Warren-McElwain Mortuary and Cremation Services

Warren-McElwain Mortuary and Cremation Services

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Services

Warren-McElwain provides a full range of services including burial, cremation in our own crematory, entombment, or body donation. We offer a complete line of granite and bronze markers and arrange the installation in any cemetery. Complete pre-planning in advance of immediate need is also available.

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services offers a diversity of products and services designed to meet the needs of those we serve. The following is a directory of some of those services.

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Please Call (785) 843-1120
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Funerals

Casket display room in Lawrence Burial Vault display wall at Warren McElwain Mortuary

Casket display room in Lawrence

Burial Vault display wall at Warren McElwain Mortuary

Traditional Funeral Services (Chapel or Church) »

  • The body is present for the service.
  • May be religious or secular in content.
  • May request a visitation the day of the service or the night before.

Graveside Services »

  • Cemetery of your choice.
  • May replace a chapel or church service.
  • May request a visitation the day of the service or the night before.
  • Called a “graveside inurnment” service for cremation.

Memorial Service »

  • May be held at the chapel, church, care facility, or another location of choice.
  • The body is not present.

Cremation Services:

Warren McElwain's cremation arrangement room with urns Green burial display in Warren McElwain's Lawrence building

Warren McElwain's cremation arrangement room with urns

Green burial display in Warren McElwain's Lawrence building

Contemporary Cremation »

  • Similar to a Traditional Funeral with the body present (embalming), and viewing.
  • Cremation occurs after the ceremony.
  • Use ceremonial casket (rental) or cremation casket.
  • May request a visitation the day of the service or the night before.
  • Selection of urns available.

Traditional Cremation »

  • Memorial Service, limited viewing (no embalming).
  • Cremation takes place as soon as paperwork is complete.
  • Choice of minimum container or cremation casket.
  • Selection of urns available.

Direct Cremation »

  • No services or ceremony. No embalming.
  • Minimum container or cremation casket.
  • Cremation occurs as soon as paperwork is complete.
  • May request a visitation or a memorial gathering with no ceremony.
  • Selection of urns available.

Green (Natural) Burial »

  • No embalming.
  • Limited viewing.
  • Refrigeration is used until the day of burial.
  • May use the Natural Burial Section at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.
  • Selection of natural burial caskets and containers are available.

Merchandise »

  • Caskets
  • Ceremonial (Rental) and Cremation Caskets
  • Green (Natural) caskets
  • Monuments and Markers
  • Cremation Urns
  • Memorialization Items
  • DVD Video Tributes
  • Webcasting – Lawrence Location Only

Cemetery Arrangements (Warren-McElwain Mortuary is able to service all cemeteries.)

  • Burial Spaces
  • Mausoleum Crypts
  • Burial Vaults
  • Niches for Cremation Urns
  • Monuments and Markers. (We have a full line.)

Cremation ProductsCremation Products

CasketsCaskets

Other Services

  • Arrange for Certified Funeral Celebrant for non-religious service
  • Arrange for scattering of ashes at sea
  • Transfer (Shipping) Services
  • Full Body Donations to KU Medical Center
  • Assistance with Organ Banks for Tissue Donations

Veterans Services

  • Advise & Assist with Veterans Burials & Benefits
  • Information on National Cemeteries

Aftercare

Lawrence, KS

Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Contact Robin Colerick-Shinkle – 785-505-3140
Visiting Nurses Hospice – 785-843-3738
Douglas County Senior Services – 785-842-0543

Great Lakes Hospice (Formerly Grace Hospice)
Great Lakes Hospice in association with Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living-785-841-5000 or 1-800-396-7778
Presbyterian Manor sponsored by Grace Hospice – 785-841-5300
Widowed Too Soon – 785-841-5300
Phil Friedeman (Individual) – 785-843-5339

Topeka, KS

Midland Hospice – 785-232-2044
– Campus Supporting Grieving Kids – 785-232-2044 ext. 701100

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Please feel free to contact us at (785) 843-1120 or info@warrenmcelwain.com regarding any questions that you may have on any of the above services or for more specific details.

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