Moore, Oklahoma cremation help
Alternatives Cremation & Funeral Service: Cremation Service Serving Moore, OK
From Old Town Moore along Broadway to Oakridge-Southmoore west of I-35, Broadmoore Heights on the south side and the streets around Buck Thomas Park, Moore families can reach Alternatives Cremation & Funeral Service by phone at any hour. We are a family run firm offering direct cremation in Moore, cremation with a viewing or memorial, and free cremation through body donation. Most arrangements can be made without leaving home.
- Someone picks up the phone around the clock
- A family owned firm, run by father and son
- Rated 4.9 by 100+ families on Google
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Reach out about a Moore cremation
Use this form and we will get back to you by phone or email. When a death has just happened in Moore, calling (405) 443-8085 is the fastest way to reach us.
Alternatives Cremation and Funeral Service
2813 NW 122nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(405) 443-8085Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
No added mileage for Moore addresses
Moore sits roughly 20 miles south of our office, well inside the 50 miles of transportation that come with direct cremation, so a home, hospital or care facility anywhere in Moore adds nothing for distance.
Moore cremation, start to finish
How cremation service works for Moore families
For cremation service in Moore, Alternatives Cremation & Funeral Service handles everything from our office at 2813 NW 122nd St in north Oklahoma City, about 20 miles up I-35 from Old Town Moore. Direct cremation begins at $695, and many Moore families complete the whole process over the phone or online.
Owner Richard Varner and his son Quade answer calls and meet with families themselves, which is why their names show up so often in our Google reviews. Our firm belongs to the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, the NFDA and the ICCFA.
Because Moore sits between Oklahoma City and Norman, we often work with families whose loved one was cared for at a Moore address but had doctors in both cities. Tell us where your family stands and we will sort out the details from there.
Moore, street by street
What we know about Moore
Our families come from across Moore: Old Town Moore, the original business district around Main Street and Broadway, Oakridge-Southmoore near Southmoore High School on South Santa Fe Avenue, Broadmoore Heights in the southern part of town, and the northeast side near Buck Thomas Park on NE 12th Street. Most homes fall in 73160, the ZIP shared by Old Town and Norman Regional Moore, while 73170 covers the western edge out toward Westmoore High School on South Western Avenue.
Norman Regional Moore on South Telephone Road, rebuilt on the site of the Moore Medical Center after the 2013 tornado, has a 24/7 emergency department, and hospice teams such as Frontier Hospice keep an office on the I-35 service road. Moore is in Cleveland County, and when a death requires review it goes to the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, whose permit we obtain before cremation.
Moore counted 62,793 residents in the 2020 census, and with I-35 running through town, many residents commute to jobs in Oklahoma City or Norman. With a large share of young families and about one resident in seven over 65, we often hear from adult children balancing jobs and kids while caring for a parent nearby.
The City of Moore runs Moore Cemetery at 800 SW 4th St, where a standard lot can hold one cremation burial and a double lot can hold two. The City does not open or close graves itself, so a funeral home arranges that part, and the City clears items left around headstones during the first full week of each month. For scattering, families sometimes think of Little River Park or Lake Stanley Draper, which belongs to the City of Oklahoma City, so check with the right city first.
What we offer
Cremation services available in Moore
Each option below is open to families in Moore, and we walk through what is and is not included before anything is signed.
Direct cremation
Simple cremation with no formal service, from $695, including transportation from any Moore address.
Cremation with viewing
Time with your loved one in our chapel before cremation, about 20 miles north of Moore.
Cremation with memorial service
Cremation first, then a gathering at a Moore church, the Moore Community Center or your own home.
Free cremation through body donation
Whole-body donation to medical science with no charge to the family, for Moore residents who meet the guidelines.
Online cremation arrangements
Handle the forms and decisions from a Moore kitchen table or from another state, on your schedule.
Cremation urns and keepsakes
Urns, keepsake urns and jewelry, including pieces for a cremation burial at Moore Cemetery.
How it works
Your first steps after calling from Moore
This is the order things usually happen in.
Pick up the phone
Dial (405) 443-8085 whenever you need to, including nights and holidays. A real person will talk you through the next few hours.
We come to Moore
Our team travels to the home, Norman Regional Moore, a hospice or a care center and brings your loved one back to our care.
Decide on the details
Sit down with us at the office, talk it over by phone or fill things in online. You see our General Price List before choosing anything.
Paperwork handled
We secure the medical examiner's permit, file the death certificate and order the certified copies you will need for banks and benefits.
