Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Des Moines, Iowa in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

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

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.

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.