Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, we operate funeral homes and cemeteries in ten states. We are a growing, dynamic and innovative company, focused completely on providing families with the highest quality funeral service at a fair price.
We are very proud to be privately-owned and known as one of the most progressive, growth-oriented funeral service providers in the country. Our highest commitment is to provide the best possible service to each family we serve – one family at a time, every day.
We are always recruiting talented professionals to work as funeral directors, managers, preneed sales associates, administrative professionals and support staff.
Our Home Office and cemeteries provide opportunities in Accounting, Compliance, Facilities Management, Groundskeeping, Human Resources, Information Technology, Learning & Development and Marketing.
Throughout our history, our company has always been characterized by the pursuit of Excellence in everything we do, a relationship of Trust with the families we serve, Care for our associates and our communities, and the ongoing pursuit of Growth both as individuals and as a company. These four values serve as points on a compass, guiding our daily actions and decisions, helping us to do the right thing.
“I actually get to do something incredibly rewarding. I have more time with my family at home and have begun to spend a little more time with families who have lost a loved one. I feel at home and it is hospitality in a very rare, genuine form.”
Barbara Capriotti
Assistant Manager Syracuse NY
“I enjoy being part of great teams and Newcomer is a great team. Everyone is encouraged to use their talents to make the company better.”
Joe King
Chief Financial Officer Topeka, KS
“Like most funeral directors, I work very hard during the workday, but I’m always home for dinner with my family. Family time is extremely important to me and Newcomer, my employer, understands that. They value me as an employee and want me to be successful and happy.”
Adam Byers
Funeral Director, Columbus, OH
“My daughter Madeline was born in 2014. Newcomer has been simply amazing with its support during my maternity leave and now as a working mother. I have all the flexibility I need to do my job at work and at home. I am so happy at Newcomer, but most importantly so is Madeline.”
Samantha Waltermyer
Funeral Director, Toledo, OH
“I love being part of a company that cares.”
Sandra Villegas
Account Representative Topeka, KS
“I wanted to find a way to be able to help people, so when I saw the opening at Newcomer I knew it was the position for me.”
Amy Moon
Administrative Assistant Rochester, NY
“Joining Newcomer straight out of college as an apprentice allowed me to return home to Akron. I am now the Managing Funeral Director and am truly impressed by the dedication our associates show each and every family we serve on a daily basis. Our team goes above and beyond to provide high-quality service at an affordable price. There’s no place I’d rather be.”
Robyn Deterling
Managing Funeral Director, Akron, OH
“I used to be a Funeral Director at a small, family owned funeral home. It was a very nice place, but as the youngest/newest director, I found myself constantly on call. Working at Newcomer has made my job fun again.At work I am part of a family atmosphere that runs like a well - oiled machine to manage all the details involved in a caring, traditional funeral service.I also love the fact that when I am home with my boyfriend and cats, I have the time to enjoy them. ”
Jessica Combs
Funeral Director, Orlando, FL
“I love being able to help families through one of the most difficult times of their lives and help plan a meaningful service. ”
Mark Forney
Area Manager, Dayton, OH
“I love assisting families. Nothing makes me more satisfied than when a family leaves the funeral home in better spirits than when they came.”
David Wilcox
Funeral Director Albany NY
“I don’t feel like I’m working when I’m at work. The Charles Bukowski poem, The Consummation of Grief, “I was born for this. I was born to hustle roses down the avenues of the dead.” Sums it up best.”
Megan Castilleja
Crematory Operator Dayton, OH
“I decided to get into the funeral industry because I love to serve the community. I am passionate because I have a heart for not only people, but hurting people.”
Brandee Wilkinson
Funeral Director Akron, OH
Welcome to our blog. This is our channel for sharing information with you on topics ranging from cremation and funeral planning to grief support and positive living.
Our company benefits from a long and rich tradition dating back to 1893, when D.W. Newcomer opened a funeral home in Kansas City. Followed by his son, grandson, and great-grandson Ren Newcomer, the tradition of providing quality funeral service at a fair price has guided the family for generations.
We believe every family deserves personal service, merchandise of the highest quality, and a price that is fair. This belief has guided our expansion and plans for future growth. Learn more about how our company has grown over the years in the timeline below.
Kansas City craftsman D.W. Newcomer asked to make casket by a friend and begins business.
D.W.’s son David expands business and purchases land in what will become Kansas City’s Plaza district to build a funeral home.
Newcomer’s Plaza funeral home expands.
United States Navy veteran Warren Newcomer, a third-generation funeral director, joins the family business.
Warren Newcomer steps out of Kansas City business, retains funeral home in Topeka, Kansas.
Warren’s son Ren graduates from the University of Kansas and joins the family business in Topeka, Kansas.
Ren Newcomer purchases Parker-Price and Penwell-Gabel Mid Town in Topeka, KS.
Ren marries Theresa Cernich of Kansas City.
Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas is purchased.
Penwell-Gabel opens in Junction City.
Ren and Theresa launch Newcomer Funeral Home, a value-priced alternative to the high cost of funeral services.
Memorial Chapel in Olathe is built.
Lakewood, Colorado funeral home opens in original location.
Albany, New York location opens in a remodeled insurance claims office.
The South Dayton, Ohio chapel opens in a remodeled grocery store.
Akron, Ohio chapel opens in a remodeled cafeteria.
The Casper, Wyoming funeral home opens.
The Southeast Chapel in Topeka, Kansas is built.
