Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Headington
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Headington takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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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 unattended funeral costs in Headington
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Headington funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Headington
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
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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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
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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
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Advice and guidance
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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
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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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