Memoria Funerals offers respectful and dignified funerals throughout Abingdon and the surrounding areas. 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.
We’re here to support families across Abingdon when they’ve lost a loved one, helping to arrange cremations with compassion, care and understanding.
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:
01795 608650
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.
Whether you are faced with arranging a funeral now for someone you love, or you would like to put plans in place for your own funeral in the future, we are here to help you shape a farewell that truly reflects the life being remembered.
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.
When someone has just passed away, it can feel overwhelming. Our role is to ease the practical pressures, managing the arrangements on your behalf while ensuring your loved one is cared for with compassion 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 celebration of life. 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. 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.
If you’re thinking about the future, a prepaid funeral plan allows you to arrange and pay for your funeral ahead of time, giving you peace of mind and clarity about your wishes.
We offer a range of prepaid funeral plans designed to suit different needs, preferences, and budgets. Whether you would like a service or a simple, unattended direct cremation, your wishes will be clearly recorded and followed when the time comes.
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 the number of attendees or time restrictions. Both options allow for personal touches, including the choice of hearse, limousines, music, and floral tributes. The service may be led by family members, or you can choose to include an officiant within the plan.
This plan includes all that is needed for a simple direct cremation, with nothing further for your family to pay. Although there is no service, you can be assured that your funeral will be conducted with dignity, respect, and the highest standard of care.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult. There are a few services in and around Abingdon that can help.
Local Resources
GPs and community organisations in Abingdon can provide referrals to counselling and support groups.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Offers support for all types of bereavement, with local branches across Oxfordshire for in-person or remote support.
Call: 01865 245398
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to the Government’s Funeral Expenses Payment, which can provide up to £1,000 towards the cost of a loved one’s funeral.
If your loved one had money set aside in their bank account, many banks are also able to release funds directly to help cover funeral costs, even before probate is completed.
The crematorium offers a modern chapel with seating for around 96 people, a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains, ample parking, disabled access, a hearing loop and audio-visual systems to support meaningful services.
Most families start by contacting a funeral provider who can guide you through the process, from completing paperwork to booking the crematorium and planning the service. To speak with one of our team members, please call 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk
Costs can vary depending on the type of service you choose and any extra touches you’d like to include, such as vehicles, flowers or printed service sheets. Your funeral director will be able to guide you through the available options and clearly explain the costs involved. You can expect costs at South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park to start at £2,045 for an attended funeral or £1,195 for a direct cremation.
We offer a wide range of memorial options for those arranging a cremation now or planning their own memorial in advance. Our on-site memorial options at South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park include avenue trees, memorial bird baths, benches, memorial plaques, and many more choices that can be placed in the peaceful memorial park 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.
