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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Manchester

From £1,195

Aura’s simple, low cost direct cremation services allow you to arrange no-fuss funeral in Manchester.

Crematorium location: Howe Bridge Crematorium, Lovers' Ln, Atherton, Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0PZ

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

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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Direct cremation in Manchester, Greater Manchester and across the UK

Represented by its residents as the city of the bee, Manchester is perhaps most notable for its industrial architecture and musical culture. But it is also the home to the UK's top-rated prepaid direct cremation plan provider.

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. With our cremations, there are no hearses or pallbearers; instead we offer a simple, affordable direct cremation with an optional low-cost service at Howe Bridge Crematorium.

Aura offers its prepaid direct cremation plan services across all of Manchester, including Atherton, Stockport, Oldham, Prestwich, Eccles, Sale, Altrincham, Macclesfield, Prestbury and the surrounding areas.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Greater Manchester, including Ashton-under-lyne and Greater Manchester.

Whilst we proudly serve families in Manchester and across the UK, please note that Aura is not physically based in Manchester. We cannot guarantee that the cremation will take place in this specific area, unless it has been requested at an additional cost. If you have questions, our friendly team is here to help.

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”Excellent“ customer service in Manchester 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 Manchester, Greater Manchester 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.


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* Information is correct as of September 2024.

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Planning ahead? Visit our Manchester 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 Manchester

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 £1,195

A simple, unattended cremation with no service and no attendees

Intimate farewell

From £2,095

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

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Attended service

From £2,695

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.

Can you tell me what a Direct Cremation in Manchester involves?: A Direct Cremation is perfect for those who don't want to make a fuss, as it provides perhaps the most concise funeral option. That's because it forgoes many of the formal elements of a traditional funeral, such as a hearse or flowers, so if your loved one would not have been comfortable with that sort of thing, it might work for them. The key difference between it and other types of funeral is that, normally, it happens without any guests, but, if you would like to attend, we can arrange this. It has all of the dignity of a traditional funeral, and if you would like to have one in Manchester for your loved one, we can take care of it for you. We would bring them to the crematorium for the ceremony, and then, afterwards, their ashes would be personally returned to you, or scattered at the garden of remembrance there, depending on what you think would be best.

Could you tell me how much a Direct Cremation Costs in Manchester?: As soon as we can discuss things with you and find out exactly what you need, we can give you a quote that will tell you the price. We know that suddenly needing to arrange a funeral is stressful, even at the best of times. We hope it makes things just a little easier to know that Aura could provide a funeral at less than half of the cost of the average funeral in the UK. As a guideline figure, we could arrange this kind of service for you in Manchester from £1,195. But do give us a call, and we can have a proper chat about you need.

What chance do I have to personalise the ceremony in Manchester?: Our mission at Aura is to deliver a funeral that does your loved one justice, and that is because we understand that no two funerals are alike. Guided by our team, you can add meaningful gestures to your service, such as choosing the music to which your loved one enters the crematorium, or specifying the words spoken by the chaplain about them before things begin. If there is anything at all that you think could make things more memorable on the day, please don't hesitate to let us know, and we will do our best to make it a reality.

Can I find out how long it will take to organise everything in Manchester?: We want to make sure that we don't set any false expectations about this, which is why we can't really provide a definitive answer here at the outset. We will always work as efficiently as possible, and be as open in communication with you as you need. As a guide, if you decide on one of our bespoke funeral options, the process could be arranged within 14 days, but other funerals can take longer to organise and many factors will influence the completion time. Just remember that we are only a phone call away if you require an update.

Will Aura be able to guide me as I plan my loved one's funeral in Manchester?: We at Aura understand that if you suddenly need to organise a funeral, then it can provoke a lot of feelings of anxiety and worry, especially if you have never had to do it before. We want you to know that we will be there for you: our reassuring team of Angels is on hand to relieve the stress of planning and organising from your shoulders, whenever you need, whether you are in Manchester or anywhere else. If you decide that Aura is right for you and your loved one, we will do our best to free you from the hassle of admin, and help you focus on more important matters.

Where will the cremation take place?: We provide a nationwide direct cremation service, working with a trusted network of crematoria and care centres across England, Scotland and Wales. While we do serve families in Manchester and the surrounding area, the cremation may not take place locally as part of our standard £1,195 package.

To keep our service simple and affordable, we arrange the cremation based on availability within our wider network. This helps avoid delays and allows us to offer the best possible value.

If it's important for you to choose a specific crematorium, we do offer that option for an additional cost. While we always aim to keep things as close to home as possible, your loved one may be cared for at one of our partner facilities a little further away.

No matter where the cremation takes place, your loved one will be treated with the utmost care, dignity and respect. If you'd like to discuss location options in more detail, our team is here to help.

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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Manchester

From £1,195

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

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

Direct cremation in Manchester, Greater Manchester and across the UK

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”Excellent“ customer service in Manchester 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 Manchester, Greater Manchester and nationwide

Planning ahead? Visit our Manchester 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 £1,195

Intimate farewell

From £2,095

Attended service

From £2,695

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

Can you tell me what a Direct Cremation in Manchester involves?

Could you tell me how much a Direct Cremation Costs in Manchester?

What chance do I have to personalise the ceremony in Manchester?

Can I find out how long it will take to organise everything in Manchester?

Will Aura be able to guide me as I plan my loved one's funeral in Manchester?

Where will the cremation take place?