Funeral Costs in Oxford
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Oxford. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,240
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,005
- Median attended funeral
- £2,599
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2,290
- Funeral directors compared
- 18
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Oxford
FD charges only
at Edward Carter Funeral Directors
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.
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.
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
Lowest at Edward Carter Funeral Directors
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.
Cheapest funeral directors in Oxford for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Oxford.
- 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
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5.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
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- Attended (FD only)
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- Professional fee
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7.8 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
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- Attended (FD only)
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Compare specific funeral types in Oxford
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.
Which funeral director in Oxford publishes the lowest price?
C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services - Oxford publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Oxford at £1,005. 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.