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Edward Carter Funeral Directors - Wantage

Edward Carter Funeral Directors - Wantage

Wantage · OX12 8BUIndependent
★★★★★4.8 (20 Google reviews)
SAIF member
📞 Call now +44 1235 770996

Published prices

Attended cremation
Around £3,285
FD fee £2,290 + cremation fee £995
£200 below the Oxfordshire average
Direct cremation
£1,495
No service · cremation fee included

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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
Estimated cost by funeral type
Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation£3,285–£3,580
Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included£1,495
Attended burial Service with mourners + burial£3,155
Unattended burial No service · burial£2,360
Burial estimates: May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees.
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration£195
Collection of the deceased£195
Care of the deceased£175
Coffin£1
Viewing / chapel of rest£1
Hearse / transport£545
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)£1
Transfer / removal£195
Return of ashes£1
Embalming£150
Officiant / ministerPOA
Out-of-hours collectionPOA

Figures from their own published price list (confirmed current 2026-04-02).

What people say

20 Google reviews · 4.8★ average

A selection from their Google reviews

★★★★★
We had a very good experience with Edward Carter Funeral Directors at a difficult time. Everything was handled in a calm, professional and considerate way, and we felt well supported throughout. They explained each step clearly and made the process much easier to manage. The service itself was just right — personal, thoughtful and a true reflection of our dad. The celebrant they arranged was excellent - she took the time to understand him and deliver something that felt genuine and meaningful. On the day, everything ran smoothly with no issues at all, which made a real difference to us. We
★★★★★
A huge thank you to April, Phil and all at Edward Carter, for guiding us through a very difficult time, and delivering exactly the send-off we wanted for Mum. No request was too difficult, and small, personal touches made the day feel particularly special and tailored to us. The overall service provided was much appreciated by all the family.
★★★★★
Professional, compassionate and caring, Phil and April always listen, provide great advice when needed and ensure that everything runs smoothly. They provided just the kind of service needed at such a difficult time.
★★★★★
Throughout all my dealings around my mother's funeral and headstone arrangements, I could not have asked for more from Paul, April and the rest of the business. Personal, kind, empathetic and understanding at every step with gentle advice and a guiding hand. It made one of the hardest things that little bit easier to cope with, I would recommend them to everyone.
★★★★★
I can not say enough about Edward Carters. They were totally professional while at the same time caring and compassionate. It was as they shared our loss and they understood everything we were going through. This is the hardest moment in a persons life and it was comforting to have their help and assistance at what was a very sad and emotional time. The service was beautiful and I could not have wished for more!

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