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Humphris Funerals - funeral director in Banbury, Oxfordshire
Humphris Funerals

Humphris Funerals

4.9
(150 reviews)
32 Albert Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5DG
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Attended Cremation

£1,700

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About

Humphris Funerals has been serving the local communities of Banbury, Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas for over 140 years, having been established in 1880. The business was founded by Joseph Humphris, who began working as a carpenter, joiner and undertaker from his front room at 74 Broughton Road. After several generations of family stewardship, the firm moved to its current location on Albert Street, Banbury — a site that was previously used as a brewery. Matthew Humphris, representing the fifth generation of the Humphris family, took over the business in 2010 and continues to uphold the firm's long-standing tradition of care and professionalism.

Operating from their funeral home at 32 Albert Street, the dedicated team at Humphris Funerals is committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of each loved one. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by telephone, and are happy to visit families at home to discuss funeral arrangements. Services offered include cremations, burials, green and woodland funerals, unattended cremation, repatriation, memorial masonry, floral tributes, and prepaid funeral plans. As part of Funeral Partners Limited, Humphris Funerals combines the warmth of a long-established family firm with the support of a wider professional network.

What families say

"The pallbearers were outstanding, carrying out their role with the utmost dignity, respect, and professionalism. Their kindness and care meant so much to us and helped make a very emotional day as comforting as it could be. Nothing was too much trouble, and we will always be grateful for the support and kindness shown to our family."

— Pauline Manley (about Diane Chapman-Hayward)

"Lorraine gently and with such compassion guided us through every detail. The funeral was beautiful and perfect. This has given us so much comfort at such a very sad time, and we are so grateful."

— Julie Megson (about Lorraine)

"They thought of the smallest details which were so important to ensure everything was exactly as we his family wanted. The care and compassion shown came from everyone at Humphris Funerals. Such service is very hard to find today."

— Martin Humphris (about Simon)

"Emma was absolutely amazing. From start to finish, she made us feel like family. The comfort that was shown to us as a family from all of the staff, we could not ask for anything else. I would recommend Humphris to anybody that I know."

— Caroline Lally (about Emma)

"From our very first meeting with Diane, who was absolutely amazing, she guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding, making an incredibly difficult time that little bit easier to bear. We are truly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend them to anyone needing funeral services. Thank you for helping us give Dan the send-off he deserved."

— Lisa Hill (about Diane)

"After the passing of my daughter Annmarie, Nikki, who had just started to work with Humphris a few weeks earlier, being a personal family friend who used to play with my daughter as a child, made sure that Annmarie did not make that last journey to the Crematorium on her own. Humphris could have said no to her request, but they didn't. And for that I am truly grateful. THANK YOU is just not enough!"

— Debbie Akins (about Nikki)

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Diane

Funeral Arranger

"These are difficult days but Humphris really made everything very straightforward and helped Mum pass in style. I would…"

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Diane

Funeral Arranger

"These are difficult days but Humphris really made everything very straightforward and helped Mum pass in style. I would…"

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Diane Chapman-Hayward

Funeral Arranger

"Diane guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding, making an incredibly difficult time that…"

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Diane Chapman-Hayward

Funeral Arranger

"Diane very kindly met with us on a Saturday morning. Not many people would have done this and it was greatly appreciate…"

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Emma

Funeral Arranger

"Emma was absolutely amazing, I could not ask her for any more than she did for us as a family, and for me, she is a cre…"

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Emma

Funeral Arranger

"Emma made us feel like family from start to finish. I could not ask her for any more than she did for us as a family — …"

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Emma

Funeral Arranger

"Emma made us feel like family from start to finish. She is a credit to Humphris. The comfort that was shown to us as a …"

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Karen

Memorial Masonry

Karen assists families with memorial masonry following funerals.

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Karen

Memorial Masonry Specialist

Karen assists families with memorial masonry arrangements following the funeral.

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Lorraine

Funeral Conductor/Arranger

"They really looked after my husband while he was in their care, and also looked after me while I was grieving. I can't …"

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Lorraine

Funeral Conductor

"They really looked after my husband while he was in their care, and also looked after me while I was grieving. I can't …"

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Lorraine

Funeral Arranger

"We felt in the safest of hands as soon as we walked through the door. Lorraine gently and with such compassion guided u…"

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Lorraine Haupt

Funeral Director

Lorraine has been praised for her professionalism, personal care, dignity and sensitivity in handling funeral arrangeme…

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Louie

Funeral Team Member

Louie was mentioned alongside Russell for their care in moving a deceased to the Chapel of Rest.

