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.

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!

I have used Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center, KS for many years. They did my dad's service in…read more2006, my brother's service in 2010 and now my husband in 2024. Jeannie is the best. You get the same quality of service no matter what year. She has been so helpful and fair with everything. We have done long distance burial, local and a cremation. All services have been top notch. At my husband's service recently I got so many compliments on the Funeral home and how everyone was greeted and treated. I highly recommend that if you need this service you contact Jeannie in Valley Center. You won't be sorry!

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.

We worked with Vincent's the Lincoln location 2310 e Lincoln and he was just fantastic! He worked…read morewith my family urgently and went above and beyond to make the viewing for my sister special. I would deal with this business again.

Vincent and Valerie run a first class business. They are professional, knowledgeable and sensitive…read moreto your emotions during one of your most difficult moments in life.

Jason was absolutely wonderful. Both my parents died within 7 months of each other. Jason was…read morecaring and supportive and took us carefully through the process of pre death arrangements. Any questions we had he answered or found the answer. At the deaths he was extremely kind but also, and perhaps more importantly, he was clear and immediately responsive to all questions and requests. It's hard to think clearly through the burial process and Jason made it as simple as it could possibly be. We are very grateful.

My grandma recently passed and I had to fly into Kansas because she was at a memory care unit here…read morefor Alzheimers. I have nothing but great things to say about the quality and care that each employee exudes from the moment they meet you until you leave. They are also extremely considerate and accommodating. I had asked if I could do her makeup since I watched her do it for decades as a little girl, and I was able to spend time with her to do it. Death is always hard, but they definitely made it easier... even if just a little bit.

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.

Our family has used Petersen Funeral Home for a few services for family members through the years…read more My parents had met with them years before they passed away and Petersens still had the folder of information from their meeting and gave use some hints about what the parents had wanted. I have always thought they did a professional job, and were a comfort during times of family stress after a loss.

I was disappointed with several things that happened around our family's services. First, Charlie…read moreprinted the bulletin without any of our information and then decided not to bother to reprint even when he knew that we were expecting it. Fortunately, someone in the office decided that it was important enough to correct, reprint, and deliver, albeit after the service concluded. None of the beautiful flower arrangements made it in time for the service. The flowers were prepared the night before and there was no reason that they could not have been delivered on time, but there was no communication between the funeral home and the florist. Charlie clearly has some issue with Dillon's and encouraged us to use his chosen florist for the casket spray which cost more than twice another local florist. Charlie recommended the pastor of Good Shepherd Hospice and told us that he would be very good, saying he would speak short, but deep. Somehow John didn't have a clue that he was going to do anything. Neither Charlie nor John helped with the Order of Service so I had to do it from Internet research. I went over the Order of Service with John the day before by phone. Even so, he stopped mid-service and asked me who was doing the eulogy. I said "You are." He said he didn't prepare anything. I told him to do something and then he just skipped over it and did nothing, but moved on to our remembrances. We were incredulous. Evidently Charlie didn't bother to communicate with John either. Charlie decided unilaterally that the obituary should not run in the Newton Kansan. He said it was expensive and someone else on his team said it would cost $800-$1000. Absolutely false! So, I had the obituary run in the Newton Kansan myself and paid for it. It cost $77.50. Why would you even say that??? I also paid the charge for the engraving of the stone directly for half the cost given by Charlie. I called Charlie several times only to be told that he was with another family or at a service or at the doctor's office and for some reason just didn't bother to call me back. I called the pastor for days and couldn't reach him either. It really felt like they just didn't care at all during our intense time of grief. Why bother with details??? Isn't that their job? And then we were charged $290 for an obituary that did not run and another that ran for no charge. I am really surprised by our experience. I had heard good things about Petersen's, but granted this was years back when I purchased the funeral plan. I hope our experience was an anomaly and not the norm, but with Charlie in charge, I have my doubts. I tried to work around Charlie, but he said there was no one else I could talk to. It was a mind boggling experience if it wasn't hard enough already.