Honestly, I don't really want to write a review for a service that centers around end of life…read more But if your loved one has made a request for cremation instead of other burial services, then Core Cremation makes that process as compassionate and thorough as possible. From the time that I reached out via a form on their website to the time in which actual services had to be rendered, I always felt like Core had thorough respect for my father's posthumous wishes. Communication was timely and clear, showed a wonderful level of reverence, and never left me asking questions. Gim made my family feel comfortable with this portion of the process while respecting our grief, providing the needed details, ranging from transport to paperwork. Personally, I felt like I could not have made a better choice. Mortuary services are very much à la carte, and core cremation starts their services at $995. When you add on certificate certificates, urns, or other remembrances, your price tag can go up, but the value is spot on. it was an honor to fulfill my father's wishes and Core Cremation helped to ease our hearts during a difficult time.

CC is a great company to work with. I've used them twice, and they are very helpful…read more From picking up my mom at the nursing home to delivering of the remains, they do it, quickly and with respect. The death certificates came quickly, so I could take the next steps. CC does all of this very reasonably. I recommend them to everyone!

Kind and compassionate staff, as you'd expect. The venue is also beautiful and conveniently located…read moreon Rock Road. We appreciated their flexibility in changing arrangements "on the fly" in response to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions. The staff was easy to work with despite having make plans from a distance. And on a morbid but appreciated note, their embalming work was very good and natural looking.

Went to the Derby office to make arrangements for our sons service, Christopher was extremely…read moreprofessional caring made sure that everything we needed was taken care during one of the most emotional times of lives, everything was beautifully prepared all details of the service went smoothly. The compassion that ever staff member showed to us made us know our son was taken care with the utmost respect. We couldn't have made through this without them.

I'll never forget the completely incompetent thing this place did when my mother died. She died in…read moreher home in Wichita. March 1st 1980. My brother and his wife were there when it happened. He called Broadway mortuary. Only one person showed up. Maybe because it was late at night. This employee actually had the nerve to ask my brother to help him get our mother into their vehicle! She'd just died! He understandably told them he couldn't do it. Honestly! The nerve! I wouldn't trust them for anything. Every time I'd ever have to drive by Broadway mortuary I'd think of how awful they are. I'm so glad I don't live in Wichita anymore. Idiots.

When my mother passed away during Covid, the staff of Broadway Mortuary couldn't have been more…read morehelpful. My mom's hair had not been cut or colored for many months before her passing. Broadway Mortuary made her look like herself. Hair-do, color, make up, nails all as she would have wanted them done. They were supportive, caring, communicative. Thank you so much for making a difficult time more bearable.

My brother in law passed away 7/17/2019. We were not prepared. No insurance and no burial. We live…read morein Haysville. At 2 00 am you're not prepared for what to do. I called our local "new" SHINKLE funeral home in town thinking, small town, small price. This is NOT the case. Direct cremation was $2873. That's, no service, no container, that's it. After we put him to rest in southern Oklahoma, I called several funeral homes. They are required by law to give prices over the phone. Out of 10 places I called AFFINITY was the cheapest and most reasonable at $1267, along with a black cremation urn. They were curtious and informative. I will definitely be doing business with them and I will tell my 600 member church about them. I feel we were taken advantage of in our small little town.

I recently used Affinity to arrange the services for a loved one. I read the reviews as I always do…read moreand discovered that the were old and about staff that were no longer employed. My experience with Affinity was very positive and I was very pleased with the staff, organization and the entire process. Positive experience and I highly recommend.

We recently attended a funeral at this place and were very disappointed, not only in their lack of…read moredirection/planning/professionalism, but in the fact that no additional seating had been prepared for the overflow and no one had introduced themselves as part of the funeral home so we had no way to ask questions about if/where we could sit until just minutes before the funeral started. They also had not saved seating directly behind the immediate family for other close family members (this is done out of respect for the family) even though this is normal professional courteous procedure. And there was not enough parking in their lot making it difficult for people who had to park out on the street (during rain) especially for those who were elderly and/or disabled. I emailed the home after the funeral asking them to address these issues. It has been 10 days since and....crickets.