Parker-Price in Topeka, KS is remodeled
The West Rochester, New York chapel opens.
The East Orlando location opens.
Newcomer Funeral Home opens in Columbus, Ohio.
Newcomer Funeral Home opens in Toledo, Ohio.
North Dayton Chapel is built. It is the second location in the Dayton metro area.
The East Rochester, New York chapel opens.
Syracuse, New York location is opened.
Newcomer Funeral Service Group begins offering markers, monuments & permanent keepsakes.
Lakewood, Colorado chapel moves to its new location.
Aurora, Colorado location opens. It is the second location in Denver.
Grove City, Ohio location opens, serving as the second location in Columbus.
Titusville, Florida location opens on the Space Coast.
Beavercreek, Ohio location opens, serving as the third funeral home in Dayton.
The Southwest Chapel in Topeka, Kansas is built.
Louisville, Kentucky location opens.
Newcomer Funeral Service Group introduces online viewing of services in selected locations.
Newcomer Funeral Service Group begins offering Earth-Friendly products and services.
New Albany, Indiana location opens.
Southwest Toledo location opens. It is the second location in the Toledo metro.
The Parker-Price Reception centers opens in Topeka as a place for families to gather and share a meal after the funeral service.
Newcomer Funeral Homes begin serving Cincinnati, Ohio families.
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel in Topeka, Kansas is purchased.
Green Bay, Wisconsin facility opens.
West Side Chapel opens in Cincinnati, Ohio.
AraCremation opens in Overland Park, KS.
SW Louisville opens in Louisville, KY
Newcomer Indianapolis opens
South Seminole Chapel opens in Longwood, Florida as the second location in the Orlando metro area.
AraCremation opens in Cincinnati, OH.
Newcomer Funeral Home opens in St. Louis, MO.
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service opens in Junction City, Kansas.
New Comer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions opens in Watervliet, NY. It is the second location in the Capital Region.
Northern Kentucky Chapel opens in Erlanger, KY as the third chapel in the Cincinnati metro area.
West Sylvania Chapel opens in Toledo, Ohio serving as the third location in the Toledo metro area.
Kansas City craftsman D.W. Newcomer asked to make casket by a friend and begins business.
D.W.’s son David expands business and purchases land in what will become Kansas City’s Plaza district to build a funeral home.
Newcomer’s Plaza funeral home expands.
United States Navy veteran Warren Newcomer, a third-generation funeral director, joins the family business.
Warren Newcomer steps out of Kansas City business, retains funeral home in Topeka, Kansas.
Warren’s son Ren graduates from the University of Kansas and joins the family business in Topeka, Kansas.
Ren Newcomer purchases Parker-Price and Penwell-Gabel Mid Town in Topeka, KS.
Ren marries Theresa Cernich of Kansas City.
Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas is purchased.
Penwell-Gabel opens in Junction City.
Ren and Theresa launch Newcomer Funeral Home, a value-priced alternative to the high cost of funeral services.
Memorial Chapel in Olathe is built.
Lakewood, Colorado funeral home opens in original location.
Albany, New York location opens in a remodeled insurance claims office.
The South Dayton, Ohio chapel opens in a remodeled grocery store.
Akron, Ohio chapel opens in a remodeled cafeteria.
The Casper, Wyoming funeral home opens.
The Southeast Chapel in Topeka, Kansas is built.
Parker-Price in Topeka, KS is remodeled
The West Rochester, New York chapel opens.
The East Orlando location opens.
Newcomer Funeral Home opens in Columbus, Ohio.
Newcomer Funeral Home opens in Toledo, Ohio.
North Dayton Chapel is built. It is the second location in the Dayton metro area.
The East Rochester, New York chapel opens.
Syracuse, New York location is opened.
Newcomer Funeral Service Group begins offering markers, monuments & permanent keepsakes.
Lakewood, Colorado chapel moves to its new location.
Aurora, Colorado location opens. It is the second location in Denver.
Grove City, Ohio location opens, serving as the second location in Columbus.
Titusville, Florida location opens on the Space Coast.
Beavercreek, Ohio location opens, serving as the third funeral home in Dayton.
The Southwest Chapel in Topeka, Kansas is built.
Louisville, Kentucky location opens.
Newcomer Funeral Service Group introduces online viewing of services in selected locations.
Newcomer Funeral Service Group begins offering Earth-Friendly products and services.
New Albany, Indiana location opens.
Southwest Toledo location opens. It is the second location in the Toledo metro.
The Parker-Price Reception centers opens in Topeka as a place for families to gather and share a meal after the funeral service.
Newcomer Funeral Homes begin serving Cincinnati, Ohio families.
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel in Topeka, Kansas is purchased.
Green Bay, Wisconsin facility opens.
West Side Chapel opens in Cincinnati, Ohio.
AraCremation opens in Overland Park, KS.
SW Louisville opens in Louisville, KY
Newcomer Indianapolis opens
South Seminole Chapel opens in Longwood, Florida as the second location in the Orlando metro area.
AraCremation opens in Cincinnati, OH.
Newcomer Funeral Home opens in St. Louis, MO.
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service opens in Junction City, Kansas.
New Comer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions opens in Watervliet, NY. It is the second location in the Capital Region.
Northern Kentucky Chapel opens in Erlanger, KY as the third chapel in the Cincinnati metro area.
West Sylvania Chapel opens in Toledo, Ohio serving as the third location in the Toledo metro area.
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