Funeral home in Colwich, KS
Wulf-Ast Mortuary
213 West Wichita Avenue, Colwich, KS 67030
About Wulf-Ast Mortuary
Wulf-Ast Mortuary in Colwich, Kansas is owned by Rickey Yoder, who serves as funeral director and embalmer. The mortuary's staff are licensed funeral directors who work with each family's personal requests and traditions. For families choosing cremation with a traditional funeral service, the mortuary offers cremation caskets built specifically for cremation, and it also offers urn vaults for families who plan to bury an urn.
Staff
- Rickey YoderOwner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
- Karen YoderOwner/Chief Financial Officer
- Paul EdmistonFuneral Director/Embalmer/Pre-Arrangements
- Jeff JohnsonPre-Arrangements and Monuments
- Jamee ScottFuneral Director & Monuments
Services
- Direct cremation
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Graveside service
- Memorial service
- Pre-planning
Not listed: Burial, Green burial, Veterans services, Grief support and Shipping and out-of-town transfers. Ask if you need one.
Also offered
- Celebrant services
- Monuments
From Wulf-Ast Mortuary's website
What is Cremation?
Cremation refers to the process of transforming the body into bone fragments using heat. Any metal objects that may have been included with the body are then removed and the remaining fragments are crushed into an ash. Today, many people from various backgrounds are choosing cremation as a more economic and convenient option to a traditional burial.
What does cremated remains mean?
Cremated remains, a.k.a. cremains, refers to the ashes that remain after the cremation process.
Why do most families choose cremation?
Cremation has become increasingly popular due to its affordability among other reasons. Many people also choose cremation for environmental concerns, the dignity and simplicity of cremation, and the flexibility it affords in the planning and disposition of the body.
Can the family be present during cremation?
Yes. Our modern facility is designed to allow family members to be present during the cremation process.
Is embalming required before cremation?
No. State laws do not mandate embalming prior to cremation. Our proper refrigeration technique and modern facilities eliminate that need. However, the family may opt for embalming when having a funeral service or viewing.
Is an urn required for cremation?
The law does not require that families supply an urn. However, the family may choose to bury the remains in an urn, place the urn in a columbarium, store the remains in an urn, or use an urn during a memorial service. If choosing to bury the urn in a cemetery, you may be required to select an urn vault as well which will protect the urn and the surrounding earth.
Nearby funeral homes
- Wulf-Ast Mortuary - Garden Plain
- Wulf-Ast Mortuary - Mount Hope
- Resthaven MortuaryDirect cremation $3,900
- Downing & Lahey Mortuary WestDirect cremation $3,335
- Affordable Cremations PlusDirect cremation $875
- Wulf-Ast Mortuary ChapelDirect cremation $795
- Webb-Shinkle MortuaryDirect cremation $2,445
- Baker Funeral Home West Wichita
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Hospices that serve 67030
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- Good Shepherd Hospice, Wichita5 of 5 stars from families
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- Gentiva, Wichita4 of 5 stars from families
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Common questions
Does Wulf-Ast Mortuary offer direct cremation?
Yes. Direct cremation is on Wulf-Ast Mortuary's service list.
What funeral homes are near Wulf-Ast Mortuary?
Wulf-Ast Mortuary - Garden Plain, Wulf-Ast Mortuary - Mount Hope and Resthaven Mortuary (direct cremation $3,900).