Pet Cremation Des Moines Funeral Home & Cremation Care
1200 Valley W Dr #206-24, 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. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“We had previously gone through Iowa pet cremation and had no issues the staff was very kinds and compassionate and no issues whatsoever. This time around when we tragically lost our cat i decided to go through them again but this time there was no compassion and everything was done poorly. The ink was smeared everywhere. There was lint and hair in the clay paw print. They didn’t even push all her hair inside the bottle. This is unacceptable I paid 334$ money that I didn’t have to have these memories forever these are the only things I have left of my baby and they couldn’t even take the time to be neat. I’m heartbroken that this is what I’m left with.”
— Lorena Leiva
“Our dog of 13 years passed away and your location in Baxter was amazing to work with. Dakota was very committed to making this as easy as he could. Thank you for helping us.”
— Stacey Webb
“I lost my best friend Nelson. He changed my life for the better and will forever be missed. Ryan and his staff treated me very well ,they took Nelson and cremated him and returned him in a beautiful wood box and they took the time to look at my wife's Facebook and got a picture of him for me and put a lock of his hair in the frame with the photo and his paw print also. I would recommend Pet cremation Des Moines funeral home and cremation care to anyone. Never easy losing your pet or loved one but after the care we received from Ryan and his staff made this horrible experience more bearable and I will use them again when the time comes. Thank you Ryan and your staff.”
— Ed Spangenburg
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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