McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery
801 19th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
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.
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What Families Say
“My husband passed unexpectedly in November 2025, Megan has gone 1000% over and beyond her duties prior to and after the service. She had been to my home a couple of times after the service. Today she came to pick up something and asked how to run the snow blower, I told her I had someone coming later, she didn't lesson, she plowed and I shoveled behind her. Thank you for everything you have done for myself and the family. Love you Megan ❤️”
— Jean Ann Bobenhouse-Green
“Today I went to see my grandma. The first time in a year and a half. I use to see her once a week and clean her plot but life happened and it took me a bit to get back. I couldn’t find her stone. I thought I remembered but I was not finding it. A site worker came to ask if I was ok. I began to cry and said I couldn’t find my grandma. He said “well let me help you”. Before I knew it, I had 3 of their yard workers assisting in the search for my grandma. Once she was found, they raised her stone and my Aunts stone whose laid to rest one plot over. They gave me flowers for her before we left and said they’d be sure to take care of her. I don’t remember all of their names. Rest Haven, you have some great men working for you. Please ask the one who goes by “big foot” who those other 2 men were because they deserve the recognition!”
— cathlene Maher
“Our family’s experience with MCLAREN’s RESTHAVEN Chapel and Cemetery was above and beyond our expectations. Funeral Director Andy attended to every detail with such expertise and care. Thank you to all the staff for your friendliness , hard work, and caring. Our family, guests, and our departed loved one were treated very well. Thank you from the Ramon C. Gubuan family.”
— Susan Gubuan
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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