Orange, TX

Haven of Rest Crematory

For over 50 years, Haven of Rest Crematory has served the families of Southeast Texas with integrity and compassion. Originally constructed on the grounds of Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont by Charles Kelley, as a part of Kelley-Hixon Funeral Home, it was the first crematory between Baton Rouge and Houston. 

In 2001, the funeral home, cemetery and crematory were purchased by Claybar Funeral Home and became part of what would become the largest family-owned network of funeral homes and cemeteries in Southeast Texas. 

In 2010, a new crematory was constructed on the beautiful grounds of Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange County. During the next 10 years as technology and enhanced security features became available, plans were set in motion to build a larger, state of the art cremation center on the cemetery grounds. 

In 2022, these plans became a reality as the new Haven of Rest Cremation Center began serving an ever-expanding area. With this new facility, our dedicated staff of professionals, and with our Cremation Code of Ethics to guide us, Haven of Rest provides the finest, most secure cremation services in Southeast Texas … and beyond. 

The New Haven of Rest Crematory features: 

• New Administrative Offices 

• Two Crematory Retorts 

• Large Refrigerated Sheltering Room 

• Comfortable Family Gathering Room 

• Computer Control Room 

• Advanced Internet Connectivity 

• QR Code Technology - ensuring the highest level of security. 

We are incredibly proud of our new facility and our ability to provide the highest level of cremation services to the families of Southeast Texas. 

For additional information, or any questions regarding Haven of Rest Crematory or Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, please call (409) 886-4445.  We would love to answer your questions. 

Always, 

Grateful for your trust and confidence,