S. & R. Childs Funeral Directors, Oxford


About our Oxford funeral home in Headington
We are here to offer you support and take care of every aspect regarding the send off of your loved one. The team of professionals at our Oxford funeral directors is on hand to ensure you get the right guidance and advice, so the funeral is tailored to your wishes. With our modern, up to date facilities and highly trained and experienced staff, we also make sure that your loved one is attended to with absolute respect, throughout their time in our care.
Our funeral home in Headington serves the whole of Oxford and can be found at Pharmacy House on the London Road. As well as suburbs such as Cowley, Littlemore and Summertown, we also provide funeral services to neighbouring villages, including Wheatley and Eynsham.
Our funeral directors in Oxford is here for you at this difficult time. You can speak to a caring funeral professional about your needs by calling 01865 427272 today.
What we offer
- The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans


Funeral Services with distinction
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our funeral services in Oxford
Full Service Funeral in Oxford
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died.Our costs from£3,545Current restrictions might mean that you can’t have a funeral today how you imagined it to be. However, we can still provide a dignified and meaningful funeral now and a memorial or commemorative service later.Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.Full Service Funeral in OxfordOur costs from £3,545
Simple Funeral Service in Oxford
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.Our costs from£1,995This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.Simple Funeral Service in OxfordOur costs from £1,995
Where in Oxford to find us
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Directions and Parking
There is a car park at the rear of our funeral home which you can use free of charge.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Day of the Week | Hours |
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Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Supporting you along the way
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.Find out morePlanning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.Find out moreThe day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.Find out more
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
Reviews of our services
The funeral director was friendly and gave me as much time as I needed to ask questions. At a difficult time I felt reassured that It was all in good hands. I felt comforted by knowing this.
support & care which you gave in abundance, I have to say how brilliant Chanelle was through the
whole procedure, the way she organised everything, with care , understanding, politeness, & very
professional. I can’t thank her enough, she is a credit to your firm, and all your staff.
Thank you, Robin.
A huge thank you to you all for making everything so much easier for us at such a sad time.
The Funeral Director was available on the phone to answer any queries that came up between the first meeting and the funeral date. The flowers were excellent and the charity collection was well organised. We can recommend the service wholeheartedly. Thank you
Cliff seemed to understand the style of event we had in mind and helped us to achieve our goals. He suggested the ideal lady to conduct the ceremony and helped so much with sourcing the music, which was of great importance to us.
I would not hesitate in recommending S and R Childs to the highest degree
M Irving
Also they were very helpful at keeping me informed and negotiating with the Coroner and GP etc.
Even if the named director was not available a message was taken and they always made an effort to get back to me. I appreciate the effort they made in the run up to the funeral and they were helpful on the day.
I have had no contact since the funeral I think that might have been nice just to check everything was ok the only reason I didn't give 5 stars.