Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Botley
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Botley takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Oliver & James Funeral Directors, Botley
- 4 Elms Parade, Botley, Oxfordshire, OX2 9LG
Call 24 hours a day:
01865 245464
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Botley
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Botley funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,745
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total
- £1,745
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Botley
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 34 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
Erica and the team at Oliver & James in Botley delivered an exceptional service for both my mum and my dad.
My Mum was cremated when the branch was just taken over by Oliver & James. The process was as easy as it could be. More recently, we chose Oliver & James again when my dad sadly passed. No matter who I spoke to, every member of staff was patient and kind towards me and my family, no matter how many questions we had. My dad's service was more complicated in comparison to my mum's, as my dad wished to be buried at our local church, but Erica handled everything. Even with all of the complexities, Erica took care of everything.
I plan to continue using the services of Oliver and James for the temporary grave marker and the final headstone when that time comes.
Chloe Smith, 23 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We had an excellent experience with Oliver & James in Botley. The service we received from Erica was friendly, efficient and very helpful. At a very challenging time of arranging my father’s funeral she sensitively helped us organise all the fine details to ensure the service was exactly as we wanted it to be. Thank you Erica. We would highly recommend your services.
Joe Francis, 16 September 2026
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
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.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.