Memoria Funerals provides respectful and dignified funerals across Oxford and the surrounding areas. As trusted funeral directors in Oxford, our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way, helping you arrange a meaningful funeral that truly honours your loved one’s life. Our packages start from just £1,195 and our prepaid cremation plans from £1,595.
Whether you’re arranging a service at a crematorium or exploring the options available for Oxford funerals, we’re here to guide you with care, compassion and understanding.
We’re here to support families across Oxford during one of life’s most difficult moments, helping to arrange cremations with care, compassion and dignity.
When you choose Memoria Funerals, you’re choosing a provider that puts kindness, affordability and genuine support at the centre of everything we do. Our experienced team will guide you through every stage of the arrangements, ensuring the process feels clear, sensitive and well supported from start to finish.
North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park
Serving: Kidlington, Bicester, Banbury, and Oxford city (North-West)
Address:
North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park
Tackley
Kidlington
OX5 3ER
Direct contact number:
01869 331231
South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park
Serving: Abingdon, Oxford, Wantage, Didcot, Wallingford and surrounding areas
Address:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park
Garford
Abingdon
OX13 5PA
Direct contact number:
01235 867821
North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park offers cremation and funeral services within a peaceful memorial park, surrounded by manicured gardens and gentle countryside views, with ample space that can also accommodate natural burials. The chapel is warm and comfortable, designed to support a funeral service in a welcoming environment. North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park also boasts the Churchill Pavilion which is suitable for catered funerals and memorial services..
The chapel can seat up to 100 guests, and services are typically arranged in one-hour time slots, giving families time and privacy to come together and say goodbye.
South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park is set within beautifully landscaped countryside parkland, offering a tranquil atmosphere and thoughtfully designed spaces for remembrance. The grounds include a dedicated Garden of Remembrance for ashes scattering, along with other memorial options for families wishing to visit and reflect.
The chapel seats around 96 people, with the ability to accommodate larger gatherings by using additional foyer space. It is suitable for cremation, burial or memorial services, giving families flexibility depending on their wishes.
Service times for both venues are available in one-hour slots, with the option to extend timings upon request. Services can also be arranged outside standard opening hours, including weekends, where available.
Whether you need to organise a funeral right now for someone close to you, or you’re considering making your own arrangements in advance, we’re here to guide and support you in creating a personal and meaningful farewell.
If a death has occurred, we will manage all necessary arrangements promptly, helping you plan a fitting tribute with or without a service, while caring for your loved one with complete dignity and respect.
If you are planning for the future, our prepaid funeral plans give you the opportunity to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance. This ensures your wishes are clearly recorded, costs are covered, and your family won’t need to worry when the time comes.
From your initial enquiry through to the day of the funeral and afterwards, you can rely on our ongoing support.
When someone has just passed away, it can feel overwhelming. Our role is to make things as straightforward as possible, while caring for your loved one with dignity and respect.
We believe a funeral should reflect the life and character of the individual. We will work with you to arrange a farewell that feels appropriate, whether that means a small family-led ceremony, a more traditional service, or a direct cremation without a service.
Arrange a funeral 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 provide a variety of options, from a straightforward cremation with an intimate gathering of close family and friends to a larger celebration of life. Each service can be tailored to suit your wishes and budget. Additional elements such as a hearse, limousine, or officiant can be included if required.
A direct cremation is ideal for those who don’t like funerals or who don’t want a fuss. While there’s no service, 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, with our chapel attendant bowing a goodbye to every single coffin.
Planning ahead with a prepaid funeral plan allows you to set out your wishes and cover the costs in advance, offering reassurance and peace of mind for you and your family.
We provide a selection of prepaid plans to suit a range of preferences and budgets. Whether you want a full service or a simple unattended direct cremation, your instructions will be carefully documented and honoured in the future.
We have two options here, the Personal Plan is ideal for those wanting a smaller simple service for close friends and family, held at an off-peak time to keep costs as low as possible Alternatively the Celebration of Life Plan can be a fuller affair with no limitations on number of attendees or time restrictions. Both plans can be personalised to reflect your wishes, including options for a hearse, limousines, music, and flowers. The ceremony may be led by family members, or you can choose to include an officiant within your plan.
This plan covers all the essentials for a straightforward direct cremation, with no extra costs left for your family to manage. Although there is no service, you can be assured that your funeral will be conducted with dignity, respect, and the highest standard of care.
If you are experiencing loss or dealing with grief following the death of someone close to you, you can get support from local networks.
Cruse Bereavement Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Call: 01865 245398
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Bereavement Service
Call: 01865 220110
Website: www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/bereavement-service.aspx
Depending on eligibility, you may qualify for the government’s Funeral Expenses Payment, up to £1000, to pay towards a loved one’s funeral.
If your loved one left funds in their bank account for their funeral, banks will often release funds in order to cover expenses.
Arranging a cremation in Oxford usually starts with speaking to a funeral provider who can guide you through the process with care and compassion. Contact one of our dedicated team members by calling 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk
Costs can vary depending on the type of service you choose and any extras included, such as vehicles, flowers or printed order of service sheets. You can expect costs at either Oxford crematorium to start at £2,045 for an attended funeral or £1,195 for a direct cremation.
Yes, in many cases, services can be arranged outside standard hours, including weekends, to help accommodate family circumstances where possible. Call us on 01462 428400 or email memoria@northhertsmemorial.co.uk to see how we can help.
We offer a wide range of memorial options for those arranging a cremation now or planning their own memorial in advance. Whether you choose North or South Oxfordshire Crematoriums options include woodland memorial posts, memorial bird baths, benches, memorial plaques, and many more choices that can be placed in the peaceful memorial gardens allowing you to create a personal and meaningful tribute. When we lose someone special, we spend a lot of time thinking about and organising the funeral, however the time that passes afterwards can sometimes be the hardest. Our crematoria teams, especially our groundsmen who tend the gardens and take special care of the memorials are there to support for weeks, months and years after.
