Paul and Marisol were wonderful at our time of need. Paul was kind and caring and made us feel…read morecomfortable as we worked through all the details involved in cremating our beloved. I would highly recommend the services here. These people are lovely. Thank you, Marisol and Paul. We appreciate you.

Efficient, professional, caring and comforting. When my…read moremother recently passed away at 96, we had just completed advance (we thought) prearrangements for her. Once Brennan-Mathena was notified, they took over everything from there, so we didn't have to worry over anything. She was a WWII veteran, so all I had to do was fax them her separation papers, and they arranged with the American Legion to have her buried with full military honors, as she had so wanted. We couldn't have been treated better, and I highly recommend Brennan-Mathena.

Do your research. Prearranged funeral should not be decided in one sitting. We were unaware of…read moreclasses offered by PG on prearrangement. We were not told or offered them during our discussion. Because of this we incurred additional expenses. The staff are friendly and courteous throughout.

I officiated a serve there this week and everything went smooth. There was excellent…read morecommunication, easy access to staff, and flexibility with programming. Thank you for doing a great job.

On a warm afternoon visit, Topeka Cemetery felt like one of those quiet places where the city seems…read moreto pause for a moment. Founded in 1859, it carries that early Kansas semse of history with long rows of older stones and a layout that still reflects its 19th century roots. Two of the more interesting figures buried here are George Tobey Anthony who served as the seventh governor of Kansas after a career as a Civil War officer and newspaperman, and Frank P. MacLennan, the longtime editor and publisher of the Topeka State Journal who helped shape journalism in the region. Visiting their markers adds a little depth to the walk, especially when you enjoy connecting names to the broader story of Kansas. I also made it a point to see the Civil War memorial and it was pretty cool to see one on the Union side as I am usually traveling in the south. The statue has that classic soldier-at-rest look and stands out nicely against the older sections of the cemetery. It is a peaceful place overall, relatively easy to navigate, and worth a stop if you enjoy historic cemeteries or want a quiet moment in Topeka. [Review 797 of 2026 - 137 in Kansas - 25977 overall]

The historic Topeka Cemetery provides several reasons for a casual historian to pay a visit to east…read moreTopeka. First is the Mausoleum Row, a cluster of about a dozen mausoleums all erected between 1880 and 1910ish that is listed on the National Historic Site index. They overlook downtown Topeka and the capitol to the west about 20 blocks away and it provides a nice serene vista. Vice President and Topeka's favorite son Charles Curtis is buried here - VP for Herbert Hoover 1929 -1933. The highest ranking Native American to serve the US government, ironically graves of those that fought against Native Americans in the Indian Wars are also buried nearby. Many Civil War soldiers and veterans are laid to rest here also.