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Crematory of the family-owned Derfelt funeral firm, on site at its Baxter Springs chapel. Staff licensed to operate it carry out the firm's cremations, which go to a third-party crematory only in extreme circumstances, such as a death beyond reasonable driving distance.

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Baxter Springs chapel of the family-owned Derfelt funeral firm, bought from the Schurman Funeral Home in 1977, with the firm's own crematory on site. Staff licensed to operate it carry out the firm's cremations, which go to a third-party crematory only in extreme circumstances.

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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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