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Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
605 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · (319) 338-8171
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★★★★★4.9319 Google reviews

About Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service

Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service is an independently owned funeral home in Iowa City, Iowa, which means families work directly with local staff rather than a regional or national corporate organization. They offer a full range of services including cremation and traditional burial arrangements. Pricing starts at $3,670 for direct cremation and $4,070 for traditional burial, which is worth comparing against other local providers to determine where they fall on the budget-to-premium scale for the Iowa City area. Customers have rated them 4.9 stars across 319 Google reviews, a notably high rating with substantial review volume, suggesting a consistent pattern of positive experiences with the staff and care provided.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,840
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$6,710
Direct cremation from
$3,840
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,825
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$895
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$395
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$795
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$795
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$495
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$495
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$525
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
Contact
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$3,590
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$3,090
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$3,670
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$4,070

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Rhonda Boothby
a month ago

We didn’t have much time to plan with Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service. My husband became ill, we had a few days to get everything in order as a family. They treated us with such dignity and respect and were so very accommodating to our needs. Any problem we were dealing with as a family, the…

★★★★★Tonya Naughton
2 months ago

Lensing Funeral Home has been a compassionate, steady presence for my family—and for the Iowa City–Coralville community—for generations. We’ve relied on their care for decades, and most recently, they supported us through the loss of my Uncle Jack with a level of kindness, professionalism, and respe…

★★★★★Stephoni Hager
3 months ago

They were very accommodating and were happy todo what our loved one had requested for his funeral and they were very attentive to everyone’s needs and we appreciated all the details being covered and it being easier for us. They also checked on us a week later to see how we were all managing our gri…

★★★★★Brenda Swihart
6 months ago

I am deeply grateful to Lensing for their compassion and professionalism through the recent loss of my husband. From arriving at our home, through the entire process, Alex, and Lensing staff, were kind and patient while helping me and my family through this incredibly difficult time with care and re…

★★★★★Kim Fiala
a year ago

Lensings is a very warm and friendly place. They helped us with both of our parents services. They are very helpful in leading you in the right direction for planning services for your loved one. I highly recommend them in assisting you with your needs even in weeks after to help you cope with griev…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(319) 338-8171
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews319 reviews →
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