Crematorium · Banbury

Banbury Crematorium

Banbury Crematorium is a crematorium in Banbury, Oxfordshire, run by The London Cremation Company PLC. It is the closest option for Banbury, Brackley, Southam. The nearest other crematorium is Oakley Wood Crematorium, 13.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Banbury, OX16 1ST
Phone	01295 226500
Website	thelondoncremation.co.uk
Operator	The London Cremation Company PLC
Council area	Cherwell
County / area	Oxfordshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,205 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£810
Unattended (direct) cremation	£490
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (London Cremation Co. Eff 1 May 2026. 40-min chapel time 10am-4pm; early 9am 20-min £810; includes medical fee). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Banbury Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Banbury Crematorium

Banbury1.8 mi
Brackley9.1 mi
Southam11.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Banbury Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01295 226500.

How much does a cremation at Banbury Crematorium cost?

Banbury Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,205, with a lower-cost option at £810 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £490. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.