Oxford Crematorium
Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9RZ
Our crematorium and memorial grounds
For over 80 years, Oxford Crematorium has been a trusted place for families to say goodbye. Our two chapels, suitable for either intimate or larger services, have been sensitively refurbished to create bright, welcoming spaces. Every detail has been designed to ensure our guests feel supported and cared for. Set within 22 acres of immaculate grounds, the chapels are linked by elegant, covered arcades. The grounds which feature ponds, beautiful rose gardens, mature trees and wildflower areas are also home to local wildlife.
A chapel for all faiths and beliefs
At Oxford Crematorium we have two modern chapels for large or private services. St John’s Chapel seats up to 90 people with additional room for guests to stand, while our Memorial Chapel is ideal for smaller, private funeral services of up to 35 guests. Both chapels have been sensitively refurbished to create bright, welcoming spaces. Each chapel offers the option to play pre-recorded music, and both chapels have an organ and space for singers and musicians too.
Our chapel and facilities
Chapel capacity
- 35 seats in the Memorial Chapel
- 90 seats in St. John's Chapel
Audiovisuals
- Music system
- Organ
- Screens for visual tributes
- Webcasting option
Parking
- 100 standard spaces
- 3 accessible spaces
Facilities
- Waiting room
- Hearing loop
- Accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities
Memorials
- Range of memorial options
- Book of Remembrance
A compassionate team to support you
If you need support to arrange a cremation in Oxford, or nearby areas such as Abingdon, Witney or Bicester, we work with local funeral directors, faith leaders and celebrants across Oxfordshire. Oxford Crematorium offers two chapels — a 35-seat Memorial Chapel and the larger 90-seat St. John's Chapel — both equipped with a music system, organ, screens for visual tributes and webcasting for those joining remotely. A waiting room, hearing loop and fully accessible facilities including baby changing are also available. If you'd like to arrange a tour, please call us to arrange.
Memorials at Oxford Crematorium
We offer different ways to create a lasting tribute within our memorial grounds.
Our memorial specialists are here to help you find something that truly reflects your loved one, from a memorial garden to a plaque or dedication in our Book of Remembrance.
Contact us to arrange a tour and talk through the options.
Visiting us
If you would like to talk about planning a service or memorial, please call us to arrange an appointment. We welcome every visitor.
- Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9RZ
- 01865 351010
Office Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Crematorium Grounds Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-4:45pm
Bank Holidays, Saturdays & Sundays: 8am-3:45pm
Book Of Remembrance Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday & Bank Holidays: 9am-3:30pm
Our services
Cremation services at Oxford Crematorium
We offer attended and unattended cremation services at Oxford Crematorium
An attended cremation
Where family and friends come together for a funeral or memorial service in our chapel. You can personalise the service with music, readings and tributes. Loved ones will be able to spend a few moments with the coffin before leaving the chapel.
An attended direct cremation
This option enables families to attend the crematorium to see the coffin in the chapel. Although there is no funeral or memorial service, you can choose the music that is playing and will be able to spend a few moments with the coffin.
An unattended, direct cremation
A direct cremation means there is no funeral or memorial service in the chapel, and no mourners in attendance.
For more information about personalising a service, speak to your funeral director, or contact us.
Our fees
All cremation fees at Oxford Crematorium include:
• The use of our chapel
• A single tribute photo displayed on screen throughout the service (not available for attended direct cremations)
• The use of our state-of-the-art media system to play music of your choice
• All services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation
• Certificate of cremation
• Provision of a container for the ashes
• The option to witness the scattering of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or preparation of the ashes for collection
Contact Oxford Crematorium
- Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9RZ
- 01865 351010
General enquiries
oxford.crematorium@thecmg.co.ukMemorial enquiries
oxford.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
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