Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, formerly known as Brennan's of Topeka has been a well established funeral home serving the Topeka area since 1916. We hope that our web site will provide any information you may be seeking whether you are experiencing a loss, are considering pre-arrangements or just browsing.
Should you have any questions, our dedicated staff will be available to assist you. Our mission is to provide thoughtful and compassionate service with dignity and respect. We will take the time to listen and provide guidance to help you facilitate the type of service that reflects your loved one.
Should you have any questions, our dedicated staff will be available to assist you. Our mission is to provide thoughtful and compassionate service with dignity and respect. We will take the time to listen and provide guidance to help you facilitate the type of service that reflects your loved one.
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A funeral is an important part of grieving, and often the first step in the healing process. For thousands of years, funerals have been the preferred means of expressing grief and paying tribute to loved ones. When dealing with loss and grief, there is no single solution that meets the needs of every individual.
Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.
Most of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love.
Someone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.
Reviews (4)
Jonathan Collins
Nov 11, 2020
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Brennan Mathena Funeral Home was the best! Paul assisted my siblings and I through an unexpected death of my mom. Paul and the staff were so caring the entire time. I know when my mom died we did not know what to do and how to proceed with services. My sister called another funeral group first asking about what options there were do to Covid-19. Not once did that funeral group say " i am sorry for your lose".When she called Brenna Mathena Paul answered and when she told him about our mom that was the first thing Paul said. Paul was absolutely great! If you have a love one pass Brenna Mathena is
Greg Frederick
Nov 05, 2019
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Marcia Gutierrez
Dec 10, 2018
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If you would have asked me 20 years ago, I would have said "NO". At the cemetery for my brother's funeral we were rushed to leave the gravesite by the man from the funeral home. His reasoning was that they need to get the casket in the ground. They have redeemed themselves by the personal care we received when my Dad passed away in September. Troy was so thoughtful and caring. With his help, my Dad's funeral was a very beautiful ceremony! 20 years later, very grateful for the caring staff at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home.
Mary Kay Hendrickson
Sep 01, 2018
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