Memorializing Memories

Service

Feeling overwhelmed by questions and required decisions at time if loss is to be expected. Providing a a full service funeral home is part of our commitment to guiding you through your time of need.

We are continuing a family tradition of offering the highest level of service.

Honor

Having the opportunity to help you honor the life of your loved one is a privilege we take very seriously.

At Elite Funeral Chapel your families needs will be handled with respect and compassion.

Dedication

Your concerns are as individual as the loved one you wish to honor. We recognize this and we are dedicated to meeting your specific needs. The Morris family has been serving the unique needs of many families for over 25 years.

Recently, we have been privileged to serve the families of…

Eric Dunlap Sr.
Mr. Eric Jerome Dunlap Sr. departed this life on January 11, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Eric Jerome Dunlap Sr Dunlap Sr. was born on July 14, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri to Earlene Dunlap and Ted Minor Sr.
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January 11, 2019

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Location:
United Believers Community Church



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Richard M. Herron Sr.
Richard Michael Herron, Sr. 61 was born May 8, 1957 to the late Richard Herron and Onie Gilyard (Eddie) in Kansas City, MO.
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January 28, 2019

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Location:
Christian Fellowship Church



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Joseph Mason Sr.
Joseph Mason Sr. 67, passed January 11, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Joseph Mason, Sr., was born February 28, 1951 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to LC Mason and Velma Taylor Mason.
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February 28, 1951 - January 11, 2019

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Friday, February 8, 2019 at 5:00 AM

Location:
Elite Funeral Chapel



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Alberta Pruitt
Alberta Pruitt 88, Our Heavenly Father summoned his angel on January 19, 2019 and stopped by Life Care Center of Grandview to bring his child, Mrs. Alberta Pruitt, home. Alberta was born June 13, 1930 to Rosie B Reams and Calvin Shepard.
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June 13, 1930 - January 19, 2019

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Location:
Elite Funeral Chapel



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Sandra K. Warren
Sandra Kay Warren 63, born Sandra Kay Stephens, passed away on January 30, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born to John and Jean Stephens (who preceded her in death) on May 28, 1955 in Kansas City, MO.
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May 28, 1955 - January 30, 2019

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Location:
Memorial Church International



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Vera Frederick
Vera Fredrick passed on January 10, 2019 at the age of 97, Vera was called home to be with the Lord.Vera Frederick was born July 2, 1921 to the union of Velma Barton and Lejoy Garner along with her brother Jesse Garner who proceeded in death and Linus Magellan Garner and Dorothy Garner.
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July 2, 1921 - January 10, 2019

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Location:
Come Up Higher International Ministries



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Travis R. Jackson
Travis R Jackson, 36 passed January 14, 2019 and was a blessing on July 13, 1982 to Darryl R. Jackson (deceased) and Cynthia McDonald, in Kansas City, MO where he resided.
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July 13, 1982 - January 14, 2019

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Location:
United Believers Community Church



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William Clark
Mr. William Aubrey Clark Sr. departed this life on December 30, 2018 at home with family. William Aubrey Clark Sr. was born on May 4, 1926 to the union of Leonard Guy Clark Sr. and Leola Jenkins Clark in Kansas City, MO.
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May 4, 1926 - December 31, 2018

Funeral Service Information

Date and Time:
Monday, January 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Location:
Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ



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Services

We Offer Many Service Options to Meet Your Needs

Our Selection of Products

Our Services page lists several available packages. They are only the beginning of what we have to offer. We will customize services on a case by case basis to fit your specific needs.

Most funerals have standardized pricing. We realize not everyone can afford those costs.  There are many options we can consider in helping you design the best possible tribute to your loved one.

Elite Funeral Chapel offers a wide range of products to help you memorialize your loved one. By August 2015 we will have a section of this site allowing you to view our selection of caskets, urns, burial vaults, and personalized items.

In the meantime, please let us know if you have questions.

Family Owned and Operated

The_Morris_BrothersFor over twenty five years, our family has been dedicated to providing the highest standard of service. Eugene. R. Morris owned and operated the E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel from 1988 until the time of his death on April 4, 2000. The Morris family grew this facility…

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Recent Updates

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May 8, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens First
You will need to have documentation of the following information about the decedent:

  • Full legal name
  • Social security number
  • Date of birth
  • City and State of birth
  • Father’s name
  • Mother’s first and maiden name

You will also need to have a photo of the deceased.

If the decedent was a veteran you will ned to have their discharge form (DD-214).

If the decedent was a government employee, you will need to have their CSA or CSF number.

If death occurs at home, you will need to notify your hospice provider if one is assisting you. You will also need to notify your local police department.

When death occurs in a state other than where final services will take place, either due to travel or because the person did not live near their family, it is necessary to coordinate between providers in each city.

We have affiliations with providers in all 50 states, Mexico and Canada. Overseas transportation can also be arranged. Please contact us to discuss your specific circumstance.

Planning The Service
The funeral services is one of the first steps toward healing in the bereavement process. It offers an opportunity for those who knew your loved one to come together and express their feelings of loss. This is also a time for friends, family and other guest to support one another.
Most funerals have standardized pricing. We realize not everyone can afford those costs. We will customize services on a case by case basis to fit your needs.
Yes. We offer two options for this. You can choose the Elite Classic Cremation Memorial Service, or the Elite Executive Memorial Service with Reviewal. More information about both options is on our Services page.
The funeral director is the person who will guide you through the details in this process. He or she will arrange for transportation of the deceased, and implement the choices you make regarding the funeral and final disposition your loved one.  Some of the things they do include:
  • Arranging and preparing death certificates
  • Providing certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
  • Submitting the obituary to the newspapers of your choice
  • Assisting with funeral arrangements and the purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
  • Scheduling the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
  • Coordinating with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
  • Arranging a safety/police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Other Considerations
Grief counseling services are available by appointment. We can also assist you with veterans filings and probate filings.

If your loved one was cremated, we can have the cremains shipped via the United States Postal Service.

We can coordinate with churches and community centers. Use of our banquet facility can be added to funeral services entrusted to Elite Funeral Chapel. Please call 816-765-0141 for additional details.
We offer burial insurance and burial trusts. We can answer your questions about either option. For further information, please call us at 816-765-0141.
A number of options may be available to you. Payment can be made using individual life insurance, corporate group life insurance, or a certified check. We also accept debit cards and all major credit cards.