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YFM Equity Partners investment in Aura Life digital funeral planning platform image of family silhouette at sunset

Aura Life

Providing digital funeral plans and at-need services through a simple, transparent and customer-first platform.

Website
Sector
Tech-enabled services
YFM investment
Undisclosed
Investment date(s)
2026
Deal type
Growth Capital
Location
Godalming

“Our mission has always been to bring greater transparency, compassion and simplicity to end-of-life planning. The market is changing rapidly, and we believe customers increasingly expect a more modern, digitally enabled experience.
Partnering with YFM gives us the capital and strategic support to accelerate our growth, expand our offering and continue improving the experience we provide to families across the UK.”

Dave Jameson, CEO and Co-Founder of Aura

headshot David Jameson CEO auralife

Key Information

The Business

Aura Life is an FCA-regulated provider of funeral plans and direct cremation services, offering a digital-first approach to end-of-life planning.

The business operates an asset-light model, working with a national network of partners to deliver services while focusing on customer experience, transparency and operational efficiency.

Founded in 2019, Aura has developed a modern platform designed to simplify funeral planning and reflect changing consumer expectations in a traditionally underserved market.

Why We Invested

Aura is operating at a point of structural change in the funeral services market, driven by digital adoption, evolving consumer preferences and regulatory change.

Led by Dave Jameson, Paul Jameson and Ben May, the team brings strong sector insight and a clear sense of purpose, combining a differentiated, scalable model with a focus on transparency and service quality.

Growth Potential

Market Shift
Growing demand for simpler, more transparent funeral services, including the continued rise of direct cremation.

Digital Proposition
A digital-first platform designed to make end-of-life planning clearer, more accessible and easier to navigate for customers.

Scalable Model
An asset-light approach enabling efficient growth without reliance on physical infrastructure.

Platform Expansion
Opportunity to expand into adjacent end-of-life services, building a broader, more comprehensive offering over time.

Investment in Growth
Capital to accelerate marketing and distribution, platform development, and continued investment in the team and operational infrastructure.