From the moment I talked to Larry on the phone I just knew it was the right one. If you're looking…read morefor a place that combines professionalism, compassion, and exceptional service during an incredibly difficult time, this mortuary exceeds all expectations. Their ability to listen attentively to our needs, offer thoughtful suggestions, and guide us through the entire process made a challenging time just a little bit easier. Every step of the way, they demonstrated an unwavering commitment to honoring our loved one's life and legacy. What stood out most, however, was the level of care and attention the staff put into every step of the process, from helping with paperwork to coordinating the memorial. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking care during such a sensitive and emotional time.

In a very difficult time, Todd and Ms Betty made my life much easier. My father passed away in…read moreWichita KS and was buried in Monroe LA. I needed to be in California immediately following my father's death. Todd and Ms Betty took over and made the arrangements so much easier and smoother in getting my father prepared and transported. They were respectful, professional and personal all at the same time. I could not have asked for better service! I would recommend them to anyone who wishes to show respect and love to their loved ones. Mr. Todd was on time, prepared and stayed at the funeral site to ensure all went well. I can not thank them enough for all they have done for me and my family.

It's strange saying that I'd rate a funeral home 5 out of 5 stars, but Todd and Miss Betty really…read moregave me the best service that made my situation so much easier to handle. My husband had just passed away and we were not well prepared. I knew he wanted to be cremated but I had other questions. I called around town to many funeral homes and some of them really shocked me how hard it was to get information out of them. Central Avenue was the only one to really impress me and they were so gracious that I felt so comfortable. I felt welcomed and not pressured during the entire process. They were organized, well prepared for my questions, efficient, and timely getting things prepared by the time we needed them.

Yet another update 9/13/21: Went to place new flowers on my parents graves today & there were yet…read moreagain, 6 inch deep tire tracks right over the base of my mothers grave. Looks like this is going to be a ongoing issue. I called & they just said they'd put in an order and call me when it was fixed. No apology, excuse or anything. These people are the absolute worst. PLEASE THINK TWICE BEFORE USING LAKEVIEW. There are much nicer kept & much more affordable cemeteries all around.

I worked with Isidro and Jayde for both my mother-in-law's and my husband's burials last year. They…read moreare the best. They have become like members of the family. We liked them so much after my mother-in-law died that I knew I couldn't go anywhere else when my husband died unexpectedly. I called Jayde immediately and she handled all the arrangements with our KCFD union rep to get him transported from Kansas City to Wichita. Sometimes I wish he wasn't so far away but I couldn't have worked with strangers during that difficult time. They supported me then and they continue to do so, staying in touch and checking up on me. My mother-in-law had prepaid for her burial spot next to her parents. We have some problems with her beautiful headstone being dirty because that area seems to have a lot of sand and so grass doesn't grow. But when we complained about it sinking, they fixed it. My grandparents and my husband are inside in mausoleums and my mother pre-purchased a spot in there as well. I will have a joint spot with my husband. So, between all the family, we're pretty familiar with Lakeview. My dad and his family are at Resthaven and Jayde also works out there. I learned that the body preparation is done at Resthaven. Isidro even got me a quote for changing my dad's headstone. At the time we placed it, we either didn't think of or couldn't afford to get a vase. Now I'm thinking of replacing it with one that accommodates a vase. There are lots of cemeteries to choose from but in the end, I think the people make the difference and Jayde and Isidro have definitely made a difference for our family.

We worked with Dan after our Mother passed away. I can honestly say the team at Downing and Lahey…read morewere very professional, patient and full of compassion. They were happy to explain even the tiniest of details for us (as our heads were in a "grief fog" for most of the time.) The fact that they are a locally owned, family business meant a great deal to us...we never felt like a "number." And they made Mom look really lovely and peaceful. In a time of such pain, it was nice not to have anything negative "piled on" by poor service in such a sensitive situation.