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Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home in Lawton & Grandfield, OK provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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- IIiHadesxNov 10, 20255.0Erika and her team are wonderful, thoughtful and will help to the best of their abilities they were very kind and understanding within the short time but they made it happen, If you ever have the chance to need a great place they are the best. -Triplett / Mitchell family. Thank you.
- RRRick RickardNov 6, 20255.0Everything was great Very helpful and professional There is a one star review on here from my sister She has been estranged from our father for well over 26 years, as far as I know zero contact, and decided after his death and funeral which she did not attend that she and only she had a say in dads obituary, Ritter Gray did a great job accommodating the family and communicating with the actual family through the whole process. They accommodated the actual family, not the nut job that disowned her father and wants to throw her weight around a quarter of a century later. I am grateful for the staff at Lawton Ritter Gray
- DTDeb TerrellNov 3, 20251.0A non family member wrote our father’s obituary. We have made several requests for corrections, a copy of the directive, or to have our names removed. To date we have been ignored. I cannot and do not recommend this place. Save your family the distress! In response to my younger brother Rick Rickard’s 5 star review. It is unfortunate that my brother chose to respond with personal insults instead of facts. For clarity: my sister and I are 2 of the 3 biological children of Francis “Frank” Rickard. The funeral home contacted both our sister and I directly and sent us cremation authorization forms, confirming that we were recognized as legal next-of-kin. We did not sign or return the forms, yet arrangements proceeded without our consent or knowledge. We only discovered an obituary online after the viewing had already taken place and the funeral was scheduled the very next day across the country — giving us no opportunity to attend or participate. We have repeatedly and respectfully requested: 1. Copies of any authorization or directive that allowed others to act on behalf of the family, and 2. Corrections to the obituary, which was written by a non-family member and incorrectly listed multiple people as being legally related i.e. an ex-stepdaughter as a current stepdaughter while omitting direct blood decendents. We also asked that, if corrections would not be made, our own names be removed from the obituary to avoid contributing to a misleading record. All of these requests have been ignored. This is not about being “estranged.” It’s about accuracy, transparency, and legal compliance. Families even estranged, deserve truth and respect, especially in death. We stand by our review and our right to request documentation and factual corrections.
- TWTony WashingtonNov 1, 20255.0The staff was very helpful while being very friendly and professional during our grieving process. Simply awesome 😇
- MDMarshell DodsonOct 18, 20255.0The staff at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral home were such a blessing to work with I was so happy working with them to help my family with the passing of my Dad. Erica and Dena were so easy to work with they were very professional and if anyone is looking for funeral service with their loved one I highly recommend calling them.❤️❤️❤️
Frequently Asked Questions About Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
What services does Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home provide?
They provide funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services.
Is Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home available 24 hours?
Yes, they are open 24 hours every day, including Federal Holidays.
What methods of payment are accepted at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
What should I do immediately after a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate cemetery arrangements and complete vital statistics. You should provide information such as birthplace, parents' names, social security number, and notify clergy and family. The funeral home assists with death certificates and obituary submissions.
What does a Funeral Director do at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home?
They handle pick up and transport of the deceased, notify authorities and family, prepare death certificates, file insurance and benefit paperwork, embalm and prepare the body, assist with funeral arrangements, coordinate services, and provide grief assistance.
Can I decide between burial and cremation?
Yes, burial is common, but cremation is an option that can be less expensive and allows memorial services at a convenient future time. Cremated remains can be placed in urns and buried, entombed, or scattered according to state law.
What is embalming and why is it done?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing more time between death and final arrangements, and enabling family participation in services.
Are there nearby churches where memorial services can be held?
Yes, nearby churches include Great Plains Apostolic Church, First Christian Church, and Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Lawton, Oklahoma), which can assist in hosting memorial services.
What nearby community organizations could support families during difficult times?
Nearby support includes Triangle Masonic Lodge and Comanche County 4-H Teen Ambassadors, offering community and social services that might be helpful to families.
Where can visitors find refreshments or relaxation near the funeral home?
Visitors can visit Beans And Briars bar or Brame Elite Cigar Lounge nearby for refreshments and a comfortable environment before or after their visit.