Iowa Cremation
4200 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
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
“These people made everything seamless for me. Constant support, reassurance, and reliability. Thank you all for the hard work, dedication and empathy you've shown me.”
— Allison Bahlmann
“My father passed away last June and my sister and mother had had enough foresight to choose Iowa Cremation for after his passing. Everything was so decision-free, which is what we needed at that time. They had previously researched and chosen which plan, everything was paid for, and the instructions were very clear. Both my mother and sister have chosen plans with IA Cremation and my husband and I decided it was what would work best of us. My main concern is to make things as easy as possible for our (adult) children; no questions or decisions to have to make at such an emotional time. Iowa Cremation has quickly answered any questions I've had before making our decision. Two of our children live out of state, plus we travel often - so, when we saw that the Basic Plan included the same service if we passed in a (contiguous) state other than IA, that really sold us. The price was the same this year as when my parents and sister purchase theirs 2-3 years ago. We feel the price is very reasonable, when you look at the cost of a funeral home. After my father's passing (hospice, in their home), IA Cremation gave us as much time as we wanted with him. They were extremely kind, thoughtful and respectful. I would recommend them highly.”
— Angela Simpson
“Our family has now had two recent experiences with Iowa Cremation, and both were caring and meaningful to us.”
— Rachel Cheeney (Iowa RE Broker)
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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