Hamilton's Funeral Home
3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“We did pre-planning for my Dad. Dave was so helpful and even told us about free services available to Dad due to his military service. Dave was very knowledgeable and caring. My sister and I struggled to agree on the final plan. We ended up with an idea and Dave said it’d be no problem and took care of it. Now we both feel 100% at peace with the plan.”
— Jill Stivers
“From this point forward, our family will wholeheartedly recommend Hamilton's Funeral Home to anyone we know. Kim and Phillip offered us the most exceptional service we've ever experienced from any company. Their genuine compassion and dedication were evident in every interaction—they truly care and guide you with grace through one of life's most difficult moments. Words can't fully express our gratitude for Hamilton's and the kindness they showed our family.”
— Alex Lefkow
“Thank you Hamilton’s. We chose Kim as our funeral director and she was fantastic. The entire team, at both the Westown Parkway and Lyon Steet locations were so helpful and sincere. Kim made my family feel heard and respected; she even found a way to manage the multiple requests from the different family members flawlessly. She made the time for us in our time of need. Options were provided to us that we didn’t even know were available. We received the comfort and closure we all so greatly needed. Our two drivers, both named Jim, were professional and stayed for the entire service. The family never felt rushed - from death to burial we were given as much time as we needed. Directly after my father’s passing, Phillip came prepared to gently do what needed to be done and answer any questions we had. Once again, thank you Kim and thank you Hamilton’s.”
— Anonymous
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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