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Speaks Chapels

Speaks Chapels is a funeral home located in Independence, Missouri, USA. With over 100 years of experience, Speaks Chapels provides compassionate and personalized funeral services to families in their time of need. Their team of professional funeral directors and staff understands that every family has unique needs and preferences, and they strive to create a personalized service that reflects the life and legacy of the loved one being honored.


Speaks Chapels offers a variety of funeral services, including traditional, cremation, and memorial services. They also offer pre-planning services for individuals who want to plan their own funeral arrangements in advance. In addition, they provide grief support resources and aftercare services to help families through the grieving process. With a commitment to serving families with compassion and professionalism, Speaks Chapels is dedicated to making the funeral planning process as stress-free and meaningful as possible.


We are here to care for families and their loved ones as they grieve and celebrate life. Speaks Chapels offers honesty, integrity, and compassionate funeral and cremation services to families in: Independence, Blue Springs, Lee's Summit, MO, and surrounding areas.

Trust isn’t asked for — it’s built over time.

How Can We Best Support You?

Trust isn’t asked for — it’s built over time.

We earn trust through unwavering consistency, reliable service, and a genuine commitment to those we serve.

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Why Choose Speaks Chapels


Speaks Chapels is committed to simplified and personalized care. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and honor each family with privacy and professionalism.


Our desire is to give every family an experience of peace, excellence, and understanding.

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Grief Resources

View our grief resources for helpful support and guidance as you navigate loss and healing.

Thoughtful Planning

Preplanning your funeral or cremation eases future stress and ensures your wishes are thoughtfully honored.

Service Options

Our service options provide flexible, meaningful ways to honor your life, values, and personal traditions.

Our Celebrant Services

Trust isn’t asked for — it’s built over time.

Here at Speaks, we have one of the only Certified Funeral Celebrant programs in the Kansas City area. Our Celebrants will help you create a service that reflects your wishes, beliefs, values, and cultural background. We believe that with the help of a Celebrant, you can concentrate on your family and honor the life of the special person you cherish.


Our Certified Celebrants will work with you to design the perfect service, because at Speaks,

It's your life,
Your style,
And your way.

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Trusted Experts in Funeral and Cremation Services

As trusted experts in funeral and cremation services, we provide compassionate guidance, professional care, and meaningful support every step of the way.

Personalized Care For Every Family

We provide quality and detailed care to everyone we serve, and we work to meet the specific needs of families in all situations.

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Your life is a blessing, your memory a treasure,

you are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure.

Kind Words, Lasting Impact

EXPLORE OUR LOCATIONS Find a location that best fits your needs
Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E 39th St S Independence, MO 64055 (816) 373-3600
Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64052 (816) 252-7900
Speaks Buckner Chapel 300 Adams St Buckner, MO 64016 (816) 650-5555
Oak Ridge Memory Gardens 18301 E Salisbury Rd, Independence, MO 64056 (816) 252-7900
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