Memoria Funerals offers respectful and dignified funerals throughout Wantage 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 Wantage 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:
01235 867821
The memorial park includes a dedicated Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains. The chapel seats around 96 guests, with flexibility for larger gatherings, and is suitable for cremation, burial or memorial services.
Facilities include a hearing loop, music options including live organ accompaniment, webcam streaming for those unable to attend, and screens for visual tributes. Services are arranged in one-hour time slots, with the option to extend and weekend availability where possible.
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 the 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 includes everything required for a simple, no-fuss direct cremation, with no additional costs for your loved ones. 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 Wantage that can help.
Age UK Oxfordshire
Call: 0345 450 1276
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/
Email: latespring@ageuk.org.uk
Cruse, Bereavement Care Oxfordshire branch
Call: 01865 245398
Website: www.oxfordcruse.co.uk
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.
Arranging a cremation in Wantage usually begins by speaking with a funeral provider who can guide you through the process with care, compassion and understanding. To speak with one of our team members, please call 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk
South Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park can accommodate cremation, burial and memorial services, whether you would like a ceremony guided by faith or a service that is entirely non-religious. Each farewell can be arranged in a way that feels personal and meaningful.
The cost of a cremation in Wantage can vary depending on the type of service you choose and any additional elements you would like to include, such as flowers, vehicles or printed order of service sheets. Your funeral director will be able to talk you through the available options and help you clearly understand the costs involved. You can expect costs at South Oxfordshire Crematorium & 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 & 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.
