Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Iowa Funeral Service Provider
Hamilton's Funeral Home has served families in Iowa for over a century with compassion and excellence. Founded in 1913, we remain a family-owned business committed to adapting to the unique needs of every family we serve. Our legacy began with Lee Hamilton, whose dedication to dignity and reverence established the foundation of our mission. Over the decades, we've expanded to six locations while maintaining our core values of service and empathy. Our team of experts provides comprehensive funeral planning, cremation services, and grief support programs tailored to individual preferences. We pioneered advanced planning services and operate the state's first crematory within a funeral home.Our Academy of Grief & Loss offers educational resources and community support, including specialized programs for children and schools. Recognized for our integrity since 1940, we remain a Better Business Bureau member in good standing. With modern facilities across Des Moines and surrounding areas, we combine tradition with innovation to serve families during their most difficult times. Our staff's expertise, spanning generations, ensures every family receives personalized care that honors their loved ones' legacies.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Grief Support
Advanced Planning
Pet Cremation
Memorial Services
Crematory Facilities
School Grief Programs
Community Education
Funeral Directing
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1913 with six Iowa locations
- Pioneers of advanced funeral planning services
- Operate Iowa's first crematory within a funeral home
- Academy of Grief & Loss with specialized children's programs
- Better Business Bureau member in good standing since 1940
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Compassionate and thorough
Excellent grief resources
Personalized memorial options
Knowledgeable staff
Child-friendly programs
Services
Funeral Planning
Our expert planners guide families through every decision, from visitation details to final disposition options. We offer customizable memorial services with transparent pricing and comprehensive checklists to simplify the process. Services include burial, cremation, and donation options with flexible payment plans.
Cremation Services
We operate Iowa's first crematory within a funeral home, offering private pet cremation and traditional human cremation services. Our facilities maintain strict chain-of-custody procedures with memorialization options including zoo tributes and butterfly gardens.
Grief Support Programs
The Academy of Grief & Loss provides free educational resources, lending library materials, and specialized programs like Healing Hearts for children. We offer school support, community symposiums, and family support dogs to aid in the grieving process.
Advanced Planning
Our advanced planning division helps individuals document preferences through detailed forms and consultations. This service ensures personal wishes are honored while reducing family decision-making stress during difficult times.
Pet Cremation
Hamilton's Pet Services provides individual pet cremation with return of remains. Our licensed facility offers compassionate care for family pets, including memorial options and grief support for pet owners.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and donation options with customizable visitation periods and payment plans.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, our advanced planning division helps document preferences through detailed consultations and forms to ensure your wishes are honored.
Do you offer grief support for children?
Our Academy of Grief & Loss offers Healing Hearts (ages 8-12) and Little Hands (ages 3-6) programs with specialized grief activities and peer support.
Are pet cremation services available?
Yes, Hamilton's Pet Services offers private pet cremation with return of remains and memorialization options at our licensed facility.
What locations do you serve?
We have six locations serving Des Moines, West Des Moines, Altoona, and Mitchellville with multiple parking options and facilities.
