D.L Hancock Ltd, Bicester

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An independent family-run Funeral Directors serving Bicester, Oxford and the wider Oxfordshire region for over 30 years

Latest Verified Reviews

Ann Lewington 9th Jan 2026

Darren and the whole of the team at DL Hancock were compassionate, caring and considerate from first engagement right through to the last. The Service they provide is second to none. No detail is too small for this excellently run family owned business. Well done team Hancock.

Phil Davis 9th Jan 2026

Excellent 

Patricia Box 9th Jan 2026

Very professional, was advised every step of the way, couldn’t fault them, gave you all the time needed, 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

13 North St
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6NA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Established in 1994, D L Hancock is a family-owned and run independent Funeral Directors based in Bicester, with a second branch in Oxford.

As members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) D L Hancock adhere to a strict code of conduct that provides assurance to their clients that they provide a high standard of service which families can trust in.

Darren and his team of experienced staff observe the values of treating their clients as if they were their own family and Darren himself believes in caring for bereaved families as he would want to be cared for himself. They feel a sense of pride in serving the community and the staff are able to cater to individual wishes and provide the level of personal touch that you can depend on with an independent Funeral Director.

Darren is assisted by Simon Williams, the Asst. Funeral Director with over 20 years experience, Helen Connor, the Office Manager and Funeral Arranger with over 10 years experience and Funeral Arrangers Carol Williams and Daniel Riley. All staff are highly trained in managing sensitive and distressing situations, handling bereavement with the greatest possible respect, empathy and compassion.

The Funeral Home in Bicester was converted from a residential property and retains a very 'homely' feel to ensure that families are offered the most comfortable surroundings possible to ask questions, express their loved one's wishes and discuss aspects of the funeral arrangements. In addition to arrangement rooms, this Funeral Home has a Chapel of Rest for families to visit and in some cases view their loved one in a quiet and private space. Staff will be on hand to show you into the chapel and they are willing to remain in attendance if requested, or leave visitors in peace to spend time alone with their loved one - it is very much the choice of each individual.

Please call the number on this page today to speak directly to D L Hancock Independent Family Funeral Directors and a member of their team will be able to help answer any questions or schedule a visit to make arrangements in person. To view further details about the services offered by D L Hancock, please click the 'Visit Website' tab on this page to be taken to the Funeral Director's main website.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Ann Lewington 9th Jan 2026

    Darren and the whole of the team at DL Hancock were compassionate, caring and considerate from first engagement right through to the last. The Service they provide is second to none. No detail is too small for this excellently run family owned business. Well done team Hancock.

  • 5 Phil Davis 9th Jan 2026

    Excellent 

  • 5 Patricia Box 9th Jan 2026

    Very professional, was advised every step of the way, couldn’t fault them, gave you all the time needed, 

  • 5 Alison Cowan 9th Jan 2026

    The whole team made the process from start to finish easier to handle. They were calm, compassionate, discreet and helpful. Everything was explained clearly up to the funeral day where the level and standard of service was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending DL Hancock's to others.

  • 5 Norma Jones 9th Jan 2026

    I have a lot of praise for their services. All staff were caring and efficient, couldn’t be more helpful. 

  • 5 Mark Smith 8th Jan 2026

    We have used D. L Hancock for both my Mother in Law and my Mother. The service and caring are the best we could have wished for, so I have absolutely no problem recommending them to others in their time of need.

  • 5 Mei Lan Chan 8th Jan 2026

    Service was beautiful and they provided professional services on helping us.

  • 5 Frances Wynne 6th Jan 2026

    Very professional all the staff so kind and comforting to the family took time to listen to us

  • 5 Josefa Kava 5th Jan 2026

    Would recommend DL Hancock LTD to anyone.They’ve been so understanding and considerably helpful during the difficult times we were going through as a family.There professional dedication made sure that our funeral arrangements went so smoothly.Thank you so much.

  • 5 Sara Wooten 5th Jan 2026

    Kindness, patience, explanations, very professional, empathy, sympathy, gentle discussions. All staff were outstanding in their understanding. A separate praise to the celebrant who attended the funeral of my son. She helped me get through it as best as was possible.

  • 4 Linda Haddy 5th Jan 2026

    Good. Thanks for all your help.

  • 5 Jennifer Bidston 5th Jan 2026

    My family and I were so grateful for the way that all at DL Hancock ltd handled every aspect of my beloved husband’s funeral.

