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Top-Rated Direct Cremation in Sittingbourne

From £1,195

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

Crematorium location: Garden of England Crematorium, Sheppey Way, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8GZ

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

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 Sittingbourne, Kent and across the UK

With a history dating back centuries, Sittingbourne is teeming with natural beauty. And with the stunning landscapes of the Garden of England, it is the perfect place to celebrate life. And to help with that, you can find Aura, the UK's top-rated direct cremation service 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 to families throughout Sittingbourne, with an optional service at Garden of England Crematorium.

Aura's family-run funeral services support families across Sittingbourne to embrace life in their own way, from the centre of Sittingbourne to Kemsley, Teynham, Bapchild, Lynsted, Highsted, Newington, Rainham, Upchurch, Iwade and the surrounding areas.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Kent, including Ashford, Canterbury, Chatham, Folkestone, Gillingham, Gravesend, Rochester and Tonbridge.

Whilst we proudly serve families in Sittingbourne and across the UK, please note that Aura is not physically based in Sittingbourne. 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 Sittingbourne and beyond

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Quality

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

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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Priority Care

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

If your loved one's coffin is important to you, we can support you to choose one that feels right.
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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 Sittingbourne, Kent 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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Planning ahead? Visit our Sittingbourne 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.
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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.
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Direct cremation

From £1,195

A simple, unattended cremation with no service and no attendees
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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.
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Urgent collection

From £250

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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.

How do I know if a Direct Cremation would be the right option for my loved one?

It can be hard to know the best decision to make when we want to do right by our loved ones, especially if we find ourselves planning their send-off unexpectedly. It might help you to understand that a Direct Cremation is an increasingly popular funeral option in the UK which does away with a lot of the traditional formalities of other funerals. If your loved one would have been uneasy with their name written in big floral tributes or with a hearse, then it could be a good option for them, as they are not normally included. We can arrange things simply for you in Sittingbourne by bringing your loved one to the crematorium for their ceremony. Afterwards, we can personally hand-deliver their ashes to you, or, if you think it would be best, we can scatter them directly on your behalf at the crematorium's solace garden. It gives your loved one a brief and dignified way of being remembered on their own terms.

How much would a Direct Cremation funeral cost in Sittingbourne?

It might help to bear in mind here that each funeral is as special and different as the person they concern, which means that the price can vary widely depending on what you'd like. Something we hope makes things a bit more comfortable is that this kind of service is normally a good bit less pricey than others, and the average British funeral could cost more than double the price of an Aura funeral. We are able to arrange this ceremony in Sittingbourne for you starting at £1,195, but we can only give you a direct quote once we have understood what you are working. If you'd like, you can give us a call and we can plan something together that works for you.

Can you make the ceremony about my loved one's character and individuality?

It would be our honour to create something with you that does your loved one justice on their terms. With typical formalities not included in the service, more room opens up for the expression of their personality and character. If you know that you want to tailor things to your loved one, but aren't sure how, we can provide a few simple examples to help get you started: There are those who like to personalise the words that will be spoken by the celebrant at the beginning of the ceremony, making sure that they say something personal about them. Others find it important to provide their loved one with a coffin that celebrates who they were in life, whether through its colour or adornments, the images or words written upon it, or the materials it's made from. Whatever your own ideas, we'd be very glad to hear them from you over the phone. We can plan something together that does right by your loved one.

Does it normally take a long time to organise this kind of ceremony in Sittingbourne?

If you think that one of our customised funerals might work best for your loved one, we could arrange all the details within two weeks, but please bear in mind that other options may take a little longer. We know how important it is to have clear communications from us throughout this process, which is why we commit to keeping you fully updated regularly as we work. We also want you to know that we will work as quickly as we possibly can without leading to a drop in the quality of our service. You may also find it helpful to remember that the duration needed to arrange different funerals could vary. Just as soon as we've had the opportunity to discuss with you directly, we will be better able to give you some specific information about how long things could take.

How much support are you able to give me in planning my loved one's ceremony?

If you ever find yourself in need of any assistance during this time, we're just a phone call away. The task of suddenly having to arrange a funeral can bring about a lot of worries and concerns, particularly for those who have never faced it before or if the situation was unforeseen. Our Angels, a dedicated team of experienced funeral planners, stand ready to address any queries you might have or simply to offer a sympathetic ear. If it's what you need, they are equipped to handle all aspects of the planning process, removing the hassle of administrative tasks from your shoulders. Our aim is for you to have the freedom to fully engage with your friends and family during this period, without needing to worry about extra logistical details.

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 Sittingbourne 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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