After a Death in Vale of White Horse District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Vale of White Horse District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Vale of White Horse District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Vale of White Horse District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Central England Co-operative logo

1. Central England Co-operative

2.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Central England Co-operative Funeral Directors in Wantage offers compassionate, professional funeral services to families in Oxfordshire.

H J Knapp and Sons logo

2. H J Knapp and Sons

4.4 miles away

5
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We have used another local undertaker for numerous family bereavements, but we found your service much more personal and professional. Your staff were very patient and very understanding of what we were going through.” — Coralie J.

“Nothing was too much trouble and Suzanne gently guided us through the process and made it as comfortable as possible. The whole experience was much less onerous than I imagined and every detail was taken care of with the minimum of fuss.” — Richard H.

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3. Oliver & James Funerals

5.5 miles away

4.8
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you once again Emma and all the team for your support at such a difficult time. Professional and caring. Highly recommend them.” — Carol B.

“Everything was done so calmly and easy from start to finish — arrangements and communication was 100%. That's the 2nd time in 2 years and can't fault them.” — Sharon

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4. Central England Co-operative

5.7 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They provided great service dealing with my uncles funeral, many thanks for everything.” — Marie C.

“Such a peaceful place, staff are lovely and very understanding.” — Penelope (.

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5. Central England Co-operative

8.0 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Such kind and professional care.” — Amanda J.

“Co-op Funeral Care at Didcot ticked every box and it also ticked some boxes that I wasn't aware of. Liaising with Crematorium, local church, printers, florists, plus their own role as funeral directors, I wholeheartedly recommend them.” — David H.

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6. Oliver & James Funeral Directors

8.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Oliver & James Funeral Directors in Botley, Oxford, offers compassionate funeral services as part of the trusted Dignity Funerals network.

7. S and R childs (inc. R L Bromley and Son)

9.6 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Emma was so kind, caring and very professional. She helped with each stage and offered suggestions for flowers, vicar etc and kept in touch to support us with our choices.” — Carol B.

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8. Fisher and Townsend Ltd

10.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Fisher and Townsend Ltd in Witney, Oxfordshire, offers compassionate funeral services and prepaid plans as part of the Dignity network.

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9. Central England Co-operative

10.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing but the best. A professional, smooth conducted funeral, from beginning to end, leaving us with comforting memories.” — Ann E.

“Nothing butt the best. A professiona,l smooth conducted funeral, from beginning to end, leaving us with comforting memories.” — Ann E.

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10. Central England Co-operative

10.3 miles away

3.7
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service throughout the process!” — Derek O.

“A very caring company at a time when emotions are high, nothing was too much trouble. From first contact the whole process was handled with efficiency and understanding in a friendly and sympathetic way.” — John H.

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11. Central England Co-operative

10.5 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“When I saw our sister in the chapel of rest, she looked so beautiful. The funeral directors really did a fantastic service, not just helping us with the proceedings, but with the care they took with our sister.” — Susan A.

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12. Central England Co-operative

10.8 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lovely people, full of compassion, dignity and respect as my nan deserved. Very helpful at this hard for us process.” — Irene H.

“Even though we are grieving deeply, we feel utterly compelled to write this review for the most deserving of reasons, and hope to help others make the difficult decision of where to place their trust. A wonderful, exemplary service from start to finish.” — Fiona A.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google