Havenbrook Funeral Home

Veteran services at Havenbrook Funeral Home

Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman, OK supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Havenbrook Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Funeral Services to honor those who served. These services can include full military honors or smaller family funerals. Key benefits facilitated include the provision of a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn, no-cost headstones or markers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Presidential Memorial Certificate signed by the current president. The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony involves the folding and presentation of the flag to the next-of-kin and the playing of Taps, performed by an Armed Forces funeral honors detail. Eligibility extends to military members on active duty, in the Selected Reserve, and former members with honorable discharges. The funeral home assists families in establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, reception space, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,975 for basic burial and $3,465 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran funeral services, burial services, memorial services, graveside service, and military tribute. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel, columbarium, and scattering garden. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Havenbrook Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,465. That places direct cremation roughly 71% above the Oklahoma median ($2,027). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Seminole Nation and Veterans Memorial Cemetery in OK, approximately 51 miles from Havenbrook Funeral Home. Havenbrook Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Havenbrook Funeral Home also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

Oklahoma has approximately 415 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Havenbrook Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Havenbrook Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,465. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.

Where is Havenbrook Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Havenbrook Funeral Home is located at 3401 Havenbrook Street in Norman, OK. You can reach the home at (405) 329-0101. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Havenbrook Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Havenbrook Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, immediate need assistance, live stream services, veteran funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Havenbrook Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Havenbrook Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Funeral Services to honor those who served. These services can include full military honors or smaller family funerals. Key benefits facilitated include the provision of a United States flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn, no-cost headstones or markers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Presidential Memorial Certificate signed by the current president. The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony involves the folding and presentation of the flag to the next-of-kin and the playing of Taps, performed by an Armed Forces funeral honors detail. Eligibility extends to military members on active duty, in the Selected Reserve, and former members with honorable discharges. The funeral home assists families in establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214.

Which faith traditions does Havenbrook Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Non-Denominational families, among others.

What sets Havenbrook Funeral Home apart

Founded by a licensed funeral director with a vision for a family-operated funeral home focused on individual family needs.
Offers live streaming capabilities for funeral services, allowing remote participation and creating lasting video recordings.
Specializes in Veteran Funeral Services, providing comprehensive support for military honors and benefits.
Features a certified therapy dog, Benny, who provides comfort to grieving families and participates in community outreach.
Provides a dedicated Aftercare Director who leads a monthly grief support group and offers ongoing family support.
Available 24/7 for immediate assistance and guidance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Funeral Services

★Memorial Services

★Military Tribute

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Non-Ceremonial Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site chapel

· Viewing rooms

· Reception space

· On-site crematory

· Wheelchair accessible

· Ample parking

· Webcasting services

· On-site florist

· Private family room

· Columbarium

· Mausoleum

· Scattering garden

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran Funeral Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Non-Denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.