Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Premier Funeral & Cremation Services in Payette and Ontario
Founded in 1965, Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel & Crematory has provided compassionate funeral services across Malheur, Payette, Washington, and Adams counties for over five decades. Our team of licensed professionals offers personalized end-of-life planning, including cremation options, traditional funerals, and pre-arrangements tailored to family needs. With two conveniently located facilities in Payette, Idaho, and Ontario, Oregon, we combine extensive expertise with local community understanding to deliver dignified services at every step.Our commitment extends through innovative offerings like 24/7 emergency support, grief counseling programs, and a unique Tribute Courtyard for memorialization, ensuring families receive comprehensive care during their most difficult moments.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Plan Arrangements
Caskets Sales
Cremation Urns
Veteran Services
Grief Counseling
Memorial Planning
Urn Burials
Cremation Options
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We've served local families since 1965 with compassionate funeral planning expertise
- Our staff includes licensed funeral directors with decades of combined experience
- Offering 24/7 emergency service for immediate assistance
- Comprehensive pre-arrangement options available
- Personalized grief support for a full year after services
What people say
Professional and courteous
Gentle guidance during grief
Attention to detail
Warm, personable staff
Meaningful tributes
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services with visitation, ceremony, and graveside options. Our packages include embalming, casket presentation, and transportation services. Families receive personalized guidance through every arrangement detail, ensuring meaningful tributes that honor life stories while meeting specific cultural and religious needs.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services range from direct cremation to full memorial ceremonies. We provide alternative containers, temporary holding urns, and visitation options. Families benefit from our local crematory ownership, ensuring consistent care and control throughout the process while maintaining affordability and flexibility for future memorialization.
Pre-Plan Arrangements
We specialize in pre-need funeral planning with irrevocable trust funding options. Our experienced staff guides individuals through comprehensive arrangement selections while ensuring Medicaid compliance. This proactive approach provides peace of mind for families while preserving personal wishes for future generations to follow.
Veteran Services
We expertly coordinate full military honors ceremonies with flag presentations and headstone procurement. Our team understands VA benefits requirements and assists families with documentation submission. Our services honor veterans' service through personalized tributes that incorporate traditional military elements with personal life celebrations.
Grief Counseling
Our grief support programs provide daily messages for a full year following service. We offer personalized counseling resources and community connection opportunities. This extended support helps families navigate the mourning process through structured guidance that adapts to evolving emotional needs during the first critical year of adjustment.
People
Dennis Haren
Owner/Funeral Director
With 40+ years in funeral service since 1981, Dennis Haren owns and operates both locations. He leads with extensive experience in pre-funding arrangements and eye tissue donation coordination, serving Malheur County families with personalized care since purchasing the business in 2003.
Alan Egbert
Funeral Director
Licensed since 1989, Alan brings 35 years of local service experience. He specializes in community-focused arrangements and certified corneal removal procedures, maintaining strong ties with Weiser area families through decades of dedicated service across both Oregon and Idaho locations.
Matthew Oliva
Funeral Director
A native Oregonian, Matt provides compassionate service with expertise in mortuary sciences from Northeast Texas College. He assists families in Ontario with personalized arrangements, leveraging local knowledge to create meaningful tributes that honor regional traditions and preferences.
Tarise Sullivan
Office Director
Overseeing operations since 2003, Teri manages administrative functions with financial expertise from her previous nutritionist role. Her decade-long Payette residency ensures efficient business processes that support seamless service delivery across both locations.
Questions
Why should I have a funeral ceremony?
Funerals provide essential closure for loved ones through communal grieving and remembrance rituals. They offer structured support for families navigating loss while honoring the deceased's life story.
What does a funeral director do?
We manage all logistical aspects including death certificate procurement, obituary publication, service coordination, and cemetery arrangements. Our team provides 24/7 guidance through every decision while handling all necessary paperwork and third-party communications.
What cremation memorialization options exist?
Options include ground burial of urns, columbarium niches, scattering gardens, or personal urn retention. Our Tribute Courtyard offers a permanent memorial space with seasonal flowers and custom engraving opportunities.
Can veterans receive special honors?
Yes, we coordinate full military ceremonies including flag presentations, headstone procurement, and VA benefits assistance. Our staff understands specific requirements for different service branches and discharge statuses.
How does pre-planning work?
We guide through personalized arrangement selections with flexible funding options. Our Medicaid-compliant trust accounts ensure future wishes are honored while providing immediate tax benefits for estate planning.