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Hay, Merle, Funeral Home & Cemetery
4400 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310 · (515) 278-4633
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★★★★4.228 Google reviews

About Hay, Merle, Funeral Home & Cemetery

Hay Merle Funeral Home & Cemetery is an independently owned funeral home and cemetery located in Des Moines, Iowa, offering families the convenience of handling both funeral services and burial needs in one place. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist with a range of arrangements including traditional burial and cremation. Direct cremation starts at $2,470, though pricing for other services was not available for comparison against the local market at this time. The home holds a 4.2-star rating on Google, though with only 28 reviews, that sample is relatively small, so it may be worth seeking additional feedback from local families before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,470
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,130
Direct cremation from
$2,470
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,140
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$445
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$395
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$395
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$550
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$225
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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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
$2,470
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Manda
8 months ago

St. Croix Hospice sent us to work with Merle Hay Funeral Home for our mom’s cremation. We couldn’t have been more pleased, the whole process was easy and the staff was so nice and thoughtful.

★★★★★Abigail Sui
a year ago

The staff at Merlehay Funeral Home are professional and demonstrate genuine care and support. Under the leadership of owner and director Blair Overton, the transition was smooth. They made a very difficult time much easier to navigate. Their attention to detail provided our community with comfort. T…

★★★★★Jolie Lee
a year ago

Services provided by Blair, Alex and staff were amazing. They are able to guide you through the process of planning a loved ones service with respect and compassion. I would highly recommend the Merle Hay Funeral Home when needing to plan a funeral.

★★★★★Gerardo Perez
2 years ago

Our experience with Merle Hay Funeral Home was outstanding! The entire team displayed an incredible amount of empathy and sensitivity throughout the entire process. They took the time to listen to our preferences and tailored the service accordingly. I can not thank them enough.

★★★★★mccartj8
2 years ago

Blair, Diane, Alex, Debra, and everyone I have failed to mention at the Merle Hay Funeral Home did a wonderful job of guiding our family through a very difficult time with the passing of our Mother. We can not say enough about how each one of them went above and beyond; from the extra time spent in …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(515) 278-4633
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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