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Nikki

Funeral Arranger

Nikki made sure the organisation of the funeral was as painless as possible and went the extra mile to help families.

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Russell

Funeral Team Member

Russell was mentioned by a reviewer for his care in moving their father to the Chapel of Rest.

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Simon

Funeral Arranger

Simon attended to all wishes of the family during the funeral and thanksgiving services.

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Simon

Funeral Arranger/Team Member

Simon is noted for his gentle, reassuring tone of voice helping families through difficult times. He manages the team a…

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Simon

Funeral Director

Simon leads the operational team on the day, ensuring every detail is managed perfectly and to the highest standard.

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Simon Collier

Funeral Arranger

Simon was described as very kind and considerate with a warm but unassuming manner.

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Simon Collier

Funeral Arranger

Simon Collier was commended for his care, compassion, and professionalism shown to families during difficult times.

Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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tom edwards

a month ago

5

I would like to thank Diane and the team at Humphris Funeral Directors for the exceptional support they provided to our family. They truly went above and beyond, arranging for our loved one to be brought back from London to Banbury, placing notices in the London area, handling the paperwork required to take ashes abroad, and organising the interment in Berkshire. Every detail was taken care of with professionalism, compassion, and dignity. During a very difficult time, nothing was ever too much trouble. Diane was always helpful, understanding, and committed to ensuring everything was exactly as we wanted it. Their care and dedication made a huge difference to our family, and we will always be grateful. I would wholeheartedly recommend Humphris Funeral Directors to anyone looking for a caring and professional service. They genuinely go above and beyond to make things right.

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Martin Humphris

2 months ago

5

The service we have received from Humphris Funeral Directors has been exemplary. From the care taken by Russell and Louie to move my father to their Chapel of Rest through to his Funeral and Thanksgiving Services. Simon and Emma attended to all our wishes giving excellent support and advice. Nothing was too much trouble. They thought of the smallest details which were so important to ensure everything was exactly as we his family wanted. The care and compassion shown came from everyone at Humphris Funerals. We knew if we had any questions they were only a phone call away. On the day everything ran so smoothly, Humphris Funerals were so attentive but in a quiet and unobtrusive way. Such service is very hard to find today. Martin

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Julie Megson

2 months ago

5

Thank you for all your care and dedication. We felt in the safest of hands as soon as we walked through the door at Humphris Funerals. Lorraine gently and with such compassion guided us through every detail . The funeral was beautiful and perfect. This has given us so much comfort at such a very sad time , and we are so grateful.

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Gail Fitch

3 months ago

5

We found Humphris Funerals delivered excellent service. As we live in Suffolk and only able to travel to Banbury at the weekend Diane very kindly met with us on a Saturday morning. Not many people would have done this and it was greatly appreciated. Everything ran smoothly and Diane was always on hand if I called her. The Celebrant was also excellent and everyone at my aunt’s funeral said how lovely the service was and how it reflected my aunt. Thank you to all concerned who helped us through this very sad time it was made easier knowing I wasn’t alone and matters would be dealt with on my behalf as I so wished. Gail & Mark

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Pauline Manley

4 months ago

5

I cannot thank Diane Chapman-Hayward, Simon Collier, and the entire team at Humphris Funerals enough for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed our family during such a difficult time. From our very first meeting, they were kind, understanding, and incredibly supportive, guiding us through every step with patience and sensitivity. The pallbearers were outstanding, carrying out their role with the utmost dignity, respect, and professionalism. Their kindness and care meant so much to us and helped make a very emotional day as comforting as it could be. Every detail was handled with genuine compassion and attention, ensuring our loved one received a beautiful and dignified farewell. Nothing was too much trouble, and we will always be grateful for the support and kindness shown to our family. I would wholeheartedly recommend Humphris Funerals, especially Diane Chapman-Hayward, Simon Collier, and the wonderful team, to anyone looking for caring, compassionate, and professional funeral directors. Thank you all for making such a difficult time a little easier to bear.

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