Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery

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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Des Moines, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.

Cremation and burial: Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.

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.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.