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Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Two Together: Save £100!
Save £100 when you purchase two funeral plans together. Call us for more details.
Aura’s prepaid funeral plans in Newbury 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 | £1,895 | £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 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
A stone's throw away from the city of Reading and its famous production of biscuits, bulbs and beers is West Berkshire Crematorium, a stunning location where you can plan for your future with the help of 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 Berkshire Crematorium.
Aura's attended and unattended prepaid direct cremation plans are available across all of West Berkshire, including Thatcham, Newbury, Reading, Hermitage, Tadley, Baughurst, Bradfield, Chievely and beyond.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Berkshire, including Reading and Slough.
| 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.
If you're starting to think about how to arrange the end of your life, and what follows, sorting a prepaid funeral plan in Newbury may suit your needs. The main strength of this plan is that it helps you to establish your wishes for your funeral service, ensuring it goes ahead exactly as you envision and settling financial matters beforehand. Such plans spare your loved ones from unexpected financial strains and the difficulty of making decisions that may cause them to worry about doing you justice. When you purchase a plan, your contributions are saved in a protected, independently managed trust that fixes the cost at today's prices, protecting against possible future increases. You have the flexibility to pay all at once or through instalments, whichever is more convenient for you. The key benefit is the control you gain over your legacy, ensuring your wishes are met, providing you peace of mind and the opportunity to enjoy the rest of your life without concern over unfinished business.
Reflecting on the arrangements for the end of our lives is often tough for various reasons, with the financial cost being a big one. In Newbury, we're here to lighten that load by offering funeral services starting at £1,695, well below the national average cost of £4,141 as suggested by the SunLife 2024 Cost of Dying Report. The price of a funeral can differ according to individual wishes, but we're ready to discuss your particular needs or give you a quote whenever you need. Whenever you're ready, we're keen to talk to you and develop a plan that leaves you content.
Our commitment in Newbury is to provide you with absolute control over your money and your funeral plan. This means you can cancel your plan at any moment without any financial penalty, and we will refund every penny you've paid. You can also adjust your plan as needed, and we will not charge extra unless you opt to expand it. If you initially planned for an unattended funeral but later decide you want guests, making that change is straightforward. Simply give us a call, and we will take care of everything else.
If you're in Newbury and looking for something different from traditional funeral practices, our direct cremation plans might fit your needs. We typically avoid using things like hearses and a funeral procession, which is ideal if you're uncomfortable with these elements. The process is designed for simplicity: you pick a relative or friend to handle affairs after you're gone. We provide them with a guide which clarifies the next steps, ensuring they're well-prepared. They'll inform us when it's time to implement your prearranged and prepaid plan. Our role involves primarily assisting with legal paperwork if the funeral is unattended. If there are guests, we also help organise the specifics of the ceremony.
Aura began as a personal response by Paul Jameson to his diagnosis with motor neurone disease, evolving into a family-run business that wants to demystify death and aid in end-of-life planning. Alongside his son Dave, our CEO, and Ben, a family friend, Paul champions a compassionate, people-orientated approach. In Newbury, our team of dedicated and caring funeral planners is on hand to support you in arranging a funeral that accurately reflects your desires, providing a service grounded in trust and empathy, no matter your location in Britain.