Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery Gardens

My name is Billy and I am a licensed Funeral Services Counselor, specializing in prearranging cemetery and/or mortuary needs. Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery Gardens provides funeral home, cemetery, burial, memorial and cremation services for the Oklahoma City metro area. Consider planning ahead today by making an appointment for us to meet in the comfort of your home or we can meet here at Resthaven where you can take a tour of the cemetery grounds and gardens and take a look around the funeral home to see all the amenities we have to offer for a dignified and comfortable, final tribute. Virtual appointments available to accommodate those who wish to remain sequestered due to COVID-19.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES WHILE TRAVELING OVERSEAS? What happens when a person dies in a foreign country, or when the family of that person wishes to hold the funeral in a different land altogether? This sort of thing happens more and more often. Ours is a world on the go, with many Americans now hailing from different countries, and many native-born Americans choosing to retire or relocate abroad. Regardless of the specific circumstances, this can lead to some ...significant complications in preparing and shipping a body internationally. International funeral shipping providers exist for this very reasonprofessionals whose sole job is to help families get their deceased loved ones back to the nation where funeral services are planned. The most difficult part of these preparations is getting the paperwork together. What makes it difficult is that all countries have different requirements for the paperwork needed. The most cautious approach is to call the foreign embassy or consulate to ask which documents will be required. A good starting point includes the death certificate, burial/transit papers, the deceased’s passport, and a letter from the funeral home assuring that only human remains are in the casket. This letter should be on funeral home letterhead. Notes from the coroner or medical examiner, ensuring no contagious disease is present, will also help. Of course there are also tremendous costs to consider, as shipping a casket and a body can add up. A way around this cost is to have the body cremated and then simply transport the cremated remains, which will require a fraction of the cost. However, should you choose to ship the body, note that only certain airlines provide this type of transport, and in many cases special burial containers or vaults are also required. Above all, ensure that you are working with funeral professionals in both countries to help ensure a smooth, expedited delivery of the loved one’s body. Ask me about Guaranteed Travel Assurance. Can be used whether it's overseas or traveling more than just 75 miles away. No unexpected costs. No cap on expense.

If you don’t preplan and prearrange for your funeral, your family will have no choice and they’ll end up having to pay twice as much in 20 years as you would if you got it done today. How much do you care about your family?

We often talk about the cost of living but there are also costs of dying. Would you rather pay $10,000 today or force your family to pay $34,332 when you die?* Lock in today's funeral services costs with a guaranteed rate and avoid the $24,332 inflation difference by starting your own Prearranged Funeral Plan. Send us a message and we'll be happy to answer your questions and help you get started.