NORTH OXFORDSHIRE
CREMATORIUM • CEMETERY • MEMORIAL PARK
Celebrating lives with care and compassion
A Welcome from the Crematorium Manager Welcome to North Oxfordshire Crematorium, Cemetery and Memorial Park. Since opening our doors in 2020, it has been our privilege to serve the communities of North Oxfordshire and beyond, supporting families with compassion, dignity and respect at some of life's most difficult moments. Many people know us as a crematorium, but we are also a cemetery and memorial park, offering peaceful surroundings where families can remember loved ones, reflect on cherished memories and find comfort throughout the year. We believe these beautiful grounds are not just a place to say goodbye, but somewhere to return, reconnect and celebrate a life well lived. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and service to every family we welcome. I hope this brochure gives you an insight into the facilities, memorial choices and support available, and we look forward to welcoming you whenever you visit.
Somewhere the seasons change, but the care never does Our memorial park is a place of life, remembrance and reflection. Through the blossom of spring, the warmth of summer, the colours of autumn and the stillness of winter, our grounds are cared for with the same dedication and attention every day of the year. Whether families entrust us with the burial or cremation of a loved one, they can be assured that their final resting place will always be treated with dignity, compassion and the utmost respect. We believe our responsibility extends far beyond the day of the funeral. It is a lasting commitment to caring for the people we serve and the place where precious memories live on. This is more than somewhere to say goodbye. It is a place to return to, to remember, to reflect and to celebrate a life. As the seasons change and generations pass, our promise remains the same: to provide a peaceful, beautifully maintained place where families will always feel welcome, and where every loved one entrusted to our care will be honoured with the respect they deserve.
A place to remember. A place to return. However a person chooses to be remembered, there is comfort in knowing there is a place where their life will always be honoured. A place that offers peace, familiarity and connection. A place where stories are shared, memories are cherished and future generations can come to reflect, remember and celebrate a life that continues to shape their own. At North Oxfordshire Crematorium, Cemetery & Memorial Park, we believe remembrance should never be limited to the day of the funeral. Our beautiful grounds provide a permanent place of care for every family, every faith and every story. Whether you choose burial, cremation or one of our many memorial options, you can be confident that your loved one will remain at the heart of a carefully tended memorial park. From formal gardens to peaceful natural surroundings, every part of our grounds is thoughtfully maintained by a team who understand that families are not simply choosing a memorial, they are entrusting us with a place that will hold precious memories for generations to come.
Choosing a final resting place is an important decision. Our experienced team is here to answer your questions, offer guidance and welcome you to explore our memorial park whenever you're ready.
Our tranquil setting in the North Oxfordshire countryside • Well-signposted crematorium • A warm and serene ceremony hall • Seating capacity for 130 people • Beautiful memorial gardens for reflection & scattering ashes • Churchill Pavilion & catering available for large ceremonies with a double service time
Our Funeral Services
State of the Art Technology
Accessibility & Visitor Facilities
• Choice of service times • Clergy, celebrant or officiant facilities • All funeral styles regardless of denomination welcome • Burial options available
• Choice of advanced music system or live organ • Large screen televisions for photo dedications/eulogies • Web camera with live streaming capabilities • Personal image and committal lighting effects
• Disabled access • Hearing loop • Visitor waiting room & toilet facilities • Ample free parking spaces • Well-behaved dogs welcome
Whatever funeral you wish to plan, we’ll make it happen. There are many different styles available to suit your wishes. • A simple, unattended farewell • A shorter, intimate service, maybe family led, lasting 20 minutes • A larger gathering, with a full traditional service of 40 minutes Choosing an attended service is an opportunity to create a truly personal and meaningful farewell – through music, flowers, readings, eulogies, photos, videos and personal possessions. There are many qualities unique to every person and we can help you celebrate these with a fitting ceremony.
We have strong connections with local funeral experts. We will collaborate with your selected funeral director or celebrant, partnering closely with them to deliver a smooth experience for you and your loved ones.
