Our History

Our funeral home is privately-owned by the Newcomer family, who has been in funeral service for five generations. Dove Cremations & Funerals was created to help families celebrate their loved ones in meaningful ways when they choose cremation. Our Southeast Chapel at 29th & Minnesota was built in 1997, and our Southwest Chapel at 37th and Wanamaker was built in 2007.

  • A large building with a sign that says dove on it

    Slide title

    Built in 1997, our classically-designed Southeast Chapel provides a beautiful, serene atmosphere to gather and honor your loved ones.

    Button
  • A large building with a stained glass window is sitting on top of a lush green field.

    Slide title

    Our stately Southwest Chapel was built in 2007 and is graced by the distinctive Angel of the Dawn stained glass window.

    Button
  • The front page of the empire magazine with a picture of a stained glass window

    Slide title

    The seventeen-foot Angel of the Dawn window was originally constructed in 1951 by the world-famous Judson Studios of Los Angeles, California. Judson also created the original stained glass windows in Topeka’s Grace Episcopal Cathedral and the chapel of the Air Force Academy.

    Button
  • A picture of a church in denver colorado

    Slide title

    The window was installed in a funeral home and wedding chapel in Lakewood, Colorado. The funeral home was later taken by the city to build a Wal-Mart, and the window was saved from the demolition by Dove's owners, Ren and Theresa Newcomer.

    Button
  • Two women are working on a stained glass window

    Slide title

    The window was painstakingly disassembled, cleaned and restored by Creations Unique of Topeka while Dove Southwest was being built.

    Button
  • A stained glass window of a woman with wings

    Slide title

    The window weighs over 700 pounds and includes over 1,500 pieces of stained glass.

    Button
  • A room with a table and a television on the wall

    Slide title

    In 2018, Southeast Chapel was updated to allow families to host receptions before or after services.

    Button

We believe you deserve personal service, merchandise of the highest quality, and a price that is fair to you.


You have our word that we will continue to work faithfully to uphold the family heritage that has served Topeka and Shawnee County families so well for generations.