Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Headington
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Headington will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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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
Call 24 hours a day:
01865 427272
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an attended funeral costs in Headington
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Headington 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
- £1,264
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Estimated total
- £3,959
What families say about us
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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