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Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel

401 SW Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66603

The Moments Before & After Death

Hugh Elliott wrote, "Death can sneak up on you like a silent kitten, surprising you with it's touch and you have a right to act surprised. Other times death stomps in the front door, unwanted and unannounced, and makes it's noisy way to your seat on the sofa."

Honestly, the experience is different for everyone, as is the way we face the very possibility of our death. We can discover great lessons for those in our lives who are faced with terminal illness, such as humility, acceptance, and the power of compassion to heal old emotional scars. We can also find value in posthumously caring for others, through organ and tissue donation. This section has both practical and insightful reading materials, including valuable information on who to call first, and how to share the sad news with family and friends. Should you have questions on anything you find here, please call us.

Organ & Tissue Donation
Are you or a loved one considering organ donation? Our list of common questions will help in making that decision. We also invite you to speak with our knowledgeable staff.
Who You Should Call First
No one is fully prepared for the death of a loved one. Even when anticipated due to illness, when the moment comes, who should you call? Our guidelines will help.
How to Tell Family Members
What do you want the experience of learning about the passing of a loved one to be for them? Share the news with kindness, and follow our practical suggestions.

Book of Memories

The pinnacle of memorialization, any family member or friends can take advantage of this free services by creating an account and a book to memorialize their loved one.

Immediate Need

If you have immediate need of our services, we're available for you 24 hours a day.

Obituaries & Tributes

It is not always possible to pay respects in person, so we hope that this small token will help.

Pre-Arrangement

Dying is one of the few events in life that's certain to occur, yet one we rarely plan for. Should we spend more time preparing for a two week vacation than we do our last days on Earth?

Expressions of Sympathy

It can be difficult to find the right words, so we have hand-picked a collection of sympathy and remembrance gifts that will be cherished.

Order Flowers

Offer a gift of comfort and beauty to a family suffering from loss.

Daily Grief Support by Email

Grieving doesn't always end with the funeral: subscribe to our free daily grief support email program, designed to help you a little bit every day, by filling out the form below.

Weekly Email Tips to Support a Grieving Friend

It's hard to know what to say when someone experiences loss. Our free weekly newsletter provides insights, quotes and messages on how to help during the first year.

Proudly Serving the Communities of Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Olathe, Overland Park, Tonganoxie, Eudora, Leavenworth, St. Joe, Lenexa, Lee Summit, Mission, Kansas City, and Shawnee Mission.
785-234-1707 Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel
401 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66603
Email: tyson@peacefulrestfuneralchapel.com
785-234-1707 Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel
401 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66603
Email: tyson@peacefulrestfuneralchapel.com
785-234-1707 Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel
401 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66603
Email: tyson@peacefulrestfuneralchapel.com
785-234-1707 Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel
401 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66603
Email: tyson@peacefulrestfuneralchapel.com
785-234-1707 Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel
401 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66603
Email: tyson@peacefulrestfuneralchapel.com