Report this comment
  • "Most crematoriums seem to be built outside towns. I guess they need quite large sites and maybe people don't like them being built next door.

    Even the Oxford one is a bit away from the housing in Barton, isn't it?

    If the target market for this one is Abingdon, Didcot, Grove and Wantage then it is reasonably well positioned."
  • This field is mandatory
  • This field is mandatory
  • Please note we will not accept reports with HTML tags or URLs in them.


  • Enter the above word in the box below

Please be fair, courteous and respectful to the views of others so we can build a vibrant community in a safe online environment. You are personal liable for your comments and action will be taken against anyone who offends, ridicules or posts malicious and damaging views. If you wish to complain, please contact us.

Plan for crematorium in Vale is approved

Plans to build a £3.5m crematorium near Abingdon to cut travelling times for mourners has been approved.

The 296sqm building on the A338 Wantage Road by Garford would be the third crematorium in the county.

The firm behind the bid, Stratton Audley-based Memoria, said the facility would serve a population of 190,000 and save people from travelling to Oxford, Banbury, West Berkshire, Thatcham or Swindon.

The site will also have gardens of remembrance and land for burials.

Vale of White Horse District Council approved plans on Wednesday night, but the project will not be rubber stamped until a legal agreement over developer contributions to local infrastructure is agreed.

Nigel Carter, of Edward Carter Funeral Directors in Abingdon, said: “We have often experienced occasions where our clients have had to wait over 10 days to secure a booking at Oxford Crematorium.”

Memoria’s Jamieson Hodgson said: “There is a big gap in the country which is certainly not provided for.

“People in Abingdon, Faringdon, Didcot and Wantage have to travel more than 30 minutes to get to their closest crematorium.”

Local Businesses

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree