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Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel

401 SW Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66603

Who You Should Call First

It really depends on how and where the death occurred. Where a death has been anticipated, call your attending physician.

If the death is unexpected, call emergency services first. If there are no emergency services or doctor available in your area, or you are concerned or uncertain about the circumstances surrounding a death, contact your local coroner’s office or the Office of the Chief Coroner.

The other first calls you should make include:

1. The funeral home
2. Immediate family members
3. Employers
4. Your Pastor
5. Your close friends

When you think about it, these calls are being made for two distinct reasons:

  • To notify the authorities and obtain assistance in dealing with the body
  • To notify the social circle, and gather family and friends together for support

Naturally the first of those reasons takes priority, because it is your responsibility to care for your loved one. In fact, we think of this as one of the final acts of love that you can take. Placing their body in the care of professionals can be a relief, and will give you the space to make those calls involved in the second category of outreach: the purely social notifications that will surround you with support.

The death of a loved one can make us feel numb and ineffective. If this is the case for you, and you'd like additional advice about who to call, and when, reach out to us. We’ll be pleased to be your ally during this difficult time.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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