Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel
723 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66603
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Kansas
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“Boswer Johnson is a great Funeral Home to work with. All but (1) Family Member has went to this Funeral Home. They didn’t rush through the Family Meeting, or when we didn’t have all the paperwork, or time, they were very patience. I would recommend there Services, to any Family. Thank You for the Great Job, you did on our Dad, and Service.”
— Georgia Lyons
“I would not recommend this funeral home. The customer service was disjointed and staff clashed with our family members. We did not feel like they ever assumed responsibility for coordinating the funeral arrangements. Instead we were constantly calling with questions and reminders regarding the death certificate, transport of the body, funeral service planning and the obituary. Instead of diminishing my family’s stress during our time of grieving, they added to it. Our experience was not worth the $11,000 we paid. I recommend the business be sold to a new owner who understands the importance of superior customer service.”
— Lucinda Noches Talbert
“Recently my mother pasted away and Rumsey funeral home of Lawrence went above and beyond to accommodate me and my friends. They waited around till 8 pm so my friends could say her goodbyes the day she pasted away. Unlike Bowser Johnson who treated my friend's father so disrespectful. They wouldn't let him be with his son so he could say his goodbyes and they had him for 6 days. They had no compassion and treated him like an alien. He finally got to be with his son 5 minutes before the services. People like that shouldn't be allowed to be in the industry!!! It devastated him and still hasn't recovered from it 3 weeks later. I have never known anyone to be so cold and inconsiderate in the family of grieving. I would never give them the honor to take care of my family or friends not even my worst enemy!!!”
— Kimberly Wasson
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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