Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery

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.

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

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.

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.

Plan the service: Work with the Merle Hay Funeral Home & Cemetery to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.