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.

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.

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

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.

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.