Oliver & James Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Wantage, Bicester, Headington, Witney and Abingdon, caring for families across Oxfordshire.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
Oliver & James Funeral Directors
Pharmacy House, 69 London Road, Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 9AA
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Trusted by families across Oxfordshire
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Excellent service, very compassionate and professional staff who were also very friendly and ensured everything was sorted in a calm and unhurried manner. Thank you.
Ian Grant, 17 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
A big thank you to Suzanne and everyone at Oliver & James who organised Mum's funeral. Throughout the process she was kind & supportive & made sure we understood everything & answered all our questions. The funeral itself was a lovely day & exactly what Mum would have wanted. Highly recommend at a time when it can be overwhelming with many things to sort out. Thank you to the whole team.
Karen Pilcher, 11 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Myself and my family would like to say many thanks for the funeral arrangements made for my husband. It is such a sad difficult time and Oliver and James Wantage helped make it a smooth and successful day. Thanks to Wolfie who was very caring and to all the other staff who were there on the day
Caroline Lovelady
Caroline Lovelady, 8 October 2026
Oliver & James
Oliver & James Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Oxfordshire through a network of trusted local funeral homes, providing care, compassion and expertise when it is needed most. Bringing together a number of well-established funeral directors under one name, we continue to help local families create meaningful and personal farewells while offering guidance and reassurance through difficult times.
You can find us across Oxfordshire, with funeral homes in Wantage, Bicester, Headington, Witney, Abingdon, Botley, Rose Hill and Kidlington. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you, whether that's traditional, alternative or something simpler. Our funeral homes have been serving their local communities for many years and have built a wealth of local knowledge, experience and trust. While the Oliver & James name is new, the same dedicated teams remain in place, continuing to provide the highest standards of care and support.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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