Previously S & R Childs Funeral Directors, we have now joined with other funeral homes in Oxfordshire to create Oliver & James Funeral Directors.
With more than 20 years of experience in providing compassionate funeral care to the communities of Oxford, you can expect reliability and professionalism from our team while in our care. We understand how difficult experiencing a loss can be, which is why we want to help and offer our support, by taking care of the funeral arrangements for you and your family.
You can find our funeral home on the Courtland Road, a location that means we are not only able to serve the families in this part of Oxford, but also those from the surrounding areas of the city, such as Kennington, Littlemore and Florence Park.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01865772780 today.
Meet our team
We want families to be able to celebrate the life of a loved one with a truly special occasion, which allows your close circle to say goodbye in a manner of your choosing. Our Rose Hill Funeral Directors will be here to provide guidance when you need it and comfort during those harder moments. You can rely on Emma and our team to organise the service so that every detail is in keeping with your wishes.
You can speak to Emma at our Rose Hill Funeral Directors when you need too, as we are always just a phone call away.
With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,395
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,484
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,879
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,395
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,484
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,879
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
We are close to Rose Hill Methodist Church and the Littlemore roundabout off the Eastern Bypass, A4142.
There is car parking available on surrounding streets.
I don’t think they could have done any more than they did they were absolutely marvellous and the lady who dealt with most of the arrangements was brilliant and so understanding .
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased to hear the team looked after you and the family well and we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. Your feedback is always valuable to us.
Ms Linda S.
July 12, 2022
S.& R. Childs' service was exemplary throughout our time with them. From the very start when they came to collect Dad from the nursing home where he had died, they treated him with the utmost dignity, talking to him, moving him with great care and gentleness and bowing their heads in respect when they had placed him in the transport.
Our dealings with Sadie were outstanding. She treated us (my sister and I) and Dad with great compassion and and respect. Nothing was too much trouble or took too much time. She communicated on every matter and did her utmost to ensure that our wishes were carried out. Thank you Sadie, you were a rock. On the day of the funeral, Wil and his staff were kind and respectful and communicative at all times.
I have had a few dealings with different funeral directors over the years, but the service of the staff at S & R. Childs was in a different league. I would highly recommend them and use them again if the need arises.
Response from Oliver & James
It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Father. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.
Ms Susan D.
July 19, 2021
Without Simon and the team we would have been at a loss to know where to start after our sad loss. They were supportive at every stage of the process and always available on the telephone when needed. Our thanks to them all for everything.
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself.
Mr Ram L.
March 18, 2021
Excellent service, very polite and good customers service. Best help was provided from beginning to end of the service.
Response from Oliver & James
We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your loved one.
Mr Paul S.
March 15, 2020
very sensitively handled with utmost professionalism. Jayne was very good at keeping us informed every step of the way and nothing was too much trouble
Response from Oliver & James
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. Your comments will provide great encouragement to the team to keep doing their job to the best of their ability.
Mr Mark L.
January 23, 2020
I’ve helped arrange many funeral’s in my time but this time it was a little closer to home and sadly it was for my wife. Barry and Angela at the Cowley office were so kind, courteous, caring and supporting me through the whole process. I work for perfection and can safely say that the funeral went perfect with no faults I really can't praise them highly enough.
Response from Oliver & James
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am glad that you and the family were well cared for and I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mrs Joan B.
April 29, 2019
The service was very straightforward, We decided on a naturist funeral. Everything worked quite seamlessly and I am not hesitant in recommending your company.
Thank You
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for posting your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Miss Jasmine W.
April 26, 2019
I had a really good experience with S&R Childs. Chanelle was very friendly and very professional. We didn't even have an appointment but she sat us down and was explaining how everything worked and made myself and my family feel comfortable and she also listened to what we wanted for my son.
Myself and my family are so overwhelmed and ever so grateful for the way the planning to the funeral went and a massive thank you for everything.
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time and that the arrangements for your Son were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mr Henry N.
March 11, 2019
Excellent support throughout !
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for posting your review online. I am glad that our team were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed.
Miss Deborah M.
November 26, 2018
Great service, thank you Barry and Jane.
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Tina C.
October 6, 2018
My sister and I were so impressed by the thoughtfulness, care and respect shown by all the staff at S & R Childs. From the first meeting to the remembrance we held for our Mother ourselves.
Everyone was very helpful.
Thank you.
Tina C
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time and that your wishes and requirements were carried out as you had requested.
Mrs Mary H.
September 9, 2018
All the staff we dealt with at Rose Hill were friendly and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble and they made a very difficult time more bearable. Thank you all so much for your support, it was very much appreciated.
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that the arrangements for your father were carried out to your satisfaction and that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time.
Response from Oliver & James
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased to hear the team looked after you and the family well and we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. Your feedback is always valuable to us.