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Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Marion
3855 Katz Drive, Marion, IA 52302 · (319) 377-1553
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★★★★★4.872 Google reviews

About Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Marion

Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center is an independently owned funeral home serving the Marion, Iowa area, which means families work directly with local ownership rather than a regional or national corporation. They offer a full range of services including cremation and traditional burial, with direct cremation starting at $2,720 and traditional burial starting at $3,395. With a 4.8-star rating across 72 Google reviews, customer feedback is consistently strong, suggesting families in the area have generally had positive experiences with their care and staff.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,720
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$3,395
Direct cremation from
$2,720
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$3,750
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$895
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$325
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$370
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$370
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$325
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$445
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$200
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$175
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,720
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$2,200
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,720
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$3,395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Becky Ruby
a month ago

We are so happy we chose Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation in Marion for the arrangements for our Beloved Brother. Every single person we worked with was so caring and helped us make important decisions. They were GREAT!!!

★★★★★Aaron Thompson
4 months ago

The family of Aaron Thompson, Marion, IA, will be forever grateful for the compassionate care offered to us by Murdoch Funeral Homes following the unexpected death of our beloved husband/father/grandfather on November 16. At a time when we really needed guidance and comfort, Funeral Director Lindse…

★★★★★Kevin Johnson
4 months ago

Very caring and respectful staff did a great job helping our family navigate my mother’s funeral arrangements. Went above and beyond for us. I would recommend Murdoch to anyone wanting a friendly staff that helped us get through a rough time in life.

★★★★★Michael Cram
4 months ago

Murdoch's did a wonderful job of caring for our loved one's final wishes. They made a difficult time easier and showed great compassion while helping us navigate the funeral services. Our funeral director Caitlin was on top of everything. Much appreciation to the staff.

★★★★★Shari.Lewison
6 months ago

My mom was always adamant about two things when she talked about funeral planning: it had to be handled by Murdoch’s and she wanted it to be a Celebration of Life, not a funeral. We honored both of those wishes and working with Oglesby and the staff at Murdoch’s was a very special experience. They…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(319) 377-1553
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews72 reviews →
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