Oliver & James Funeral Directors

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Oliver & James Funeral Directors

4 Elms Parade, Botley, Oxfordshire, OX2 9LG

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Previously S & R Childs Funeral Directors, we have now joined with other funeral homes in Oxfordshire to create Oliver & James Funeral Directors.

Previously S & R Childs Funeral Directors, we have now joined with other funeral homes in Oxfordshire to create Oliver & James Funeral Directors. You can find our Botley funeral home near to the Post Office on Elms Parade, opposite the Seacourt Bridge pub and adjacent to West Way (B4044). Our location means we are also able to serve families from neighbouring Oxford communities, such as those in Binsey, Dean Court, and North Hinksey. Whether you are looking for a contemporary send off or a traditional funeral, you can visit our funeral home in Botley to begin funeral arranging. Alternatively, we are also just a call away, either way we will be here for you.

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Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.

ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 2,395.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements	£633.00
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care	£229.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.	£898.00
Providing a suitable coffin	£250.00
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer)	£5.00
At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle	£380.00

UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only)	POA
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)²	£1,295.00

FEES YOU MUST PAY

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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.¹ In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees.	£720.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.² In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:	£1,140.00

ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile)	£2.25
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)	£225.00
Collection and delivery of ashes	POA
Embalming	£150.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.)	POA
Limousine	POA

The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.

1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.

2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.

Prices correct as from 28/08/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.