Ashes returned, help continues
Your loved one's ashes come back to your family, and we can still help with an obituary, a memorial and grief support afterward.
Memberships
Thinking ahead from Moore?
Writing down your cremation wishes now spares your children the guesswork later. You can begin online or call and talk it over with Richard or Quade.
Driving directions
Driving to our office from Moore
We are at NW 122nd St near May Ave in north Oklahoma City. These routes start from three spots spread across Moore.
From Buck Thomas Park
Leave the park on NE 12th Street, head west to I-35 and follow it north through Oklahoma City toward NW 122nd St, then go west to our office near May Ave.
From Old Town Moore
From Main Street and Broadway, take I-35 north into Oklahoma City, keep heading north to NW 122nd St and then turn west.
From Southmoore High School
From South Santa Fe Avenue on the south side, head north toward I-35 or I-240, continue north across Oklahoma City and finish west on NW 122nd St.
Reviews
Reviews from the families we serve
A few words from families across the metro who trusted us with someone they love.
★★★★★
When my father in law passed, I called various places to get prices and this wonderful team was the only one who didn't use an answering service. They are up front on prices. No sneaking something in. No surprises. And their prices are reasonable.
★★★★★
Everyone was professional and kind from the gentleman that came late at night to pick up my husband's body to the Quades. The process was smooth and handled well. The cost was so much more reasonable than the local services. Thank you for making a very difficult situation a little less stressful.
★★★★★
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for Richard and his son taking such good care of my mother and bringing her remains back home to me. Richard has the patience of a saint and always accepted my calls and assisted every step of the way.
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News and updates for Moore families
Recent posts from our Google Business Profile, in brief. Open any card to read the full update on Google.
Getting here
Getting around Moore without driving
The City of Moore's transportation page lists no fixed-route city bus, so relatives without a car usually lean on these instead.
Brand Senior Center
The Moore Council on Aging bus runs by appointment for Moore residents over 55, with home pickups inside the city limits; call 405-799-3130 to schedule.
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Norman Amtrak station
The historic depot at 200 S Jones Ave in Norman, south of Moore, is the nearest Amtrak stop for relatives coming by train.
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Will Rogers International Airport
The metro airport on Terminal Drive is a short drive northwest of Moore for family members flying in for a memorial.
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Moore cremation questions, answered
Plain answers to what Moore families ask us most.
What does a cremation cost for a Moore family?
Our direct cremation starts at $695, and because Moore is about 20 miles from our office, transportation from a Moore address is already included. Urns and added services are priced separately on our General Price List, which you get up front. Read more about cremation pricing.
Someone just died at home or at Norman Regional Moore. What do I do first?
At home under hospice, call the hospice nurse before anyone else; if the death was sudden, call 911. At Norman Regional Moore, tell the staff you have chosen Alternatives and they will reach out to us. Then call (405) 443-8085 at any hour. Our page on the first steps after a death covers the rest.
Do Moore families have to come to your office to arrange a cremation?
No. You can take care of every decision by phone, email or through our online arrangements, which helps relatives who live out of state. If you would rather sit down in person, our north Oklahoma City office is an easy drive north on I-35.
What memorial options are there in Moore after cremation?
Families hold memorials at Moore churches, rent space through Moore Parks and Recreation, gather at home or use our chapel. We can also prepare a tribute video and printed programs. See memorial service options.
Where can ashes go in Moore?
Moore Cemetery, run by the City of Moore, sells lots that hold one or two cremation burials, and many families simply keep ashes at home. Before scattering in a Moore city park or at Lake Stanley Draper, ask the city that manages the land about its rules. We can help you weigh the choices.
Besides Moore, which nearby towns do you serve?
We care for families all over the Oklahoma City metro, including Norman, Midwest City, Mustang and Yukon.
Areas we serve
Other communities near Moore
Families in these towns around Moore call on us as well.
Bethany cremation services
Cremation for Bethany, from the SNU campus and Route 66 to Lake Overholser.
Learn more →Cremation in Midwest City
Cremation for Midwest City families, from Rose State and Town Center to Tinker and Reno Ave.
Learn more →Mustang cremation services
Cremation for Mustang families, from Wild Horse Park and Mustang Heights to the Sara Road corridor.
Learn more →Cremation in Norman
Cremation for Norman families, from Campus Corner and downtown to Hall Park and Lake Thunderbird.
Learn more →Yukon cremation service
Cremation for Yukon families, from Main Street and Chisholm Trail Park to Czech Hall Road.
Learn more →Moore families can call us tonight
Phone us for help right now or start the arrangements online when the time is right. It is fine to call with questions only.