At Matthews Funeral Home, the trust you place in us is of the utmost importance and we regard this trust with great respect.
Matthews Funeral Home opened in the spring of 2000. We started our business after it became apparent that Edmond, Oklahoma needed to have a locally owned and operated funeral home. A funeral home with interests rooted in our community. We are the only locally owned and operated funeral home in Edmond and you will find and a deeper, more personal commitment to you and your family in a locally owned funeral home.
The only goal at Matthews Funeral Home is to serve each family with the utmost care. That starts from the very first phone call you make to us. We personally handle everything. When selecting a funeral home, you should at all times feel comfortable and also have a deep feeling that the funeral home cares about your family. You will find this in Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
If you have any questions about anything after reviewing the information on our website, please call us. We will answer your questions and give you options and directions without any obligation or pressure. ~Sincerely, Randy Matthews
The Matthews Funeral Home Difference
Our staff has more experience serving the families of Edmond than any other funeral home staff. We are dedicated to the community and it is evident by our community involvement.
We volunteer and are members of a variety of charitable, community and civic groups. We believe that we have an obligation, not only financially, but personally, to give back to our community.
The University of Central Oklahoma plays a vital role in the development of employees at Matthews Funeral Home. Many of our funeral directors are graduates of UCO.
Our staff is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We don’t use an answering service. When you call Matthews Funeral Home you will be talking to a staff member.
We believe that when a family calls upon us, we will personally respond to your call. We are the only funeral home in Edmond that does our own embalming. Other funeral homes choose to use an outside embalming service.
Randy and Barbara have been serving families here in Edmond since 1987. They and their family all live in Edmond.
They feel it’s important to live in the community where they serve and they are proud to be a family-run business for over 20 years.
Although not all of the family are involved in the day-to-day operations, behind every small business is a family and they would like to introduce you to them.
Meet Our Staff
Get to know our Funeral Directors and Administrative Team
Randy Matthews
Founder & OwnerRandy graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1981 with a Bachelors of Science degree. He and his wife Barbara married in 1981 and they have two sons Kyle Matthews & WIFE and Kris and wife Chelsey along with 4 grandchildren.
Randy is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Randy worked as a Funeral Director in Oklahoma City before taking a management position in Frederick, Oklahoma.
In 1987 he moved back to Edmond where he began his service to the Edmond community. Randy is a member and President of the Chapter of the Exchange Club, who’s mission is the prevention of child abuse.
He’s a member of the Edmond Historical society and a volunteer at Breakfast on Boulevard, serving food to those in need. Randy is active in the Edmond Chamber of Commerce, having been an ambassador and member of the Board of Directors. Randy and Barbara are members at the Edmond Church of Christ.
Barbara Matthews
Co-founder & AdministratorBarbara is Yukon native moving to Edmond, OK in 1981. She attended the University of Central Oklahoma completing her studies in Funeral Service. She is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and co-owner of Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Edmond, OK.
As a strong supporter of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Funeral Service Department, she began a scholarship campaign to provide funding toward the UCO Funeral Service Endowment fund that will allow scholarships for students who have committed to completing and working in the Funeral Service Profession. The Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association has been matching the funds collected up to $15,000. She also established a clothing closet at the school to help students build a professional wardrobe who are graduating, entering their practicum or starting an apprenticeship.
Barbara is involved in the Edmond Community with Edmond Rotary, past President of the Edmond Senior Community Foundation, Edmond Women’s Club, Ida Freeman Rotary Reader, Edmond Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Edmond Church of Christ.
She is a member of the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.
Most importantly, she and Randy are proud parents of two sons, Kyle, Kris and daughters-in-law WIFE and Chelsey, along with four grandchildren.
Randy and Barb have celebrated over two decades as Edmond’s only locally owned and operated Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Kris Matthews
Funeral Director/EmbalmerKris Matthews is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. He received his first Bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in 2011 and completed his Bachelors of Funeral Science degree in 2017.
Kris worked in the oil and gas industry before returning to school for his Funeral Service degree and license. He is currently involved with Edmond’s Best Business organization and is an ambassador with the Edmond Chamber of Commerce.
Kris is the youngest son of Randy and Barbara and is married to Chelsey (Moffatt) Matthews.
Kris and Chelsey live in Edmond with their two sons, Colton and Cannon, and three dogs. During his spare time, Kris enjoys the lake, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Harley Cox
Funeral Director/EmbalmerHarley is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer with Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2009.
Harley is an army veteran, having served nine years with two tours in Iraq, and is a member of the VFW and American Legion. He is an officer with the OKC chapter of the MES game club, a member of Mensa and an Eagle Scout.
He grew up in southwest Oklahoma City and graduated as a Valedictorian from Westmoore High School. Harley resides in Edmond, with his wife Heather and their two boys, Liam and Aidan.
Rebekah Crockett
Funeral Director/EmbalmerRebekah Crockett is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Funeral Service in 2021 after transferring from Dodge City Community College in 2019.
Rebekah is a covenant member of Bridgeway Church and enjoys being a part of their young adult ministry, Anchor.
She enjoys spending her free time catching up with friends, reading good books, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Casey Richardson
Office ManagerCasey graduated from Spiro High School in Spiro, OK and attended college at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Rose State College.
She is an avid OU football fan and enjoys spending time outdoors.
Casey resides in Guthrie, OK with her daughter, Grace.
Noel Harold
Administrative AssistantNoel Harold joined us in the spring of 2021. She’s a 2016 graduate of Edmond North. After high school, she continued her education at the University of Central Oklahoma as well as Rose State College.
Noel enjoys being able to help others by volunteering at and fundraising for the Hope Center of Edmond. She’s the mother of an active little boy, Weston. They love spending time outdoors playing all types of sports.