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Our compassionate Aura Angels are here to support you every step of the way.
Aura’s simple, low cost direct cremation services allow you to arrange no-fuss funeral in Shaftesbury.
At Aura, our dedicated team of Aura Angels is at the heart of everything we do. These empathetic professionals guide families through the cremation process with warmth, care, and understanding, ensuring that every step is handled with dignity and respect. As a family-run company, we believe in making what can be a difficult time as peaceful as possible, offering clear communication and unwavering support.
Our direct cremation services include professional care for the person who has died, transportation in a private ambulance, and an unattended or attended cremation at a local crematorium. After the cremation, our team personally hand-delivers the ashes to loved ones or arranges for them to be scattered in the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance, always making sure that final wishes are respected.
Nestled in the rolling Dorset countryside, Shaftesbury is known for its panoramic views: perched on a hill, Shaftesbury offers stunning views across the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase. Aura is proud to offer direct cremation to residents in Shaftesbury and the surrounding areas, including Mere, Warminster, Tisbury, and Wincanton. Our service provides a dignified, no fuss alternative to traditional funerals, allowing families to say goodbye in their own way, without the costs and formality of a traditional ceremony.
Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Bridport, Christchurch, Dorchester, Ferndown, Poole and Weymouth.
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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Direct cremation is a simple, low-cost alternative to a traditional funeral, where the cremation typically takes place without a formal service or mourners present. Aura arranges everything, from collecting your loved one into our care to ensuring a respectful cremation at a local crematorium near Shaftesbury.
Aura’s direct cremation service starts at £1,195, making it an affordable choice compared to the £4,285 cost of a traditional funeral according to SunLife. To discuss your options, contact our team today for a no-obligation quote.
Yes, Aura offers attended cremation options at local crematoria near Shaftesbury, allowing loved ones to say a final goodbye in a simple setting. Our attended options are available from £2,095.
After the cremation, the ashes can be hand-delivered to the family in Shaftesbury for a nominal fee or scattered at the crematorium’s Garden of Remembrance at no cost. We ensure the process is handled with care, respecting your wishes.
The timeline for a direct cremation can vary depending on individual circumstances and local arrangements. At Aura, we handle everything with care and efficiency, keeping you updated throughout the process. Our team ensures a smooth experience, providing support and guidance every step of the way.