Cheapest Cremation in Des Moines, IA (2026)

Prices from $1,340 at 11 cremation providers in Des Moines. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Des Moines?

Cheapest Option $1,340 Hamilton's Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,862 Des Moines average

Providers Compared 11 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Des Moines — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Hamilton's Funeral Home 605 Lyon St	$1,340	$1,845	515-243-5221
2	Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens 121 NW 60th Ave	$1,340	$1,845	515-289-2442
3	Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home 5400 SW 9th St	$1,340	$1,845	515-285-3911
4	Henderson-Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave	$1,625	$2,195	515-309-6550
5	Brooks Funeral Care Tonini Chapel 2135 SW 9th St	$1,715	$1,490	515-282-7311
6	Sunset Funeral Chapel & Cemetery 7601 Fleur Dr	$1,715	$1,490	515-285-4600
7	Arnold's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Avenue	$1,850	$1,950	515-288-6551
8	Iles Funeral Homes Westover Chapel 6337 Hickman Rd	$2,310	$1,895	515-276-4567
9	Dunn's Funeral Home & Crematory 2121 Grand Ave	$2,390	$1,925	515-244-2121
10	Grandview Park Funeral Home 3211 Hubbell Ave	$2,390	$1,925	515-265-1652
11	Hay, Merle, Funeral Home & Cemetery 4400 Merle Hay Rd	$2,470	$2,140	515-278-4633

What is included in direct cremation?

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Transportation

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.

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Death certificate filing

The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.

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Cremation

The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.

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Return of remains

Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.

What is NOT included in direct cremation:

Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
Viewing or visitation
Formal funeral service or ceremony
Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
Obituary placement
Flowers

Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Des Moines

What is the cheapest cremation option in Des Moines, Iowa?

The cheapest direct cremation in Des Moines is $1,340 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, located at 605 Lyon St. Call 515-243-5221 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Iowa?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Iowa. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.

What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?

Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.

Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?

Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Des Moines, Iowa are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 10,000+ funeral homes. Prices are collected from individual funeral home General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly with the provider before making arrangements.

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