Funeral Services
Serving Greater Des Moines
Celebrating life is the cornerstone of healing.
Losing a loved one is difficult, let us ease the burden and guide you every step of the way. We look forward to helping you decide how to honor the unique individual you've lost and together we will create an unforgettable healing experience that connects, heals, & celebrates the life of your loved one. We offer many options that can be tailored to meet your needs - and your budget.
Funeral Services and Ceremonies
Why Funerals Are Essential to Healing.
Here's the truth: most funeral homes consider their primary function to be handling remains. Instead, we think of our job as having two parts: physical and emotional. The physical is burials, entombments and inurnments. The emotional is working with families to design healing experiences. Our peaceful and intimate settings become places where people find closure, renewal and togetherness. And that's the most rewarding part of what we do.
Bringing Family Together
Coming together with friends and family, gives everyone the opportunity to share memories, express emotions, and find comforting support. Whether you choose burial or cremation, the need for acknowledgement of the loss with family and friends is ever present. Together we can create a unique meaningful ceremony to express the genuine individuality of your loved one.
How Would You Like to Be Honored?
Funerals unite people when they need people the most. These services can be opportunities to celebrate everything amazing about the life that was lived. It also gives guests a meaningful, healing experience. Since every life is unique, we will work with you to plan a personalized tribute that truly honors and celebrates the life lived. Let our funeral professionals help you decide what services are right for you. Start Planning Now! or view our General Price List.
We know price is important.
Traditional Funeral Service Price Comparison

Funeral Service and Visitation with Casket Included
In March of 2024, we conducted pricing surveys conducted of the following local Des Moines funeral homes:
Iles Dunn’s Chapel
Iles Grandview Park
Iles Westover
Simplify Cremations & Funerals
Caldwell Parrish
Hamilton’s
McLaren’s
Merle Hay
In order to compare “apples to apples,” prices were requested for a Direct Cremation. Utilizing individual line items from each firm’s General Price List the prices are accurate, based upon the information obtained during the survey. Providers may change their prices without notice and may offer package discounts or discounts made available only if specific merchandise or services are purchased through the funeral home.
Has a death occurred?
At Simplify, we not only help with your preplanning needs, but also when you find yourself dealing with the unexpected loss of a loved one. Our dignified and simple approach allows you to care for your lost loved one, all while keeping in mind your specific limitations as they arise. Find out how Simplify can help ease the pains of planning your farewell.




