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Funeral directors in Oxford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Oxford (Rhydychen), Oxfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 14 funeral directors based in Oxford, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Oxford Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance, 3.1 miles away. Deaths in Oxford are registered with Oxford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Oxford

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Oxford

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Jackson & Browning Independent Funeral Services3.2 miles£1,995£1,500
Edward Carter Funeral Directors4.6 miles£2,290£1,495
S. & R. Childs Funeral Directors5.8 miles£2,495£1,745
Peter Smith & Sons Funeral Directors10.4 miles£2,677£1,650
Oliver & James Funeral Directors11.1 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Oxford

Cemeteries in and near Oxford

Natural & woodland burial near Oxford

Faith & cultural funerals in Oxford

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Oxford — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (3 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Oxford: find a church in Oxford for a funeral service · prayer times in Oxford for janazah

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Oxford: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Oxford register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Oxford Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Oxford

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Oxford?
We list 14 funeral directors based in Oxford, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Oxford?
The nearest crematorium to Oxford is Oxford Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance, about 3.1 miles from the city centre. North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park (8.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Oxford?
Contact Oxford register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Oxford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Oxford is £1,995 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jackson & Browning Independent Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,380 at Oxford Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Oxford are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Oxford?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Oxford, jewish funerals in Oxford, buddhist funerals in Oxford, catholic funerals in Oxford, orthodox christian funerals in Oxford, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Oxford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Oxford offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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