D L Hancock Ltd Funeral Directors are based in Oxford and Bicester.

We are still independently owned and family run.

The proprietor, Mr Darren Hancock, is proud to have established Oxford and Bicester’s

oldest independent family owned funeral directors who are not a part of any large Co-Operative or Dignity PLC group.

“Our Family Caring For Your Family In Your Time Of Need”

We are dedicated to carrying out a personalized service to meet the individual wishes of each family. Every detail is considered in planning the funeral for your loved one, so that we can celebrate the life of, and make the day a special day of remembrance.

Darren Hancock is the Funeral Director, assisted by Mr Simon Williams (Assistant Manager/Funeral Director), Mrs Helen Connor, Mrs Katherine Riley and Mr Daniel Riley, who are all experienced caring staff, providing a dedicated and professional service to our clients. Each member of our staff has been highly trained to deal with clients in an understanding and empathetic nature in times of great distress.

We we very honoured in 2017 to be awarded locally in Oxfordshire, best three business award showing our commitment to the community, we have always shown full transparency for our clients long before funeral directors were legally required to do so.

We have over thirty years experience in local funeral customs and pride ourselves in being able to provide a service of only the highest standards to families, from traditional funerals to eco funerals, green burials, non religious to all religious denominations, it is our promise to you that we are here to listen in your own time to your wishes, which will guide us to providing you with the service that you want, from a direct service to a bespoke service, it is our aim to go above and beyond your expectations, and show you that every attention to detail is very important no mater how big or small, we only have one chance to provide you with a service that is rated the best in our profession, and to which we would want to receive ourselves, so that we will do, just as we have been doing for the last three decades and more.

We take pride in our funeral homes, in Bicester the site was originally a home, and still very much retains that feel, and in doing so offers comfortable surroundings in which to discuss arrangements. Our Oxford Funeral home is situated in the middle of Headington in Oxford, on the London Road, and offers the same tranquil peaceful ambiance throughout. Alternatively, we are happy to visit you in the privacy of your own home, at any time.

Testimonials

To Helen, katherine, Simon and all at Hancock’s.

Thanks so much for everything you did for my husband’s funeral it ran so smoothly.

Kind regards

Jane Cottee

The Cottee Family (2025), Independent Review

To Darren and your magnificent team,

We wanted the best in the business, My mother was the most important person in my life.

We went to all of the funeral directors, but as soon as we walked into your funeral home we knew that you were the right company and you would be the best.

We knew that you had other funerals that you were dealing with, but you made us feel like we were the only family that you were dealing with.

You are a credit to your profession and we will be eternally grateful for your care and attention to detail.

You listened to our wishes, gave us the time we needed, and you went over and above our expectations. I couldn’t recommend you more highly.

Thank you for everything.

Edward Hamilton-Smythe and family.

The Hamilton-Smythe Family (2025), Independent Review

To Helen, Katherine, Kim, Darren and fellow gentlemen

Thank you very much for everything you all did for my Mum’s funeral.

We very much appreciated your help, kindness & professionalism

With best wishes 

The Randall Family (2025), Independent Review

To All

Just want to say thank you very much for all you did  for Ann and us.

Made us feel welcome, it’s very homely in the meeting room, you’re all very friendly and did everything we asked.

Kim did a beautiful service.

Thank you.

Tracey, Natalie & family

The Shatwell Family (2025), Independent Review

Thank you all for a perfect funeral service for Ron, Miri was so pleased with the service and commented that she felt Ron was there with us all, which gave her great comfort.

Your attention to detail & kindness before, during and after the funeral was brilliant.

All the Jobling’s!

Jobling Family (2025), Independent Review

Thank you all so very much.

Your attention to detail and willingness to help made a difficult time a little easier.

With heartfelt thanks

Emma & Sue Houghton

The Houghton Family (2025), Independent Review

Thank you so much for the care you recently gave my father Albert Billinghurst.

