Memoria Funerals provides respectful and dignified funerals across Newbury and the surrounding areas, including attended funerals and direct cremations.
Our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way, helping you arrange a heartfelt farewell with cremations starting from just £1,195 and prepaid cremation plans from £1,595.
To speak with one of our dedicated team members, please call us on 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk.
We’re here to support families across Newbury when they’ve lost a loved one, helping to arrange cremations with compassion, care and understanding.
If you’ve never had to organise a funeral before, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. That’s why we keep the process simple, explain everything clearly and guide you through each decision.
When you choose Memoria Funerals, you’re choosing a funeral director that places care, respect and affordability at the heart of everything we do. Our experienced team will guide you through every step, ensuring the process feels as smooth and supportive as possible.
Address:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park,
Garford,
Abingdon,
OX13 5PA
Direct contact number:
01352 878610
The memorial park includes a dedicated Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains and other memorial options, creating a reflective space for loved ones to visit.
The chapel provides a welcoming and dignified environment, with seating for around 96 people (and the capability to expand for larger gatherings by including foyer space if needed). It is suitable for cremation, burial or memorial services, giving families a respectful space in which to honour and celebrate a life.
Inside, the chapel is equipped to support meaningful and personalised tributes. Facilities include a hearing loop for those with hearing difficulties, a choice of advanced music systems or live organ accompaniment, webcam streaming for loved ones who cannot attend in person, and screens for visual or photo tributes to complement the service.
Whether the service is guided by faith or entirely non-religious, it remains a deeply personal and emotional occasion. South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park aims to provide a setting and level of care that honours each farewell with compassion, dignity and thoughtful support.
Services are arranged in one-hour time slots, allowing space for arrival, the ceremony and a moment afterwards to thank guests and say final goodbyes without feeling rushed. Where needed, service times can be extended upon request and, subject to availability, services may also be arranged outside standard hours, including weekends.
Saying goodbye is deeply personal. Whether you are making funeral arrangements for a loved one now or preparing your own plans for the future, we will help you create a thoughtful farewell that honours the individual and the life they lived.
If someone has died, we’ll take care of all the arrangements as quickly as needed, supporting you to create a fitting send-off with or without a service while looking after your loved one with the utmost respect.
If you are considering planning ahead, our prepaid funeral plans enable you to organise and fund your funeral in advance. This means your preferences are clearly set out, the costs are secured, and your family is spared additional worry at an already difficult time.
From the moment you contact us to the day of the funeral and in the time that follows, we will be by your side with continued support.
In the difficult days after someone has died, managing practical arrangements can feel like too much. Our role is to guide and support you, handling every detail carefully and ensuring your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect.
We believe every funeral should be as unique as the person it’s for. We will help you plan a farewell that feels appropriate, whether that is a modest family-led ceremony, a traditional attended service, or a no-fuss direct cremation with no attendees.
Arrange a funeral with a service on a day and time that suits your family. Your dedicated funeral planner will take care of every detail, ensuring the arrangements reflect your wishes, including music choices and any special requests.
We offer flexible options, whether you would prefer a smaller, more intimate cremation service for close family and friends or a larger gathering. Each funeral can be adapted to meet your preferences and budget. Additional features such as a hearse, limousine, or officiant are available should you wish to include them.
A direct cremation is ideal for those who don’t like funerals or who don’t want a fuss. Although there is no service, you can rest assured your funeral will be carried out to the highest standard by our funeral directors and staff. We treat those in our care with the utmost respect, and our chapel attendant bows a goodbye to every single coffin.
A direct cremation can be a good choice for families who want more flexibility around how and when they say goodbye, or for those who are unable to gather together for a funeral.
Planning ahead with a prepaid funeral plan allows you to make and pay for your funeral arrangements in advance, giving you reassurance that your wishes are clearly understood.
We offer a range of prepaid funeral plans to suit different needs, preferences and budgets. Whether you would like a funeral service for family and friends to pay their respects, or a simple, unattended direct cremation, your wishes will be clearly recorded and followed when the time comes.
We give you the choice of paying for your funeral plan upfront in full or spreading the cost through monthly instalments, subject to eligibility.
There are two options to choose from. The Personal Plan suits those wanting a smaller, simple service for close friends and family, held at an off-peak time to keep costs as low as possible.
The Celebration of Life Plan allows for a fuller occasion, with no limits on the number of attendees and no time restrictions. Both plans allow for personal touches, including the choice of hearse, limousines, music and floral tributes, and the service may be led by family members or by an officiant.
This plan covers everything needed for a simple direct cremation, with nothing further for your family to pay. While there is no service, you can be confident your funeral will be conducted with dignity, respect and the highest standard of care.
Choosing a funeral doesn’t mean compromising on environmental values. We introduced the UK’s first electric cremator and built a plan to cut mercury emissions across all operations. Each year, we assess our environmental impact and make improvements where we can. We’re here to help you plan a farewell that’s thoughtful in every way, for you and the planet. Caring for the environment runs through all we do, as standard.
Bereavement can be a lonely experience, but support is there when you need it. Speaking to your GP or a community group in Newbury is often the first step towards finding local bereavement services across West Berkshire.
Cruse Bereavement Support West Berkshire Branch
Call: 01635 523573
Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Email: westberks.cruse@outlook.com
Sue Ryder Bereavement Service
Call: 0118 955 0400
Email: enquiries.berkshirewest@sueryder.org
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for the Government’s Funeral Expenses Payment. This can help with burial or cremation fees, certain travel costs and the necessary certificates, along with up to £1,000 towards other funeral expenses.
It is also worth knowing that if your loved one had money held in a bank account, banks will often release funds specifically to help meet funeral costs.
South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park offers a modern chapel with seating for around 100 people, a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains, extensive parking, disabled access, a hearing loop and audio-visual systems to support meaningful services.
You can choose from a variety of different types of services, ranging from a personalised service to a direct cremation with no attended service.
Yes. A prepaid funeral plan allows you to record the type of funeral you would like and make financial arrangements in advance. Planning ahead can give you more control over the details and reduce the number of decisions your family may need to make later. Our team will explain what is included and whether any additional charges could apply.
Arranging a funeral in usually begins with a conversation with a funeral provider like Memoria Funerals who can explain the process and support you with care and compassion. Contact one of our dedicated team members by calling 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk
Yes. Families are welcome to return to the memorial park and Garden of Remembrance during the published opening hours. Many people value having a quiet place to visit after the funeral, whether or not they have chosen a permanent memorial. Opening times can vary throughout the year, so it is sensible to check before travelling.
