Funeral Homes in Independence, Missouri
10 funeral homes in Independence, Missouri (Jackson County), a community of approximately 117,255 residents— 10 publish obituaries online (100%).
These funeral homes are among the primary sources of obituaries in Independence, Missouri. Families typically publish obituaries through funeral home websites or third-party memorial platforms. Because each funeral home uses a different source, finding them often requires checking multiple sites — or using a monitoring service that checks them automatically.
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How to Find Obituaries in Independence
Families in Independence typically publish obituaries in two ways: on the funeral home’s own website or on a third-party platform (such as Legacy.com or Tribute Archive) that the funeral home uses. The 10 funeral homes listed below serve Independence and surrounding Jackson County communities; each may use a different obituary publisher, so there’s no single place to search.
Timing varies: obituaries often appear 24–72 hours after death, once arrangements are confirmed. Some funeral homes post sooner; others later. Checking each site by hand is slow and easy to miss new postings.
ObituaryMonitor tracks obituary pages from all 10 funeral homes in Independence and sends an instant email alert when a name you’re watching appears — so you don’t have to check multiple sites manually.
Guides for finding obituaries in Independence, Missouri
These walk through search strategy, death verification, publication timing, and ongoing monitoring—useful whether you are browsing Independence funeral homes below or tracking a specific name.
Royer's New Salem Funeral Home & Cemetery
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
1823 N Blue Mills Rd
(816) 796-8600
Speaks-Suburban Chapel
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
39th St At 291 Hwy
(816) 373-3600
Clarke and Sons Funeral Home, LLC
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
11028 East 23rd St S
(816) 800-4148
Newcomer’s Noland Road Chapel
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
509 S Noland RD
816-252-8900
Carson-Speaks Midtown Chapel
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
1501 W Lexington Ave
(816) 252-7900
George C Carson & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
1501 West Lexington Avenue
(816) 366-8889
Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home & Cemetery
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
614 S Brookside Ave
(816) 252-4141
Barreto Family Funeral Home
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
614 S Brookside Ave
(816) 252-5017
Funeral Services of Independence
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
620 West 23rd St S
Potts Funeral Chapel
Has obituary pageThis funeral home publishes obituaries on its website. ObituaryMonitor watches this page for new obituary notices.
Monitor Obituaries from Independence Funeral Homes
Independence is located in Jackson County, Missouri. The funeral homes listed above serve families in Independence and surrounding Jackson County communities.
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