direct cremation prices down in this way, we can make it an accessible choice for families in Ilkeston seeking simplicity and affordability.
After the cremation, Aura can hand-deliver ashes directly to families in Ilkeston for a nominal fee. Alternatively, families may opt for the ashes to be respectfully scattered at no extra charge in the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance. As preferred, you could even organise an ash scattering ceremony.
Typically, Aura’s direct cremation process in Ilkeston is straightforward and efficient, although timing may vary based on individual circumstances and local requirements. Aura maintains clear communication throughout, ensuring families are regularly updated on the progress and timeline.