Resthaven Mortuary & Resthaven Gardens of Memory

07/23/2025

Dr. Alan Wolfelt, recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors, hears from journalists, colleagues, friends, family and others. Here he shares his thoughts on anger spurred by violence and how mourning can help drive change. https://bit.ly/3KVQoUn

07/22/2025

Meet three women — all very much alive — who’ve pre-planned their funerals to insulate their families from financial hardship and added stress. https://bit.ly/3MQdNbg

07/21/2025

Ease the emotional and financial burden for loved ones by planning your celebration of life in advance. The best gift you can give your family is peace of mind. Plan now. When you’re ready to get started, message me for more details.

07/20/2025

Dignity Memorial LIFT® is a social support program that helps surviving spouses adjust to the loss of their partners. The program gives members the opportunity to socialize with others who share similar feelings and experiences. The Dignity Memorial LIFT program encourages members to invest emotional energy in fellowship with other members as well as in educational activities.

07/19/2025

People choose cremation for many reasons. Some see it as easier from an emotional standpoint. Others perceive it as less costly. Cremation comes with a certain flexibility that many appreciate. And those with environmental concerns find it a friendlier alternative to casket burial. https://bit.ly/3qHhZ4t

07/18/2025

The 6-foot-depth requirement for graves originated in the 1660s as a precaution to prevent the spreading of disease during the London plagues. Today, most states require a minimum of 18 inches of soil to cover a casket, creating about a 4-foot grave depth.

07/18/2025

When someone we love passes, it’s not the big things we miss most. It’s all the irreplaceable little things that made them special. It’s the details that matter most. https://bit.ly/3LgKprU

07/17/2025

Despite the wild Wichita winds, our team showed up and showed out in support of Juneteenth! Grateful for the chance to stand with our community and celebrate freedom, resilience, and unity.

07/17/2025

🌈 Wichita Pride Parade 2025 We were proud to join in colorful force, celebrating love, inclusion, and the vibrant spirit that unites us all.

From the parade route to the event area, we stood together in support of every identity and story. Because at the heart of it all, we're beautifully different—and wonderfully the same.

07/08/2025

Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Thomas Johnson, one of our own Dignity Memorial Wichita team members, to Location Manager of Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory. We’re proud to continue this journey together and look forward to all that the future holds!

07/04/2025