Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery

Viewing and visitation: Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.

Funeral or memorial services: This Des Moines, Iowa funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.

Consultation and planning: Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.

DNA preservation: Check with Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery about collecting and preserving a small sample of a deceased individual's DNA. This can be used for a range of purposes, including genealogy research, paternity testing, and forensic identification.

Plan the service: Work with the Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.