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Funeral directors in Headington

Our local funeral directors in Headington are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

01865 427272
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Serving the Headington area

Our Headington funeral directors are experienced, trusted professionals dedicated to providing dignified, compassionate care for every family we support. We have invested in modern facilities across the area to ensure the highest standards of care for your loved one, backed by reassuring guidance and support whenever you need it. Choose your nearest funeral home and speak to our caring team any time.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Headington or an unattended funeral in Headington, and help you choose memorials in Headington when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Oxfordshire.

If you are planning a cremation, your local funeral director can arrange a service at any crematorium in line with your wishes. As part of the same business group, we work closely with Oxford Crematorium, located on Bayswater Road in Headington, which may be a convenient option for local families.

Oliver & James Funeral Directors, Headington branch

Oliver & James Funeral Directors, Headington

There is a car park at the rear of our funeral home which you can use free of charge.

  • Pharmacy House, 69 London Road, Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 9AA

    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,959

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and 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
£1,264
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,959

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • 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 estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01865 427272
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Headington

Rated 4.97 / 5 based on 64 reviews.

Rated 5/5

The paramedic attending my sister when she passed away recommended Oliver and James, as I do not live in Oxford and did not know any local funeral directors. My sister’s son and daughter and myself were all really pleased with the help and care we received. Maeve was very supportive, kind and patient, and with great attention to detail. The funeral itself went off calmly and smoothly at Oxford Crematorium memorial chapel, with the help of ‘Wolfie’ and the other bearers. The Rev Martin Little from Holy Trinity Headington Quarry was empathetic and welcoming, and conducted the service beautifully with an excellent address. Thank you to all involved.

Peter Simmons, 29 January 2026

Rated 5/5

We received excellent care and attention from the start to finish at this difficult time. Options were clearly explained and all arrangements were communicated in detail, and with compassion. Everything went very smoothly on the day and live streaming made the service accessible to friends and family from afar. Many thanks to Simon, Maeve and the team.

Maggie Wilson, 5 December 2025

Rated 5/5

At the most difficult time of our lives, the kindness and care shown by the team at Oliver and James was beyond measure. Chanelle, in particular, was outstanding in her care for my entire family. She guided us gently through every option, ensuring that my husband’s funeral was dignified and respectful, and most importantly, that the experience did not become any harder than it already was.

From the moment my husband entered their care, we felt reassured. He was looked after with dignity, and we were kept updated throughout. Chanelle and the team showed compassion, patience, and professionalism at every step, and their respect and diligence towards me, my children, and our wider family will never be forgotten.

I will be forever grateful for the way they supported us, and I cannot thank them enough for the comfort they provided during such a painful time.

Julieann Exley, 2 December 2025

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