Also the sensitive and kind attention to my mother and myself at a very difficult time.

Mr Hancock was so lovely with mum on the day and I know it made her feel like dad was looked after.

Kim did a fantastic job guiding us through and we all felt better for it. Again our heartfelt thanks from myself,

Mandy Jenkins, my mother Gloria Billinghurst and the rest of my family

The Billinghurst Family (2025), Independent Review

Thank you so much for everything.

You were absolutely invaluable through a truly difficult time.

Hazel, Storm & family.

The Moffatt Family (2025), Independent Review

Just want to give a big shout out to D L Hancock Ltd Independent Family Funeral Directors big thank you Helen for sorting out everything for use. A big thank you for Darren for leading mums final journey. From the bottom of my heart thank you for everything you’ve done for the family.

Much love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Mike Hankins

The Hankins Family 2025, Independent Review

To all at Hancock’s.

Thank you so very much for all your kindness, support and compassion shown to all the family of Alan Camden.

You helped make a very hard time that little bit easier.

Many thanks,

Julie and family  xx

The Camden Family (2025), Independent Review

Dear Everyone at Hancock’s.

Thank you so much for your kindness, sympathy, patience & understanding following the loss of our beloved Carol.

Thank you for ensuring the day itself went smoothly and for going out of your way to be helpful. We appreciate it very much.

Best wishes,

Taffy, Sandra, Stephen, Louise & family

McDermott Family (2025), Independent Review

To Darren, Kim and Helen,

Paul and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for the care and attention giving during our goodbye to Mark,

From the moment I walked through the door I was treated with such respect and empathy, making a truly unbearable time bearable.

Please pass on our thanks to all the background staff, i.e. Pallbearers.

Once again thank you all so much for the respect empathy and dignity given to us and Mark, it meant so much

Ann Lewington.

The Lewington Family, Independent Review

Hello Daniel,

The funeral was beautiful, everything was so well organised. The head of the pall bearers told us gently and discreetly what to do next and everything just fell into place.

Thank you very much for organising it all so well . Many people told me how lovely and moving the service had been. The music was just right.

So many many thanks,

Liz and Thea Kirby

The Kirby Family (2025), Independent Review

Hi Daniel,

On behalf of myself, my brother Ashley and our family’s, I would like to say thank you to you and your staff for carrying out my mums funeral. From when my mum passed away until the funeral your team has been amazing throughout. You have carried out the funerals for both my mother and father in which you and your staff were amazing. Please pass on my thanks to all of your team, who made my mums funeral easier to bear. Again, thank you Daniel for your patience and compassion in this sad time.

Yours Sincerely
Darren and Ashley Argyle.

The Argyle Family (2025), Independent Review

Dear Helen and Katherine.

Thank you so much for your care and attention to detail in supporting our family with dad’s farewell. the service went smoothly and gave dad just the send off he would have wished for. Colin took a caring and thoughtful approach to the service and communication with our family which was perfect.

On behalf of the family, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the service you and your team provided. Your approach to understanding our needs gave us the time and space to reflect, give thanks and celebrate dad’s life in a calm and compassionate environment.

Warm wishes

Nick, Wendy, Vicki and Tom.

The Toh Family (2025), Independent Review

To you all.

Thank you for making Mum’s send off so special

Thank you for all your hard work.

Becky, Luke & all the family

The Bourne family (2025), Independent Review

To Mr Darren L Hancock and all your professional team:

Helen, Katherine, Mrs Kim Finlayson.

I wish to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your caring and professional nature shown me and my son in this very sad time.

Thank you all once again and the very Best Wishes to you all.

Jim and David Cox

The Cox Family (2025), Independent Review

To Helen and all the team at DL Hancock’s

with Warmest Wishes and a thousand thanks

From John, Judy, Paul and Molly Friday.

No words are enough x

The Friday Family (2025), Independent Review

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