Funeral Services & Cemeteries in Des Moines

“Simplify was easy and lots of help in offering their help and working things out for me.
I would highly recommend their assistance.“

“I've worked with 2 directors in the past couple years. Both were amazing. They walk you through everything in such a hard time. Dunns is such a beautifully serene and unique place for a final goodbye. I wouldn't take my loved ones anywhere else.“

“Extremely professional and courteous. Made a challenging life circumstances easier to best. Ty Hendersons.“

“Cierra Helped us plan my son Manny service. Shes the sweetest! I love how she cared and was very gentle with my baby.
Was a beautiful setup.“

“St. Croix Hospice sent us to work with Merle Hay Funeral Home for our mom’s cremation. We couldn’t have been more pleased, the whole process was easy and the staff was so nice and thoughtful.“

“When you lose someone a small delay can feel overwhelming. A simple misunderstanding can feel much bigger than it really is. And that’s not wrong at all. when you’re hurting, everything feels heavier. I’ve learned that in those moments, frustrations aren’t really about the details. They’re about loss. What I can honestly say is this... the people here truly care. While visiting my loved ones at the cemetery, I’ve watched them stay after hours to help families, in my case they double-checked paperwork, walked my family through decisions gently, and they for sure carried more than just logistical responsibility. They carried emotional weight. During arrangements, the stress felt intense but not because of them. But time and perspective often showed me that the team was doing everything they could to protect my family from additional burden. Grief can magnify small things. Compassion makes the difference in the long run. And I’m glad my parents were both taken care of here, and I'm glad they are resting in this cemetery where its employees understand their clients. Kari is a very warm and compassionate arrangement specialist, Blair makes you feel welcomed, and treats you like family.“

“I have been so pleased with the service and attention to my wishes that I received from McCall Monument. I do not live in Iowa, so all of my interactions have been by phone calls and email. I requested some design elements for the marker I was ordering. McCall Monument continued to work with me until we achieved the look I was hoping for. I am very pleased with the final result and want to thank Cindy especially for all she did to bring this about.“