About Us
Our Creed
We believe . . . . . .
that our calling is one of dignity and importance. We are proud to be funeral directors. . . .
that our relationship with those we serve is sacredly confidential and that any personal information which may be imparted to us, or which we may in any way acquire in the performance of our professional duties, must be regarded as inviolable. . . .
that the quality of our service must be the same for all who turn to us for help in time of need and are entitled to the most comforting, helpful, and considerate service of which we are capable.
Our Founder
George Chaput was a gentleman farmer southwest of Aurora, Kansas. The local undertaker, Sidney Domoney, often hired George and his well-groomed horses to pull his hearse. With the full support of his wife, Lucy, George purchased the Domoney Furniture and Undertaking Store in 1909. He took possession on Thursday; on Sunday, a fire completely destroyed his business; no firefighting equipment was available.
With the help of many good friends and neighbors, George rebuilt immediately and the Chaput Funeral Home tradition began.
Our Story
George taught his six sons; Med, Paul, Alex, Joe, John & Leon; the furniture and undertaking business. Med, Paul, Alex and Joe attended the William Institute of Embalming in Kansas City and became licensed embalmers. Until Med finished embalming school, George hired Burl Thomas to do his embalming. Leon and John became licensed funeral directors like their father.
In 1923, George opened Chaput Mortuary in Clyde, Kansas. Med operated that business until his death in 1966, then his wife Alexine managed the business until her death in 2004.
In 1926, George purchased the Sutcliffe Furniture and Undertaking business in Concordia, Kansas. He employed Paul, Alex, Joe and John at his newest business, leaving Leon to "mind the store" at Aurora. He moved the funeral service to 325 W. 6th St., its present location, in 1939. After George and Paul's deaths, the lack of manpower closed the furniture store in 1973.
A new funeral home was built in 1975 and renamed Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, when James Buoy joined the staff in Concordia, relocating from Jamestown, Kansas. He remained with the funeral home until his retirement in 2001 after nearly 50 years of service to the community. In 1979, they acquired the Smith Funeral Home and consolidated it with Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.
Dean R. Frazier joined the staff in 1978 and was employed full time until his semi-retirement in 2003, continuing to assist the funeral home until his retirement in 2011.
In 2001, Joshua Meyer joined the staff after relocating from Wichita, Kansas. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Pre-Need Counselor and the current manager.
In October 2014, Kenton R. LeBlanc joined the staff. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Kansas and Nebraska.
Our Future
After nearly 100 years of service to our local communities. The Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home and Chaput Mortuary intend on upholding a tradition of dependability, service and commitment for the next 100 years. There are many things which contribute to fine funeral service; complete facilities, modern automotive equipment, a variety of merchandise and services. The most important ingredient, however, is people. The Chaput-Buoy family is dedicated to our chosen profession. We combine this dedication with extensive training and skill. We serve our families with the Chaput-Buoy tradition; total commitment. We dedicate ourselves to serving all faiths and families with care, compassion and professionalism. We desire to meet and surpass your expectations attributed to the Chaput tradition.
