Cremation Services in Wagoner, OK

What Cremation Services Are Available at Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory?

At Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory, we serve families in Wagoner and beyond, even to families who have relocated out of state but wish to return to memorialize their loved one.  Cremation is a meaningful and increasingly common choice for families who want flexibility in how they honor a loved one's life. It can be paired with almost any kind of service — from a full traditional funeral to a simple, private gathering — and it opens up a range of ways to remember and memorialize the person who has passed.

Our cremation service options include:



• A traditional funeral service followed by cremation
• Memorial services
• Graveside services
• Permanent memorialization, including keeping an urn at home, placing an urn in a columbarium, burying an urn, or scattering cremated remains

Because we operate an on-site crematory here in Wagoner, our team is able to provide local oversight, transparency, and continuity of care throughout the cremation process.

Whatever path you choose, our compassionate local staff is here to guide you every step of the way and help create a personalized tribute that reflects your loved one's life and legacy.

Can a Family Have a Funeral Before Cremation?

Yes. Many families find meaning and comfort in a traditional funeral service even when they have chosen cremation.

With a traditional funeral service followed by cremation, you can still include a final viewing, a visitation or wake, and a full funeral service. Rather than an in-ground burial, the service is followed by cremation. Afterward, and depending on your family's wishes, the cremated remains may be returned to you in an urn, scattered in a meaningful place, or interred in a columbarium.

This option combines the fees for the funeral service with the fees associated with the cremation itself.

Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation

Many families find meaning and beauty in a traditional funeral service. With a traditional service combined with cremation, you can still choose to have a final viewing, visitation or wake, and a funeral service. However instead of in-ground burial, the funeral will be followed by cremation. Depending on your wishes, the cremated remains may be either returned to your family for storage in an urn, scattered, or interred in a columbarium. This option will include fees for the funeral services as well as the fees associated with the cremation itself.

What Is a Memorial Service?

A memorial service is a gathering held to celebrate and remember a loved one, typically after cremation has taken place. It can be held in our chapel, at a local church, or at any other venue your family chooses in the Wagoner area.



We work closely with each family to design a service that honors their loved one through stories, music, or scripture. For families who prefer not to involve clergy, our trained life celebrants can lead services created to honor the individual and help begin the healing process.

What Is a Graveside Service, and How Is It Different From a Memorial Service?

A graveside service following cremation is an intimate gathering held at the burial site, where the urn is laid to rest. It gives family and friends a quiet moment to reflect, share memories, and say goodbye in a peaceful setting. Whether simple or ceremonial, it offers a heartfelt sense of closure and a way to lay your loved one to rest with dignity.



The key difference: a memorial service focuses on celebrating a loved one's life and can be held almost anywhere, while a graveside service centers on the final placement of the urn at the burial site. Some families choose to hold both.

What Can Families Do With Cremated Remains?

One of the benefits of cremation is flexibility. Families have several meaningful options for permanent memorialization, and there is no single right choice.

Keeping an Urn at Home

A common and comforting choice. Families can select the perfect urn to reflect their loved one and keep them close.

Placing the Urn in a Columbarium

Many families find comfort in a dedicated final resting place they can return to and visit over time. Many cemeteries now offer the option of a columbarium for inurnment.

Burying the Urn

Much like a traditional casket burial, the in-ground burial of an urn provides a permanent resting place that can be visited and memorialized, often in a local cemetery.

Scattering the Cremated Remains

Some families find comfort in scattering cremated remains in a place that was special to their loved one — whether a family property, a garden, or a natural setting they cherished.

Why Does an On-Site Crematory Matter?

When a funeral home operates its own on-site crematory, it can offer families a level of oversight and reassurance that isn't always possible when cremation is handled by a third-party or off-site provider.

Having an on-site crematory allows our team to provide local oversight, transparency, and continuity of care throughout the cremation process.

For families in our care, that can mean:

• Greater peace of mind, knowing the cremation is handled locally by the same team supporting them
• More transparency throughout the process
• Local care and oversight at each step
• Continuity of care, with one team involved from beginning to end
• Fewer unknowns compared to using an outside or off-site provider
• Direct answers to your questions, because our own staff can speak to the process
• Added trust and comfort for families who may have concerns about where and how cremation is handled

If you have questions about our cremation process, our staff is always available to talk with you directly.

How Do Families Choose the Right Cremation Option?

Choosing the right cremation option comes down to what feels most meaningful for your family. A few questions can help guide the decision:

• Do you want a formal service, a more casual gathering, or a private moment?
• Would you like a viewing or visitation beforehand?
• Where would you like the service to take place?
• How would you like to memorialize your loved one afterward — at home, in a columbarium, through burial, or by scattering?
• Are there cultural, religious, or personal traditions you'd like to honor?

There is no single right answer. Our staff can walk you through each option and help you build a plan that fits your family's wishes and values.

What Should Families Consider When Planning Cremation Services?

When planning cremation services, families often weigh a few key factors:

• Type of service: a traditional funeral, memorial service, graveside service, or a combination
• Memorialization choice: keeping an urn at home, a columbarium, urn burial, or scattering
• Merchandise: such as urns, keepsakes, or memorial items
• Timing and location: when and where services will be held
• Overall cost: which can vary based on the type of service, memorialization choices, merchandise selected, and any third-party fees

Because these choices differ from family to family, costs can vary as well. Our team is happy to explain your options and help you plan a service that honors your loved one.

Service Areas

Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory is proud to serve families throughout Wagoner and Wagoner County, including nearby communities such as Coweta, Porter, Okay, and Tullahassee, as well as surrounding areas in northeastern Oklahoma and beyond.

As a local funeral home with an on-site crematory, we are here to provide compassionate, personal care close to home. We are also available for anyone who lives out of state and wishes to return to this area for memorialization.