Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery

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.

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.

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

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.

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

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.