After a Death in West Oxfordshire District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

West Oxfordshire District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Fisher and Townsend Ltd logo

1. Fisher and Townsend Ltd

3.3 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.

Central England Co-operative logo

2. Central England Co-operative

3.4 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.

Central  England Co-operative logo

3. Central England Co-operative

6.4 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.

Eynsham Funeral Services logo

4. Eynsham Funeral Services

6.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £2595 Cremation from £1700

Family run business benefitting from five generations of local experience.

5. A L Sole and Son (inc Didcock Funeral Service)

8.6 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3960 Cremation from £4352
Larrie Barlow Larrie Barlow Larrie Barlow Larrie Barlow

Meet Larrie, Larrie, Larrie +12

“Thank you for the support and caring approach we received, we are truly grateful.” — Liana A.

“The service we received from these wonderful people was faultless. Thank you so much for looking after dad and all of us.” — Natalie P.

6. C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services

9.6 miles away

5
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bernice Steeples Bernice Steeples Carl S. Boswell Carl S. Boswell

Meet Bernice, Bernice, Carl +9

“We have unfortunately lost both our Mum and Dad in the last 13 months. Carl and Kerstie and their team organised both funerals, showing compassion, professionalism and empathy at all times.” — Doug L.

“Carl and his team were like angels and nothing was too much trouble and even stayed late for us. My dad would have been so proud and I know he was there with a smile.” — Apinya W.

Central  England Co-operative logo

7. Central England Co-operative

9.7 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“During an extremely difficult time I was treated with real care and respect by everyone at Kidlington Funeral Service. I'm grateful for the way I was looked after, and I appreciate the compassion shown to me and my brother.” — Phil H.

“I want to give special thanks to Lorna — she was patient, kind, and genuinely supportive throughout the whole process. Nothing was too much trouble for her, and she made a very stressful situation feel manageable.” — Phil H.

Oliver & James Funeral Directors logo

8. Oliver & James Funeral Directors

10.5 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.

9. C S Boswell Independent Funeral Services

10.8 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bernice Steeples Bernice Steeples Bernice Steeples Carl S. Boswell

Meet Bernice, Bernice, Bernice +15

“As we followed Mum from Boswell to the crematorium we were so glad we'd chosen Boswell who took great care in every detail - even down to Greg's special 'pocket watch'!” — Annette H.

“The care they took of my father was so professional and we couldn't have asked for better people to look after him. The pride they all show in their job is simply amazing.” — Jenny C.

Sandra Homewood Funerals logo

10. Sandra Homewood Funerals

12.5 miles away

4.9
(70 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Clare E. Hunter Clare E. Hunter Darren C. Jeffs Darren C. Jeffs

Meet Clare, Clare, Darren +3

“It was very professional and personal at the same time, making the whole process simple, easy and as painless as possible at a very difficult time.” — Michael W.

“A particular thank you to Clare who went beyond the call of duty. We cannot thank you enough for all your help and support with all the arrangements. Outstanding. Everything was arranged to perfection. Nothing was too much trouble.” — vanessa j.

Oliver & James Funeral Directors logo

11. Oliver & James Funeral Directors

13.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

Sandra Homewood Funerals logo

12. Sandra Homewood Funerals

13.5 miles away

5
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Clare E. Hunter Clare E. Hunter Clare E. Hunter Darren C. Jeffs

Meet Clare, Clare, Clare +6

“Everything was done with the utmost care, and we really felt looked after through the whole process. All I can say is that our family believe we were very fortunate to have you support us with everything.” — Kai C.

“Thank you to Clare at Headington for your patience, warmth and kindness. Absolutely professional in every way — empathy and sensitivity perfect. Thank you for looking after him whilst in your care.” — Linda F.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google