I recently used them for my Uncle when he passed away. It was very over priced after researching I…read morefound average cost for transportation and cremation to be under $3000.00 and I was charged almost $5000.00, this included NO EXTRAS (help with obituary, urn, services, etc.) and the company owner was not helpful with any questions asked etc. it was really just here you go and bye.

Tim with Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home went above and beyond in assisting my family when we…read moresuffered an unexpected loss due to COVID. Tim handled the transfer from another funeral home with professionalism and no complaints, even though I know this was an uncomfortable and not an easy task! Tim never rushed us in our decisions. He was kind, patient, and very calm. His demeanor was very comforting and understanding. Tim explained our options very thoroughly. We had some unusual requests. Tim never blinked an eye. He treated each of us with compassion. Tim and staff were professional at all times and very accessible. I highly recommend! I also encourage everyone reading to do pre-planning services to make funeral planning much easier on their family. Unexpected losses do happen!

From the owner: "Honoring tradition, respecting change…read more At Carpenter Breland Funeral Home our emphasis is on the importnace of meeting family needs while providing loving care and compassion at a most difficult time in your life. We are a family owned funeral home that was established in 1886. We are here to help you with services for your loved one or to assist you with pre-planning and/or prefunding a service.

Thank you Don Kennedy of Kennedy Koster funeral home in Oakley, Kansas for the thoughtful, loving,…read moreprofessional, friendly and thorough funeral services you provided your company provided to us for my grandmother's passing. We have much thanks for your handling everything (getting her obituary in the newspapers/online; the viewing and Wake; the funeral; the grave-site services). I am very sure there were hundreds of things you all did "behind the scenes" to have her services occur without a hitch, allowing us to grieve and celebrate the life of our Mary. Again, all our thanks. I highly recommending utilizing Kennedy Koster Funeral Home. Tamra Hartman