Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel & Crematory
310 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
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
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What Families Say
“Megan was fantastic to work with through the most difficult time of our family's lives. She made everything so easy to understand, was very easy to talk to about everything and helped make the whole experience run so smooth. I'd definitely recommend her 100%.”
— Crystal Brower
“Our family is so appreciative of the professionalism, guidance and heartfelt assistance throughout our process. They were clear in communicating with us in so many ways. Rod and Sophie were just what we needed at this time and we are grateful. 5 stars all the way!”
— Tom O'Neill
“We used Ward-Van Slyke for my father recently. We were treated with compassion through everything from preplanning to his cremation. After my father died at our home, the people who came for him treated him with the utmost respect. My siblings live in PA and CA and could not be here at my father’s death. I asked if someone would take pictures of my father for them (before his cremation). They put dad in his suit and took about a dozen pictures for me. Those pictures meant so much to our family. I have nothing but praises to pass along about the treatment, compassion, and respect that my family was shown. We are so grateful to Ward-Van Slyke for their care. We were not expecting to have to write another review so soon. But, once again we had to use Ward Van Slyke’s services. We did have trouble getting hold of anyone when my mother passed away. It took about an hour of calling before the phone was answered. I found out later they were having phone issues. But, other than that, once again the services my family received were excellent. I dealt with completely different people than the last time. These people were just as kind and compassionate as those before them. Everything was handled professionally and with the family in mind. From pick up through burial Ward Van Slyke was there for us. We count ourselves fortunate to have such a caring funeral home in town.”
— Keri Hartwell
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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