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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322 · (515) 276-0551
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★★★★★4.9175 Google reviews

About Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory is an independently owned funeral home in Urbandale, Iowa, offering families an alternative to larger corporate providers. They operate as a full-service funeral home with an on-site crematory, meaning cremations are handled directly by their staff rather than sent to a third party. Pricing is notably budget-friendly for the local market, with direct cremation starting at $1,050 and traditional burial starting at $2,970. Families have responded positively to their care, with a 4.9-star rating across 175 Google reviews, reflecting a consistently strong level of satisfaction.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,385
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,675
Direct cremation from
$2,385
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,595
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$550
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$425
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$425
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$425
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$250
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$225
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$250
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$100
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,525
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$975
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,050
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,970

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Cynthia Raife
a month ago

From beginning to end, all the folks at Caldwell Parrish treated us with kindness. They showed respect for our loved one. Mathew was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the process, which of course was new to us, and that in itself was a great comfort. At no time did we feel pressure to do mor…

★★★★★Robert Dentel
2 months ago

My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago at the age of 58. She spent the last two & a half years in a nursing home. I shopped the different nursing homes around the metro knowing her time was coming to an end. I stopped at Caldwell Parrish, John Parrish met with me and the two of us con…

★★★★★Silla Blades
3 months ago

When my sister passed at 11:15 am, we hadn't even thought of a funeral home. All we knew was, she wanted to be cremated. We were referred to Caldwell. Everything happened so fast and we were sitting in front of Matthew at 2:30. He was/is observant of everyone in the party in the room and how they ar…

★★★★★Celeste Love (J3 girls)
4 months ago

Caldwell Parrish funeral home & crematory was exceptional. This was a very difficult time for me to deal with, losing my mother. The first funeral home I was directed to made things even more difficult than I could have imagined. With the weight of planning a funeral without any previous experience,…

★★★★★Kathy Francis
4 months ago

Michael was so helpful from the time my brother and I walked through the door the morning my mother passed away! The compassion everyone at Caldwell Parish showed us from the follow-ups to the beautiful memorial service this week!! Six years ago they helped with my father’s arrangements in the same …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(515) 276-0551
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews175 reviews →
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