MERLE HAY FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY

Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery

4400 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
(515) 278-4633
Contact Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery. Call the Funeral Director at (515) 278-4633 to find out what services are provided at the Des Moines, Iowa location.

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.

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.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

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

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

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.