Downing & Lahey Mortuary

Downing & Lahey is a family-owned funeral home and cremation services provider serving Wichita, Kansas, since 1913. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, the organization offers compassionate, locally guided support to families before, during, and after a loss. Its team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, to assist with immediate arrangements and important decisions.

Services include traditional burial and cremation, personalized funerals and celebrations of life, veteran services, and cremation options supported by an on-site crematory. Families can choose meaningful tributes that reflect a loved one’s beliefs, culture, values, and personal story. The funeral home also provides burial merchandise, markers and monuments, green burial information, and guidance on choosing a cemetery.

For those planning ahead, Downing & Lahey offers pre-arrangement support, appointments, and a complimentary Personal Record Guide. Additional resources include grief support, help with veterans’ benefits and Social Security, cultural and faith-based services, and practical guidance after a death.