Des Moines Masonic Cemetery
1550 48th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
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
“I go to the graves of my mother and son Weekly to take care of it and when I go there on Mother’s Day this is what it looks like. It’s a mess. These people do not care. They are inflexible and you can’t talk to anyone in charge to voice your concerns. They Board members are not available to speak to customers. I’m so over it. DO YOUR JOB!!!”
— Patti Velman
“I recently suffered the very tragic loss of my son and was working with Megan to arrange for a burial service. She was helpful, accommodating and supportive. I made the mistake of meeting with Karen to finalize the arrangements. Karen was so horrific that I ended up leaving the meeting. She clearly doesn't know who her customers are (grieving family members) and she was unhelpful and just a horrible person. I spoke with others who have had similar experiences with Karen. If I didn't already have a family memorial at this cemetery I would go elsewhere because of Karen, but I will work around her and make my arrangements. TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: REALLY? And the cemetery is kind of a dump. Clean it up. Plant some more trees. COME ON!!!”
— Online Sales
“My recently deceased father was a Des Moines mason for over 50 years. I recently visited his cremation site and the man who was string trimming had put his gas can and other tools on top of his stone. He came over and apologized. When I was ready to leave , he had placed his stuff on someone else's stone. I went and very nicely told him I thought that was very disrespectful of the dead. He said he did that so the gas wouldn't kill the grass. I would MUCH rather see dead grass! I might add my dad's stone is only 6-8 feet from the street. Please stop being disrespectful!!”
— Sandra Hildestad
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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