Cremation Services

You will be asked to bring information and documents needed to prepare the death certificate and obituary for your loved one. If a service is being planned, you may also want to bring family photos that can be used in a tribute video or displayed during the service. Additional items may be requested depending on the specific arrangements you choose. Your funeral director will walk you through exactly what to bring to your arrangement meeting.

In Oklahoma, the State Medical Examiner must approve and issue a cremation permit before cremation can be performed.

Our team will collect the necessary details for the permit and submit the request to the Medical Examiner on your behalf. In general, approval is typically received within about two to three business days after submission.

In some cases, however, the process may take longer due to special circumstances or delays. Families who wish to have the cremated remains present for a memorial service should take this into consideration and avoid scheduling services without first coordinating with the funeral home.

The short answer is no, embalming is generally not required for cremation. However, there are some exceptions, such as when family members or friends wish to have a viewing to say their final goodbyes.

We are here to guide you through all available options based on your specific needs and circumstances.

Generally, if there is no viewing or visitation, the deceased is cremated in the clothing or coverings they were wearing at the time of death.

We can also accommodate special requests, such as dressing the deceased in selected clothing or using a preferred blanket or wrap.

Once the cremation permit is received from the Medical Examiner, cremation is typically performed the same day or the following day, depending on the crematory schedule. The ashes are usually available the day after the cremation takes place.

We offer immediate family members a limited opportunity to be present when their loved one is placed into the cremation chamber. Our crematory includes a viewing window for those who wish to witness the process. This option, known as a “witness cremation,” can be arranged once the Medical Examiner’s permit has been issued.

There are several options for what you can do with the cremated remains, including bringing them home for safekeeping. Many families find that they may not decide right away what feels right, and that’s perfectly okay—choices often become clearer with time.

Options include burial, scattering on land or at sea, dividing the ashes among family members, or creating keepsake jewelry or memorial art. Ultimately, there is no required path—only what feels meaningful to you, and you remain in full control of the decision. If you have questions about your options, we’re always here to help and provide guidance.

It depends on what is meant by “special,” but we make every effort to honor the wishes of the family whenever possible.

Common items families choose to include are handwritten notes, photographs, children’s drawings, or other personal mementos. We recommend speaking with your funeral director to understand the specific guidelines at our crematory regarding what can be included.

Memorial services are important events that deserve careful planning and attention. Because there is no opportunity to repeat the service, many families choose to rely on our experience to help ensure everything is handled smoothly and respectfully. Our team is trained to manage the details efficiently so families can focus on supporting one another.

While some families prefer to rely on their church, staff are often focused on providing care and comfort to the family rather than coordinating the many details involved in the service. Others choose to handle arrangements themselves, but find the process can become overwhelming without prior experience, especially given the number of decisions that need to be made in a short time.

We are happy to provide a detailed checklist of the responsibilities we manage when coordinating services. If the funeral home is not handling arrangements, we will work with the designated point of contact for coordination and ensure all inquiries are directed appropriately. We will also collect contact information for those managing the service and details for floral deliveries.

Yes. Ashes can be buried in the ground or placed in a columbarium niche. Please speak with your funeral director to learn more about the cremation burial options available to you.