Downing & Lahey Mortuaries and Crematory

Downing & Lahey Mortuaries and Crematory has been a cornerstone of compassionate care in Wichita, Kansas, since 1913. As a family-owned and operated funeral home spanning five generations, we have built a legacy of trust, integrity, and personalized service that sets us apart from corporate-owned competitors. Our primary location at 6555 East Central Avenue in East Wichita is complemented by a second chapel serving the West Wichita community, ensuring we are accessible to families throughout the area whenever they need us.

We understand that the moments following a loss can be overwhelming. That is why our dedicated team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—including holidays—to provide immediate guidance and support. From the very first call, families can expect a steady hand and compassionate voice to help navigate the necessary steps, including transportation, paperwork, and beginning to plan a meaningful tribute.

Our services are designed to honor every life uniquely. We offer traditional funeral services with visitation, modern celebrations of life, and cremation options that do not limit the ways families can memorialize a loved one. Cremation can be paired with a full service before or after, and we provide a wide range of memorialization choices, including burial in a family plot, columbarium niches, urn gardens, scattering services, and custom keepsake jewelry. For those who wish to include loved ones from afar, we offer livestreaming and recording of services.

We are proud to serve families of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, respecting and incorporating religious customs, military honors, or contemporary elements as desired. Our team is well-versed in securing veterans’ benefits, including flag presentations, honor guards, and committal services at national or state veterans cemeteries.

Pre-planning is a cornerstone of our philosophy. By arranging funeral or cremation services in advance, individuals can lock in today’s prices, protect against inflation, and spare loved ones the burden of making difficult decisions during grief. We offer a complimentary Personal Record Guide to help begin this thoughtful process. Financial assistance and prepayment plans are available to ensure every family can honor their loved one with dignity.

Our facility is fully accessible, with wheelchair-friendly entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. We also provide an on-site chapel for services. With a 4.8-star rating from 82 reviews, our commitment to compassion, clarity, and respect has earned the trust of the Wichita community for over a century. At Downing & Lahey, every life deserves to be celebrated with the reverence it merits, and we are honored to walk beside families every step of the way.