Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Bicester
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Bicester will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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Oliver & James Funeral Directors, Bicester
We are located near to the rear of Bicester Methodist Church and behind the Penny Black pub.
- 11/13 Victoria Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6QD
Call 24 hours a day:
01869 253282
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an attended funeral costs in Bicester
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Bicester funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our services
- £2,695
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £1,359
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Estimated total
- £4,054
What families say about us
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
At a time that was very sad, the Bicester Branch Manager, Rob, guided us through the tasks ahead, with sincere empathy. He was thoughtful, had a wealth of knowledge, and he and his staff looked after us, and my sister who had passed.
Whenever we needed help or advice he was on the end of the phone, nothing was ever too much trouble for him, likewise if we popped into the Offices, we always were made welcome.
Oliver & James Head Office also picked up one unanswered call, and were equally sympathetic and helpful.
The funeral was everything we wished for, and it reflected my sister perfectly.
We can't thank them enough.
Valerie Sullivan, 24 July 2026
Rated 5 / 5
What a wonderful company. We dealt with Rob at the Bicester office and he was amazing — so helpful and truly empathetic. He supported us throughout the entire process and was incredibly patient. We’re very grateful for everything he did for us.
Sheryl Gellatly, 28 June 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We used Oliver and James in Bicester for my mum's funeral last week. They made my Mums funeral a very special occasion. She would have loved it. Right from the start when we had the initial meeting with Rob, we were handled with such respect and empathy it made it so much easier. Rob guided us with his expert knowledge and had the patience of a saint.
The whole day went without a hitch and the service from the team was impeccable and outstanding 👏 👌 they were so amazing and respectful, I can't praise them highly enough.
As for Katrina, the funeral director on the day, well, what a beautiful and wonderful person she is !! She made me feel at ease immediately. She pre-planned everything and left nothing to chance. Her meticulous attention to detail was exceptional. She sorted out the music so professionally, it was all seamless. She kept me informed of everything, and delivered everything I hoped for. I couldn't have got through the day without her, she was so helpful.
Thank you so much for everything
You all did a wonderful job.
M W, 19 June 2026
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