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Arnold's Highland Park Funeral Home
3500 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313 · (515) 288-6551
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★★★★4.293 Google reviews

About Arnold's Highland Park Funeral Home

Arnold's Highland Park Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Des Moines area, which may appeal to families who prefer a locally rooted provider over a corporate chain. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to handle both cremation and traditional burial arrangements, though specific details about pre-planning options or specialized services such as veterans' honors were not available in our data. Their direct cremation starts at $1,850, which falls within a typical mid-range price point for the Des Moines market, though full burial pricing was not available for comparison. On Google, they hold a 4.2-star rating across 93 reviews, suggesting a generally positive reputation with a meaningful number of firsthand experiences, though we did not have access to detailed review themes to highlight what families consistently praise or flag as a concern.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,850
Direct cremation from
$1,850
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,950
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$850
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$550
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$750
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$750
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$325
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$400
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$175
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,850
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Haley Jasper
a month ago

Sunny (the funeral director) was very unprofessional, asking my mom things such as “oh so do you and your brother not get along” while we were waiting for my uncle to arrive before my grandma’s visitation (not to mention they do in fact have a great relationship.) Overall the service was fine but wo…

★★★★★Vickie Welch
9 months ago

We are using Hamilton’s Lyon St. location for my stepdad’s services, which included transporting his body from another state. They have been nothing short of amazing throughout. Responsive, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable…all the things that make a rough time a little easier. I highly recommend…

★★★★★Susan Moore
a year ago

I have a mixed review about Hamilton. As far as the service itself went, that was beautiful and is well done as it could be. However, after the service at the gravesite, that was another matter altogether. My mother had been cremated, and her ashes were in a urn. When it was time to seal the vault, …

★★★★★Hannah Gallagher
a year ago

I recently had the privilege of working with Cierra at Hamilton’s and I cannot express enough gratitude for her services during that difficult time. From our initial contact, Cierra demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail. Her coordination made my grandpa’s farewell a beaut…

★★★★★Tori Segura
2 years ago

My dad passed away on August 2nd at home. The two men that came to transfer him were both incredibly kind and respectful as it was very hard for my family, especially my mom to let him go. They allowed us time to say our goodbyes and allow even his grandchildren to say their goodbyes without making …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(515) 288-6551
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews93 reviews →
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