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Dunn's Funeral Home & Crematory
2121 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 · (515) 244-2121
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★★★★★4.9125 Google reviews

About Dunn's Funeral Home & Crematory

Dunn's Funeral Home & Crematory is an independently owned full-service funeral home located in Des Moines, Iowa. They offer both cremation and burial services and operate their own on-site crematory, which means cremation is handled directly by the funeral home rather than outsourced to a third party. Their direct cremation starts at $2,390 and traditional burial starts at $2,020, which places them in the mid-range for the Des Moines area. Families have responded very positively to their care, with a 4.9-star rating across 125 Google reviews, a strong signal of consistent quality though a relatively modest review volume compared to larger providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,890
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,040
Direct cremation from
$2,890
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,925
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$570
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$575
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$575
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$395
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$375
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$275
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$225
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,710
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,060
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,390
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,020

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Joanne Ramsey
2 months ago

They were the most compassionate helpful people anyone could have had at such an emotional time. I would VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you to you all for being so kind when we really needed it ❤️

★★★★★LuLu Wonderful
2 months ago

Our funeral director Cheyenne was wonderful and made every step easier for us! The staff was efficient, caring and patient with us. We would highly recommend Iles Dunn’s Funeral home if and when you would need there services! Thank you!

★★★★★Matt Mcatee
3 months ago

Worked with Gherig, Elizabeth and Jenna. Extremely courteous and helpful. They never tried to sell me something I didn't want or need. Gherig listened to what I had to say and was able to accommodate exactly what we wanted. Fantastic people.

★★★★★Rachel Downey
8 months ago

We had an excellent experience with Iles Dunn's Funeral Home. We were so impressed by their knowledge and how they took care of pretty much everything. They were a calm, supportive presence throughout the planning, funeral, and even after, and handled a difficult family situation with grace. Highly …

★★★★★Theresa Weeks
11 months ago

When you are confronted with a death in the family there is so much emotion swirling around, so much family activity and so many details to attend to. Dunn’s Funeral Home takes the heavy decisions and makes them so much lighter. Melisa was so kind and helpful with planning and Bill and Elizabeth wer…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(515) 244-2121
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews125 reviews →
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