Crematorium · Vale of White Horse

South Oxfordshire Crematorium

South Oxfordshire Crematorium is a crematorium in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. It is the closest option for Abingdon, Wantage, Didcot, Oxford. The nearest other crematorium is Oxford Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance, 11.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Vale of White Horse, OX13 5PA
Council area	Vale of White Horse
County / area	Oxfordshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,345 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£970
Unattended (direct) cremation	£500
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Memoria (South Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park Ltd, Garford). Price list correct from 01.04.2026. Celebration of Life service at premium times (11:00-14:00) £1,345; non-premium times (09:00/10:00/15:00/16:00) £1,265. Services start hourly and a double slot = extra hour (£498), so slot taken as 60 min (not stated in minutes). Reduced = Attended Personal Service, 30-min service (20 min in chapel), up to 25 attendees, 9:00-9:30/10:00-10:30 £970. Direct cremation (unattended) £500. Saturday £1,870. Webcast live & on demand £83.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at South Oxfordshire 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 South Oxfordshire Crematorium

Abingdon4.4 mi
Wantage5 mi
Didcot6.5 mi
Oxford8.5 mi
Faringdon8.9 mi
Witney10.1 mi
Wallingford11.4 mi
Carterton11.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at South Oxfordshire 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.

How much does a cremation at South Oxfordshire Crematorium cost?

South Oxfordshire Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,345, with a lower-cost option at £970 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £500. 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.