From Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
Family Owned & Operated Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory is locally owned and operated. Our family has been serving the Wichita area community for over 100 years and five generations. Many local firms are owned by publicly traded companies and multinational corporations. When you choose Downing & Lahey, you are working with people who understand the local community and all its traditions. It also means we can make decisions that serve your family best, not far away shareholders. Higher Standards Downing & Lahey is the only funeral home in all of greater Wichita that meets and exceeds the standards of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, a professional organization fewer than 7% of funeral homes are eligible to join.
Google: 4.4/5
Had there been a way to give Downing and Lahey a million stars it would not have been enough. Sharon and I pre-planned and pre-paid our services which made her passing one less thing for me to worry about. D&L showed me so much care and dignity from the initial planning process through the Graveside final. I was in aviation customer services for 47 years, so I know what it takes to make and keep 'customers' happy, and Downing & Lahey checked every box to my complete satisfaction. My darling Sharon entered the gates of heaven from her bed in our living room. Compassus Hospice made one call to D&L and they sent 2 people who handled Sharon's body with Dignity and Compassion,...read full review
Very patient, compassionate and organized. My dad's funeral was 3 years ago. It was very nice and they accommodated his military service. They sent helpful tips through email following the service.
If I could give a 10 star rating I certainly would! This is the 5th time our family has used Downing and Lahey to help us with a family member who has passed. They were great each and every time. This last time they were exceptional! I can’t say enough about how helpful, kind, caring and considerate they were! Everyone we came in contact there was very compassionate and professional. I recommend them to anyone I can. I would like to Thank Ren Scherling so very much. He went above and beyond to help us. He took care of everything from start to finish. He also took great care to prepare our son for viewing. Which was no small task considering he was killed in a motorcycle...read full review