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Des Moines Remembrance Care Center

Des Moines, Iowa 50309. After-hours on-call support for urgent removals

Full service

$7,621

Direct cremation

$2,260

Response

under 30 minutes

Ownership

Group operated

Open now

Closed

Directory signals last refreshed March 17, 2026.

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About

Planning context

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

Des Moines Remembrance Care Center serves families in Des Moines, Iowa, as a traditional 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 managed by a larger operating group, which can translate into broader staffing depth and more standardized case flow. After-hours removals are still supported, but office conversations are centered in daytime arrangement windows.
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: (265) 470-6792

Email: care@des-moines-remembrance-care-center.com

Managed by: Des Moines memorial operations group

Languages: English, Spanish

Services

Service mix

What the provider currently signals in the directory.

memorial service
pre planning
aftercare guidance
burial planning
witness cremation
Amenities

Facility and family-space cues

Planning cues for ceremony flow, reception, and comfort.

parking
private family room
arrangement center
wheelchair accessible
chapel
on site crematory
Pricing

Pricing transparency

Estimated and verified package signals designed for fast screening.

Price tier: moderate

Direct cremation: $2,260

Burial service: $5,636

Full service package: $7,621

Pre-need discount: Not listed

Financing: Not listed

Source: Verified pricing signal

Last checked: 2026-02-11

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

3.9

23 reviews

5 star
11
4 star
7
3 star
2
2 star
1
1 star
2

Marcus D.

Feb 16, 2026

at needVerified visit

Handled logistics without adding stress

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.

3 people found this useful

Nina L.

Mar 17, 2026

pre planning

Good fit for getting documents organized early

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.

16 people found this useful

Rachel B.

Jan 18, 2026

memorialVerified visit

The service felt calm and well run

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

9 people found this useful

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Founded

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Price tier

moderate

Popularity

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FAQ

Planning questions

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Does Des Moines Remembrance Care Center answer calls after hours?

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

Can Des Moines Remembrance Care Center help with cremation planning in Des Moines?

Des Moines Remembrance Care Center 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 Remembrance Care Center?

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 Remembrance Care Center 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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