Funeral Costs in Oxford
Funeral Cost Index compares 18 funeral directors in and around Oxford, with 7 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,240 (range £1,005–£1,545); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,599. Figures come from each provider's own published price list; third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,240
- Direct cremation range
- £1,005 to £1,545
- Median attended funeral
- £2,599
- Attended funeral range
- £2,290 to £3,265
- Funeral directors compared
- 18
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
FD charges only
7 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
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Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 7 captured price lists from 18 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Oxford costs £1,240 (20% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,599 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 7 published price lists from 18 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 7 Oxford providers
- Direct cremation · n=7
- £1,240median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=7
- £2,599median
Typical £1,123–£1,368 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,005–£1,545
Typical £2,547–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,290–£3,265
Total cost of an attended cremation in Oxford
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,599
- Crematorium fee — Oxford Crematorium (3.1 mi)
- + £1,680
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £4,279
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Oxford is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Oxford vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Oxford median | UK median | Oxford vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,240 | £1,545 | 20% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,599 | £2,890 | 10% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Oxford: £1,005 to £1,545.
Published direct cremation prices in Oxford
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Oxford, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Oxford£1,005
- 2.C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services£1,005
- 3.Central England Co-operative£1,240
- 4.Central England Co-operative£1,240
- 5.Central England Co-operative£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Oxford
- Funeral directors indexed
- 18
- Independent vs chain
- 15 / 3
- Published-price coverage
- 39%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
7 of 18 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Oxford
Jackson & Browning Funeral Directors Ltd - Oxford
295 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 4AQ
Independent
1.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
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Oliver & James Funeral Directors
Pharmacy House, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE · OX3 9AA
Independent / unclassified
2.0 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
S and R childs (inc. R L Bromley and Son)
Courtland Road, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE · OX4 4HZ
Independent / unclassified
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,495
- Professional fee
- £665
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Oxford
364 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX2 7PP
Independent
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,005
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,599
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Tonks Brothers Funeral Directors Limited - Kennington
197 Kennngton Road, Kennington, Oxfordshire · OX1 5PG
Independent
2.4 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Jackson & Browning Funeral Directors Ltd - Blackbird Leys
9 Knights Road Blackbird Leys, Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX4 6HU
Independent
3.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
4.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,495
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,290
- Professional fee
- £895
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services
7 Bicester Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire · OX5 2LA
Independent
4.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,005
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,599
- Professional fee
- £1,000
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
5.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
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- Professional fee
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7.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
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- Professional fee
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Oxford?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Oxford?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Oxford is £2,599 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Oxford?
The median direct cremation in Oxford is £1,240 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,005 to £1,545.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Oxford?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Oxford. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Oxford more expensive than the UK average?
Oxford’s median direct cremation (£1,240) is 20% below UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.