Des Moines, Iowa 50316. A community cemetery in east Des Moines with mature elm-lined lanes.
Founded
1868
Size
25 acres
Estimated burials
12,000
Price tier
Moderate
Open now
Closed
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Price tier: moderate
Burial cost: $4,848
Cremation cost: $2,601
Pre-planning: Available
Financing: Not listed
Source: Estimated from directory heuristics
Last checked: 2026-02-11
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Arrangements are generally coordinated through the cemetery office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.
Laurel Hill Cemetery Des Moines is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.
Laurel Hill Cemetery Des Moines has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.
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