About Us
Rumsey-Yost Crematory is Lawrence’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Crematory.
Since 1920, Rumsey-Yost has been known for helpfulness, integrity, and competency from the moment our services are requested. Personal care and attention to detail at fair and affordable prices have earned our firm its excellent reputation.
Our Facilities
Our chapel, visitation rooms, foyer, library, and state-of-the-art preparation room afford the finest in care and service to every family that we are privileged to serve.
Recent Obituaries
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Michael Steven Swalm
1949 ~ 2024 -
Irene Ella (Krueger) Welch
1938 ~ 2024 -
Jo Ann Prather
1941 ~ 2024 -
Matthew Thomas Gish
1986 - 2024 -
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Fredric Neiman Joseph
1949~2024 -
Judy Ann George
1944 ~ 2024 -
Georgine LaVerne McHenry
1950~2024
Our Services
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Service to All Faiths
Our funeral home knows the importance of faith traditions and we do our best to meet the needs of each family in their time of grief. We are pleased to work with people of all faiths.
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Cremation
In 1998, Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home installed the first and only crematory in Lawrence. Four of our funeral directors are certified crematory operators with the Cremation Association of North America.
Cremation Packages -
Veterans
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory provide services honoring the men and women who have served our country.
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Green/Natural Funeral & Burial
For people who want to preserve the environment, green funerals and green burials provide a way to make the end of life more meaningful too.
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Grief Support
Bereavement care helps with the needs of those left to mourn the death of a loved one and is an integral part of the services we provide.
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Funeral Pre-Arrangement
Funeral pre-arranging, or advance funeral planning, is simply a matter of being prepared. None of us takes pleasure in thinking about our deaths, and yet who will take care of all the details when that day comes? It makes good sense to prepare in advance.
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