Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden
124 NW Fillmore St, Topeka, KS, 66606
About Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden
Guided tours offered in a replica 1800s town with a schoolhouse, church, general store & gardens.
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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.
What Families Say
“Lovely place to spend an afternoon! We went on a Sunday a couple months ago and had a fun time exploring the walking paths and the buildings that were open. (There were no tours due to the weekend, but we were able to visit the stores that were open.) The grounds are beautifully kept with flower gardens, fish ponds, and fountains. There were some great informational plaques everywhere as well to explain the history of each of the buildings. It was great getting to see this taste of the past.”
— Mary
“I wish we had arrived earlier in the day to spend more time here. We chose to visit on a whim during a break from long drive and it was a great place to stretch our legs. Plenty to do and see, and the General Store merchandise of old fashioned toys was VERY tempting! They also sold bags that you could pan for gold or other gems/precious metals (bags were labeled).”
— Becky Davis
“What a lovely little place to walk through a touch of history. Being able to get close to architecture from such a long time ago. I went during a time when they didn't have the buildings open to walk through them. And there was practically no one there. Which made it easy to just explore. I know that the Mansion often holds events as well. It did seem like a place with a ton more history on the inside. This time was purely the grounds themselves. Everything around the area was well taken care of. The flowers and plants in bloom are completely outstanding. And almost everything was labeled in case you wanted to know what was growing. The paths were easily accessible, and really just a breath of fresh air. I recommend checking out this place at least once. Personally I would like to go back when the shops are open, to get the full experience.”
— Ash
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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