More Funeral Homes in Cherokee County

Columbus funeral home whose business traces to a funeral and furniture store started in 1910, later a Murdock Funeral Homes branch, and part of the family-owned Derfelt firm since 2011 with its Oswego sibling. The firm runs its own crematory at its Baxter Springs chapel.

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Death Certificates and the Coroner in Cherokee County

Vital Records Office Record

Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics

Cherokee County · State vital records office

Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (except holidays)

Office

Curtis State Office Building, 1000 Southwest Jackson, Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221

Certified copies

From Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics

Certified copy fee

$20 per copy

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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source

Coroner or Medical Examiner Record

Coroner

Cherokee County · 11th Judicial District

Serves this county

District Coroner (11th Judicial District)

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Verified November 4, 2026 · Source

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