Funeral home in Baxter Springs, KS
Derfelt Crematory
328 East 12th St., Baxter Springs, KS 66713

About Derfelt Crematory
- Fourth-generation family ownership and operation, with active family members in key roles.
- Staff members hold advanced professional certifications, including Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC).
- Staff members are actively involved in local community service, such as volunteer firefighting and EMT roles.
- Transparent pricing with a General Price List readily available on their website.
- On-site crematory at Derfelt's Baxter Chapel location.
History
- 2009Jerry and Peggy Derfelt acquired all shares of Derfelt Funeral Homes Inc.
Staff
- Jerry and Peggy DerfeltOwners
- Stephen Derfelt, CFSP, CPCFuneral Director/Embalmer
- Kyle WadeFuneral Director/Embalmer
- Curt McCullough, CFSPFuneral Director/Embalmer
- Jenny DerfeltPreneed Counselor
Prices
Direct cremation at Derfelt Crematory is $555 below the Kansas median of $2,550 (248 Kansas homes with a price).
Basic burial at Derfelt Crematory is $1,938 below the Kansas median of $4,633 (84 Kansas homes with a price).
Services
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Graveside service
- Pre-planning
Not listed: Direct cremation, Memorial service, Green burial, Veterans services, Grief support and Shipping and out-of-town transfers. Ask if you need one.
Also offered
- Visitation
- Reception
- Committal service
- Columbarium
- Ashes returned to family
Facilities
- Funeral home
- Faith traditions
- Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, Assemblies of God, Catholic, Church of the Nazarene, Pentecostal Church of God, Seventh-day Adventist and Non-denominational Christian
From Derfelt Crematory's website
Why Plan Ahead?
Making arrangements beforehand allows time to consider all options and ensure all necessary details are covered.
Is Preplanning Easy?
Yes, you can fill out a form or meet with staff to create a plan, which can be changed later.
Who Decides the Plan?
Preplanning allows you to create your own unique life celebration, and involving family helps them feel connected and ensures arrangements reflect your desires.
How Does Preplanning Relieve Family Burden?
Preplanning removes the burden from your family, giving them more time and energy to focus on healing and remembrance.
Can I Prepay?
Yes, prepayment can save money by protecting against inflation and price changes, with funds deposited into a trust until needed, providing peace of mind for your family.
What If I Move After Preplanning?
Your preplanned arrangements and prepayments are recorded and easily transferable to any funeral home in the United States.
Nearby funeral homes
- Derfelt Funeral Home, Inc.Direct cremation $1,995
- Paul Thomas Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLCDirect cremation $2,040
- Midland Cremation SocietyDirect cremation $695
- Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service
- Parker MortuaryDirect cremation $1,770
- Four State CremationDirect cremation $1,725
- Bath-Naylor Funeral Home
- Thornhill-Dillon MortuaryDirect cremation $1,770
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Common questions
How much is direct cremation at Derfelt Crematory?
Derfelt Crematory lists direct cremation at $1,995, $555 below the Kansas median of $2,550 across 248 Kansas homes.
Does Derfelt Crematory offer cremation?
Yes. Cremation is on Derfelt Crematory's service list.
What funeral homes are near Derfelt Crematory?
Derfelt Funeral Home, Inc. (direct cremation $1,995), Paul Thomas Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC (direct cremation $2,040) and Midland Cremation Society (direct cremation $695).