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Oliver & James Funeral Directors

Rose Hill

About our Rose Hill funeral home

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.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans

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.

01865 772780
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To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01865 772780 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

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Our services

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.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

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.

  • The Attended Funeral£2395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1524
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3919
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The Unattended Funeral

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.

  • The Unattended Funeral£1495
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)-
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1495
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Memorials

Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01865 772780

Our Address

1 Courtland Road, Rose hill, Rose Hill, OX4 4HZ

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

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.

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Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.

Planning a funeral

Planning a funeral

Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.

The day of the funeral

The day of the funeral

This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.

Frequently asked questions

When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.

You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.

Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.

If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.

Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.

We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.

Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.

We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on 01865 772780

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

5.00
based on 13 reviews
Mrs Joan B.
29th Apr 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.

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S & R Childs inc. R L Bromley & Son Funeral Directors
30th Apr 2019

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.
26th Apr 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.

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S & R Childs inc. R L Bromley & Son Funeral Directors
26th Apr 2019

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.
11th Mar 2019

Excellent support throughout !

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S & R Childs inc. R L Bromley & Son Funeral Directors
12th Mar 2019

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.
26th Nov 2018

Great service, thank you Barry and Jane.

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S & R Childs inc. R L Bromley & Son Funeral Directors
27th Nov 2018

Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.

Mrs Tina C.
6th Oct 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

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S & R Childs inc. R L Bromley & Son Funeral Directors
8th Oct 2018

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.

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