    All were extremely professional, empathetic and understanding.  

    Everything was handled sensitively and we felt the personal empathetic touch. We cannot praise them highly enough for making such a devastating time almost bearable. 

  • 5 Moira Strutt 5th Jan 2026

    The staff at D L Hancock Ltd were amazing . They dealt with all the arrangements with such care and compassion at a very difficult time . I would  highly recommend them to help you plan a send off for a loved one . 

  • 5 Marjorie Cox 5th Jan 2026

    Excellent service from Hancock’s funeral team, the care and support given went above and beyond when I lost my dear husband Ken.
    Helen was extremely helpful in organising  Ken’s funeral, she was very supportive 
    and kind and guided us through the details.
    I highly recommend their services, they treat you with compassion and kindness which is a very difficult and sad time in your life.
    Thank you so much to all concerned at Hancock’s.
    From Marjorie, John & Karen Cox

  • 5 Helen Timms 5th Jan 2026

    All the people we met were helpful, patient and sensitive. One of the people in the office actually knew my mother, and everybody involved seemed to have long experience of and good relations with the church where the funeral was held. My mother had a prepaid funeral plan set up many years ago; the funeral directors advised me that they are no longer offering this plan, but assured me that they would still honour all existing arrangements. It must have been unrewarding financially for them, but they were unfailingly attentive, and generous and flexible with their time. We felt we were in good hands.

  • 5 Sarah Westcott 5th Jan 2026

    At a very difficult time DL Hancock helped with the organisation and conduction of the funeral. They made the service very personal to our dad and helped support us through the process. 

  • 5 Graham Neal 5th Jan 2026

    All of the staff were very friendly and extremely efficient which helped to remove the stress of a difficult situation for myself.
    Barry was treated with dignity and respect which also greatly eased any concerns I might have been feeling.
    I would recommend D L Hancock to any bereaved family in the knowledge their loved one couldn't be in better hands.

  • 5 Sheena Thompson 5th Jan 2026

    My husband's arrangements were handled with competence and sensitivity.

  • 5 Pauline Liddington 5th Jan 2026

    I could not fault their service.  Everything was done with dignity and empathy.  Excellent.

  • 5 Chris Kimber 5th Jan 2026

    Very helpful and sympathetic to a person’s grief, lovely people

  • 5 Lynda Coleman 5th Jan 2026

    From the very first moment our family needed Hancocks support from the sudden loss of our beloved Alan, we were treated with compassion, kindness, guidance and the very best of care. The celebrant was also a massive help to my daughter who arranged her stepfather’s funeral.  As a family we really could not have asked for anything better than what Hancocks gave and showed us. They even gave us lovely fitting ideas to help give Alan the perfect most memorable celebration of his life in what was one of the hardest parts of ours. 

  • 5 Anita Mutton 5th Jan 2026

    The service Hancocks provided was excellent. Compassionate, professional and respectful staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Paul Woodley 5th Jan 2026

    Friendly, sympathetic, professional service from beginning to end. I cannot begin to express my gratitude to everyone dealing with my Mother’s funeral other than to thank everyone in making what was the worst of times into a truly beautiful experience. 

  • 5 Liz Guettier 5th Jan 2026

    Best in the business. Hancock  funeral directors are a truly genuine company. Darren and all of his staff have big hearts and your loved one, like mine, will be treated with dignity and kindness.

    There’s no words  to thank Darren, Simon, Helen, Kim, and the rest of the  staff for looking after Steve the way they did. His death was unexpected, and I went into total shock. They looked after me from the beginning to the end of Steve’s journey. They certainly went above and beyond.

  • 4 Martin Neeson 5th Jan 2026

    Excellent caring professional service. So much pleased I chose Handcocks as they were so professional with a personal touch that allowed my family and me to give my wife the send off she so deserved. Forever grateful, thank you.

Address
13 North St
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6NA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Ann Lewington 9th Jan 2026

Darren and the whole of the team at DL Hancock were compassionate, caring and considerate from first engagement right through to the last. The Service they provide is second to none. No detail is too small for this excellently run family owned business. Well done team Hancock.

Phil Davis 9th Jan 2026

Excellent 

Patricia Box 9th Jan 2026

Very professional, was advised every step of the way, couldn’t fault them, gave you all the time needed, 

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