Business Details
Custom Monuments & Memorials in Des Moines & Winterset, IA
Des Moines Winterset Memorials has been Iowa's leading memorial designer since 1878, offering handcrafted granite headstones, bronze military markers, and custom monuments tailored to individual needs. As a 100% employee-owned company, we combine historic craftsmanship with modern technology to create lasting tributes. Our team provides personalized guidance from design to installation, backed by a perpetual warranty ensuring enduring quality.With locations in Des Moines and Winterset, we serve Central Iowa families and support community projects like veterans memorials. Our subsidiary relationship with Rayser Holdings strengthens our commitment to excellence while maintaining local expertise.
Services
Granite Headstones
Bronze Plaques
Custom Monuments
Cemetery Lettering
Memorial Repair
Highlights and features
- We offer 145 years of specialized experience in memorial design since 1878
- Our 100% employee-owned structure ensures personal accountability and quality
- We provide lifetime warranties on all our handcrafted monuments
- Our team includes certified memorialists with personalized design expertise
- We support community projects including veterans memorials and civic monuments
Associations and certifications
- Rock of Ages
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Compassionate support
Personalized attention
Lifetime warranty
Timely service
Services
Granite Headstones
We craft durable granite headstones using premium materials from domestic and international quarries. Our selection includes various colors and finishes to create personalized tributes. Each headstone receives meticulous attention to detail through handcrafting techniques passed down since 1878.
Bronze Plaques
Our bronze plaques offer timeless memorialization with complete customization options. Expert artisans mount finished plaques to quality stone markers for cemetery or display locations. We ensure precise engraving that preserves personal stories for generations through traditional craftsmanship.
In-Cemetery Lettering
We provide same-day cemetery lettering services using specialized equipment to match existing fonts. Our craftsmen complete additions like names or dates directly at grave sites, maintaining consistency with original memorial designs while ensuring legibility and precision.
Memorial Repair
Our experts evaluate and repair damaged monuments within Central Iowa. We diagnose structural issues then implement solutions using traditional techniques. This service preserves memorial integrity while maintaining the original design vision through our team's extensive restoration experience.
Civic Projects
We collaborate with local organizations on public memorials including veterans tributes and church statuary. Our team handles complex projects from concept to installation, applying our craftsmanship expertise to create meaningful community landmarks that honor collective histories and values.
People
Tom Black
General Manager
Tom oversees daily operations at Des Moines Winterset Memorials, ensuring quality standards are maintained across both locations. With decades of experience in memorial craftsmanship, he leads our team in upholding the company's legacy of excellence since joining in 2018.
Tony Dugan
Memorialist
Tony specializes in creating personalized memorials, guiding families through design choices while maintaining compassionate support. His expertise in matching materials to client needs has made him a trusted advisor for Iowa families since joining our team over 15 years ago.
Sheri Crouse
Office Manager
Sheri manages administrative operations with 20+ years of institutional knowledge about our inventory and processes. She ensures smooth coordination between design, production, and client communications, serving as a key contact for families during memorial arrangements.
Kepler Johnson
Memorialist
Kepler combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create unique memorials that reflect individual stories. He works closely with families to translate personal narratives into meaningful designs, drawing on his 12 years of experience in monument craftsmanship.
Questions
What memorial options do you offer?
We provide granite headstones, bronze plaques, custom monuments, cemetery lettering, and memorial repair services with personalized design options.
Can I design my own memorial?
Yes, our virtual designer lets you create custom memorials with various colors, shapes, and engravings through our Design Mart partnership.
Do you handle military memorials?
Yes, we specialize in classic bronze military markers and veterans memorials with proper honors and recognition elements.
What is the Peace of Mind Planner?
This free resource helps organize end-of-life arrangements, legal matters, and personal wishes to simplify planning for loved ones.
Are you locally owned?
Yes, we're 100% employee-owned with locations in Des Moines and Winterset, serving Central Iowa families since 1878.
Do you offer repair services?
Yes, our experts provide on-site evaluations and restoration for damaged memorials within our service area.
