Teahen Funeral Home

read moreWe understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We offer our support by providing you with two options as you consider making immediate arrangements. Please call us at (319) 396-2616 to make arrangements in person with a caring professional. With online Arrangements, you can take your time to select the arrangements which are best for your preferences and budget. Explore different options until you find those that are right for you.

read moreMany who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice. Pre-planning provides you with the time needed to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste and budget. And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned.

read moreThe following is a list of choices which represent the cost of our services. They may or may not include the casket or container required for visitation or viewing, burial, entombment or cremation.

read moreThe following is the transcript of a speech given by American Red Cross emergency manager Peter Teahen - an Iowa native who was summoned to New York City the day the World Trade Center was attacked - on the 2014 anniversary of 9/11 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Peter Teahen is the President of Teahen Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In the Lewis Carroll novel, "Alice in Wonderland, " the character Alice was asked by the Caterpillar, "Who are you?" Alice replied rather shyly, I. I hardly know, sir, just at present.

read moreMost of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love. This section includes information that will help provide insights necessary to help you and your family create a meaningful funeral experience that both honors the life of your loved one and starts you on the path to healing from your loss.