There is no right time to grieve, and no right time to remember. Our memorial park is here whenever families need it. There is no appointment to make and no special occasion required, just peaceful, beautifully maintained grounds where you can pause, reflect and remember. Many families tell us that simply having a place to return to brings comfort long after the funeral has taken place. It becomes a familiar place of reflection, where memories can be revisited and loved ones continue to be honoured for years to come.
The staff at Memoria are just amazing. They went the extra mile to accommodate my wishes and were helpful and kept me informed every step of the way with regards to the direct cremation, which was my husband's wishes. They made me feel valued, answering any questions I had, no matter how trival they seemed. Carol - Trustpilot review June 2026
Support with sensitivity at a difficult time From the moment you arrive, our aim is for every family to feel welcome, supported and at ease. We are committed to providing a compassionate and inclusive environment where every person is treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Our facilities are fully accessible, with level access throughout, wheelchairfriendly spaces and hearing assistance available. We welcome people of every faith, belief and background, as well as those with no religious beliefs. Children are always welcome, and we are pleased to accommodate well-behaved dogs whenever appropriate. Every service is shaped around the wishes of the family, with flexible service times and a range of personal touches, including live streaming, recordings, music and visual tributes, allowing family and friends to share in the occasion wherever they may be.
Caring for the environment we share A memorial park should be a place that honours both the lives we remember today and the world we leave for tomorrow. That is why caring for our environment is at the heart of everything we do. We continue to invest in technologies that reduce our environmental impact, including modern low-emission electric cremators with advanced filtration installed at some of our facilities, solar energy generation and a heat recovery system that helps warm our facilities while reducing energy use. We are the proud recipients of Platinum Standard Greener Globe Funeral Awards at a number of our sites and we continue to work hard to reach this standard at all our facilities. Beyond our buildings, our commitment can be seen throughout the grounds. Wildflower meadows, ponds, bird boxes and natural pasture provide valuable habitats for birds, bees and other wildlife, helping to create a peaceful landscape that changes beautifully with the seasons. We also encourage more sustainable choices through biodegradable ashes containers, environmentally responsible memorial options and the ongoing expansion of electric vehicle charging facilities at our parks around the country. By caring for our environment today, we are helping to ensure that this special place remains beautiful, welcoming and full of life for the families who visit now and for generations to come.
Creating a lasting place of remembrance Every family remembers in their own way. Whether you choose burial, cremation or a lasting memorial, our memorial park offers a peaceful and beautiful place where memories can live on for generations. From traditional burial plots and cremated remains memorials to gardens of remembrance and living tributes, every option has been thoughtfully created to provide a permanent place of reflection, comfort and connection. Whatever feels right for your family, our aim is to help you create a tribute that is as individual as the life it honours. For families choosing cremation, ashes are cared for with dignity and can be buried, scattered within our designated areas, taken home or incorporated into one of our many memorial options. We also offer a range of living and lasting tributes, including trees, rose bushes, sculptures and keepsakes, allowing every family to remember in a way that is personal and meaningful. Our experienced team will take the time to understand what matters most to you, guiding you through the options with compassion and care to help create a place of remembrance that feels right for your loved one and for those who will visit in the years to come.
Part of our local community We are proud to be part of the community we serve and believe our role extends far beyond caring for families at the time of bereavement. Wherever possible, we work with local suppliers and businesses, helping to support the communities around us. Each year, we also partner with local charities and contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference, including bereavement support initiatives. Throughout the year, we welcome families back to our memorial park for events such as memorial services, remembrance picnics, open days and seasonal gatherings. These occasions provide an opportunity to come together, remember loved ones and strengthen the sense of community that makes this such a special place.
Discover the place that's right for you There is only so much a brochure can tell you. The peace of the gardens, the beauty of the surroundings and the sense of calm that families often describe are things that can only truly be experienced in person. We warmly invite you to visit North Oxfordshire Crematorium, Cemetery & Memorial Park and take your time exploring the grounds. There is no appointment, no obligation and no pressure, just the opportunity to see whether this is the place that feels right for you and your family. If you have questions, our experienced team will be delighted to help. If you simply wish to spend time in the grounds, you are equally welcome.
01869 331231
Email: Memoria@northoxfordmemorial.co.uk Website: www.northoxfordmemorial.co.uk
North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 3ER