Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery

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.

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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Des Moines, Iowa cemetery, or other final resting place.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

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.

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