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Funeral directors in Thame

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Thame, Oxfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Thame, and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Oxford Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance, 9.3 miles away. Deaths in Thame are registered with South Oxfordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Thame

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Thame

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
Mears Family Funerals8.5 miles£2,640—
Jackson & Browning Independent Funeral Services9.8 miles£1,995£1,500
Howard Chadwick Funeral Services11.7 miles£3,090£2,045
David Silvey12.4 miles£2,895£1,545

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Crematoria near Thame

Cemeteries in and near Thame

Natural & woodland burial near Thame

Faith & cultural funerals in Thame

Places of worship near Thame — 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) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 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 →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Thame: 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 South Oxfordshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · South Oxfordshire 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 Thame

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 Thame?
We list 1 funeral director based in Thame, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Thame?
The nearest crematorium to Thame is Oxford Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance, about 9.3 miles from the town centre. Bierton Crematorium (10.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Thame?
Contact South Oxfordshire 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 Thame?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Thame 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 South Oxfordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Thame?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Thame 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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