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Funeral Services in Wales

Funeral Services in South Wales

Direct Cremation in South Wales

Top-Rated Direct Cremation in South Wales

From £1,195

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

Crematorium location: Sirhowy Valley Crematorium, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, South Wales, Wales, NP12 2YT

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

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 South Wales, Wales and across the UK

South Wales is teeming with rich Welsh culture, from the historical sights of Caerphilly Castle to the stunning views of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. But alongside this enriching history you will find a company that helps you plan for the future - Aura, 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 Sirhowy Valley Crematorium.

Aura's five-star rated prepaid direct cremation services are available across all of South Wales, including Blackwood, Porth, Tonypandy, Treorchy, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenney, and Bridgend.

Aura's direct cremation services are available to families across all of Wales, including Aberystwyth, Bangor, Barry, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Llanelli, Newport, Swansea, and Wrexham.

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

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.

What should I expect from a Direct Cremation?: Direct Cremation is an increasingly popular kind of funeral in the UK, and there are two main things that you might expect from one: there is less formality than a traditional funeral, and more of a sense of the personality of the person who is being commemorated. We find that they tend to be preferred by those who would not have been at their ease around things like pallbearers and hearses, but who would have wanted a personalised alternative. They are often unattended, but we can arrange for you and your family to be there, if you would like. We can make the arrangement in South Wales seamless for you: we retrieve your loved one and conduct them to the crematorium. Then, after the cremation ceremony, we either personally return their ashes to you at home or scatter them at the crematorium's peace garden for you -- whatever you think would be best. If you think this would be the right option for your loved one, we would be very pleased to receive your call.

How much do I need to spend on a Direct Cremation in South Wales?: It goes without saying that funerals are expensive, and suddenly needing to pay for one that might not have been expected can create worry and stress. We hope it is just a little bit of positive news to know that this kind of ceremony is likely to be the least expensive type available. It may also help to know that an Aura funeral could be delivered at less than half of the cost of the average British funeral. We could arrange one for you in South Wales from £1,195, but the best way to get an accurate quote is to give us a call and let us know what you need. We are ready and waiting for your call, and we would pleased to hear from you.

Can Aura adjust the funeral ceremony in South Wales to fit my needs?: Recognising the individual at the heart of every funeral is Aura's mission, which is why we think personalisation is so important. There are different ways in which you can commemorate your loved one with little gestures: some people decide to select some music dear to their special person, which can be played whilst they are escorted into the crematorium. You could also have a spoken tribute from the celebrant overseeing the ceremony, through some personal, final words from you. Each person is different, so how you decide to send off your loved one will depend on what you (and they) would prefer; we'd happily receive your call on this subject, if you need some help to think of a few ideas.

Can Aura deliver the funeral in South Wales quickly?: It's Aura's goal to work efficiently and ensure that you're kept well-informed at all stages, but, as ever, please bear in mind that each funeral is special and different, and this can influence who quickly we can work. Once we have had a chance to have a chat with you about what you'd like, we can give you some more specific information about time frames. To give you a rough idea, we could organise a customised funeral in South Wales within two weeks, but others may require more time. Even though we will update you regularly from our side, if you ever feel that you need a specific notification from us, we'd welcome your call.

What will happen if I am unable to plan my loved one's send-off myself?: Please don't worry about this -- we know that organising the logistics of a funeral is trying enough at the best of times. We want to reassure you that we have a dedicated team on hand, whether you are in South Wales or somewhere else in Britain: the Angels. Their job is to take the pressure of organising the funeral off of your shoulders, and to have everything ready for you, exactly as you need it. They are ready to listen to you, and are just a phone call away.

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 South Wales 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 South Wales

From £1,195

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

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

Direct cremation in South Wales, Wales and across the UK

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”Excellent“ customer service in South Wales 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 South Wales, Wales and nationwide

Planning ahead? Visit our South Wales 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

What should I expect from a Direct Cremation?

How much do I need to spend on a Direct Cremation in South Wales?

Can Aura adjust the funeral ceremony in South Wales to fit my needs?

Can Aura deliver the funeral in South Wales quickly?

What will happen if I am unable to plan my loved one's send-off myself?

Where will the cremation take place?