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Des Moines Cremation & Memorial

Des Moines, Iowa 50316. After-hours on-call support for urgent removals

Full service

$8,721

Direct cremation

$2,640

Response

director call-back within 90 minutes

Ownership

Family owned

Open now

Closed

Directory signals last refreshed January 15, 2026.

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About

Planning context

A richer profile built for urgent family decisions and pre-need comparison.

Des Moines Cremation & Memorial serves families in Des Moines, Iowa, as a celebration center provider built for both immediate arrangements and calmer pre-planning conversations. The listing focuses on the operational details people usually need first: whether the phones are staffed around the clock, how quickly the team responds, and whether cremation, burial, memorial, or aftercare paths can be coordinated from one office. The current directory profile highlights memorial service, pre planning, aftercare guidance, burial planning alongside practical amenities such as parking, private family room, arrangement center, wheelchair accessible. Families comparing options can use the price tier and package range as a screening tool before they call, then confirm exact merchandise, transfer, clergy, or reception-line items directly with the arrangement team. This profile is marked as family-owned, which often means continuity with one local staff across the full case. After-hours removals are still supported, but office conversations are centered in daytime arrangement windows.
Family owned
Operations

Hours, contact, and readiness

The details most families need before making the first call.

Weekday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HolidayCall ahead
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Currently closed

After-hours transfers and urgent removals are coordinated by the on-call director.

Phone: (645) 430-4982

Email: care@des-moines-cremation-memorial.com

Managed by: Des Moines family ownership group

Languages: English, Spanish

Services

Service mix

What the provider currently signals in the directory.

memorial service
pre planning
aftercare guidance
burial planning
celebration of life
same day arrangements
witness cremation
Amenities

Facility and family-space cues

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parking
private family room
arrangement center
wheelchair accessible
chapel
reception space
coffee lounge
Pricing

Pricing transparency

Estimated and verified package signals designed for fast screening.

Price tier: premium

Direct cremation: $2,640

Burial service: $5,556

Full service package: $8,721

Pre-need discount: Not listed

Financing: Available

Source: Verified pricing signal

Last checked: 2026-03-15

Readiness

What stands out operationally

Signals that often change the shortlist fastest.

After-hours on-call support for urgent removals

On-site crematory signal for tighter timeline control

English, Spanish support available for arrangement conversations

Pre-need planning available without a published discount

Nearby landmarks

Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines Civic CenterIowa memorial district
Reviews

What families report

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Reviews

4.3

98 reviews

5 star
53
4 star
27
3 star
10
2 star
4
1 star
4

Marcus D.

Mar 8, 2026

at needVerified visit

Responsive when the family needed answers fast

When the first call came in, the director answered quickly and gave the family a clean sequence of next steps. The communication stayed steady the whole way through.

5 people found this useful

Nina L.

Jan 9, 2026

pre planning

A practical pre-planning meeting

We used this Des Moines team to pre-plan instead of waiting for a crisis. They were direct about package ranges, documents, and which decisions could wait.

4 people found this useful

Rachel B.

Feb 10, 2026

memorialVerified visit

Reception flow was smooth

The staff kept the service moving without making the room feel rushed. Streaming, seating, and family handoffs were all explained before guests arrived.

3 people found this useful

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Founded

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Popularity

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FAQ

Planning questions

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Does Des Moines Cremation & Memorial answer calls after hours?

Des Moines Cremation & Memorial supports after-hours situations through its on-call director, but families should expect most arrangement meetings to happen during office hours.

Can Des Moines Cremation & Memorial help with cremation planning in Des Moines?

Des Moines Cremation & Memorial is positioned more heavily around burial and memorial coordination. Cremation may still be available through partners, but it is not one of the listing's primary service signals.

What should families ask before signing with Des Moines Cremation & Memorial?

Ask for the current general price list, transfer coverage, what package elements are estimated versus verified, how death certificates are handled, and which aftercare or grief-support steps happen after the service.

Does Des Moines Cremation & Memorial work for pre-planning as well as immediate need?

Yes. The directory profile is built so families can use the same page to evaluate pre-need readiness, memorial format, disposition options, and practical logistics before a crisis forces rushed decisions.

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