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Funeral directors in Wantage

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Wantage, and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is South Oxfordshire Crematorium, 5.0 miles away. Deaths in Wantage are registered with Vale of White Horse register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Wantage

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 Wantage

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
H. J. Knapp & Sons0.1 miles£2,495£1,545
S. & R. Childs Funeral Directors8.2 miles£2,495£1,745
Jackson & Browning8.3 miles£1,995£1,500
Edward Carter Funeral Directors9.3 miles£2,290£1,495
Jackson & Browning Independent Funeral Services13.3 miles£1,995£1,500
G & L Evans Funeral13.5 miles£2,795£1,545
Peter Smith & Sons Funeral Directors13.5 miles£2,677£1,650
Camp Hopson Funeral Directors13.6 miles£2,995£1,545
Howard Chadwick Funeral Services13.6 miles£3,090£2,045

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Crematoria near Wantage

Cemeteries in and near Wantage

Natural & woodland burial near Wantage

Faith & cultural funerals in Wantage

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

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 →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Wantage: 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 Vale of White Horse register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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.

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Funeral costs in Wantage

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 Wantage?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Wantage, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Wantage?
The nearest crematorium to Wantage is South Oxfordshire Crematorium, about 5.0 miles from the town centre. Kingsdown Crematorium (14.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Wantage?
Contact Vale of White Horse 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 Wantage?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Wantage is £1,995 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jackson & Browning; add the crematorium fee — £1,345 at South Oxfordshire Crematorium. 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 Vale of White Horse are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wantage?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Wantage 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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