Give a lasting gift this season

Planning your funeral in advance is a lasting gift
to your loved ones because it alleviates the stress of
making difficult decisions during a grieving period,
allowing them to focus on celebrating your life and
honoring your wishes without the added burden of
logistical arrangements.

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Academy of Grief and Loss

Hamilton's Academy of Grief & Loss was created to provide a wide variety of grief information, resources, education and support to the individuals, families and communities we serve.

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Pet Services

Hamilton’s Pet Services specializes in the private cremation of your pet. This means we cremate only one pet at a time and the cremated remains are returned to you.

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Funeral Planning

At Hamilton's, we want to make the process of planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one as easy as possible.

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Upcoming Services

Click on a person’s name or image to view information, send a sympathy message or order flowers.

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Sally Ann Dudycha

Friday, Dec 13
10:00AM

Teresa Marquez-Hernandez

Friday, Dec 13
12:00PM

Red Randolph

Friday, Dec 13
4:00PM

Roxianne "Roxi" G. Downing

Saturday, Dec 14
10:00AM

Michael Perry

Saturday, Dec 14
10:30AM
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Funeral Planning Making Arrangements

Whether you have immediate needs or are planning ahead, our team has the experience and tools to work with you through every part of the journey.

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Get help with an immediate need:

Meet with a funeral director who will listen carefully to every detail and answer any questions to make the entire process as stress-free as possible. Call (515) 243-5221 to get started today.

Get help planning for peace of mind:

Advanced planning offers individuals and families a chance to make sound, informed decisions before the need arises. Call (515) 243-5221 to get started today.

Academy of Grief & Loss Support Yourself and Others

Our Academy of Grief and Loss offers access to a wide variety of grief resources, education and support for all ages.

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Grief Support in Schools

The Academy provides grieving students and staff (preK-12) the opportunity to connect with their peers as they learn and grow through their grief.

Grief Resource Lending Library

Our lending library is open to the public every day and houses an extensive collection of resources pertaining to grief and loss for all ages: Books, periodicals, brochures and videos.

Living Tribute

Each summer, we host a dedication ceremony at the Blank Park Zoo for the families Hamilton’s has served in the past year. At the ceremony, a particular area of the zoo is dedicated as a tribute to those who have died, giving families a place to honor their loved ones.

Little Hands

Through play, stories, games, songs, art and conversations with our bunny puppet, Hamilton, children ages 3½ to 6 get a chance to interact with others their age who have also experienced the death of a loved one.

Family Support Dogs at Hamilton's

To provide extra comfort to people during one of the most difficult times in their lives, we are broadening the level of support we provide to our families with Family Support Dogs.

Miscarriage Memorial Services

In cooperation with Des Moines area hospitals, we offer our facilities for cremation and memorial services for families who have had a baby die prior to 20 weeks gestation.

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About Hamilton’s Funeral Home Our Mission

To serve our client families and one another, adapting to the desires of each person seeking our help.

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