Cemeteries in Des Moines County County
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By Cemetery Near MeLast updated: February 18, 2026
62
Cemeteries
5
Cities
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Tips for Finding a Cemetery
- Visit multiple cemeteries to compare atmosphere and surroundings
- Check visiting hours - most cemeteries are open during daylight hours
- Ask about green burial options if environmental sustainability is important
- Inquire with the office about plot costs and maintenance fees
Types of Cemeteries
Public Cemetery
Open to all residents regardless of religious affiliation. Often municipally managed with various burial options.
Green Cemetery
Eco-friendly burial in natural surroundings. Biodegradable materials and minimal headstones.
Memorial Park
Modern cemetery with flat markers. Landscaped grounds with designated sections and memorials.
All 62 Cemeteries
Emmanuel Cemetery
public-cemetery
Des Moines, IA 50312, United States, Des Moines, IA 50312
Joey Jordison resting place
historic-cemetery
1 NE 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States, Des Moines, IA 50313
5 stars (28 reviews)
Jordan Cemetary
public-cemetery
Des Moines, IA 50309, United States, Des Moines, IA 50309
Deal Headstone Polishing
public-cemetery
1217 Wade St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States, Des Moines, IA 50315
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
5 stars (1 reviews)
Laurel Hill Cemetery
public-cemetery
3601 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, United States, Des Moines, IA 50317
Closed · Opens 6 AM
4.7 stars (19 reviews)
Highland Memory Gardens
public-cemetery
1 NE 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States, Des Moines, IA 50313
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
5 stars (33 reviews)
Elm Grove Cemetery
public-cemetery
6505 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, United States, Des Moines, IA 50320
5 stars (1 reviews)
Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery
public-cemetery
4400 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States, Des Moines, IA 50310
Closed · Opens 12 PM
4.1 stars (9 reviews)
Des Moines Masonic Cemetery
mausoleum
1550 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States, Des Moines, IA 50311
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
2.7 stars (6 reviews)
Sunset Memorial Chapel
crematorium
7601 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States, Des Moines, IA 50321
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
4.4 stars (21 reviews)
Paul Gray resting place
historic-cemetery
1 NE 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States, Des Moines, IA 50313
Open 24 hours
5 stars (7 reviews)
Wilbert Burial Vault Co
public-cemetery
974 73rd St #5, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Adam C Burr. McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery
public-cemetery
1720 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States, West Des Moines, IA 50265
5 stars (1 reviews)
McDivitt Grove Cemetery
public-cemetery
7001 Meredith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States, Urbandale, IA 50322
Closed · Opens 8 a.m. Mon
5 stars (2 reviews)
Des Moines Cremation
crematorium
6800 Lake Dr Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Open 24 hours
5 stars (138 reviews)
Iron Hearse Destinations
public-cemetery
709 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States, Des Moines, IA 50316
Closed · Opens 9 a.m. Mon
Resting Place of Debra K Blanchard
public-cemetery
1 NE 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States, Des Moines, IA 50313
Burke Memorial Park
public-cemetery
Des Moines, IA 50316, United States, Des Moines, IA 50316
Swanson Memorial Park
public-cemetery
8641 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325, United States, Clive, IA 50325
Closed · Opens 6 am
3.7 stars (10 reviews)
Polk County Gold Star Memorial
historic-cemetery
635 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States, Des Moines, IA 50316
5 stars (1 reviews)
Ewing Park
public-cemetery
5300 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, United States, Des Moines, IA 50320
Closed · Opens 6 am
4.6 stars (853 reviews)
Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden
memorial-park
3600 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States, Urbandale, IA 50322
Closed · Opens 6 am
4.8 stars (114 reviews)
Des Moines Winterset Memorials
mausoleum
4819 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States, Des Moines, IA 50311
Closed · Opens 8 am Mon
4.6 stars (22 reviews)
Easter Lake Park
public-cemetery
2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, United States, Des Moines, IA 50320
Closed · Opens 6 am
4.5 stars (539 reviews)
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
public-cemetery
924 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States, Des Moines, IA 50312
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
4.6 stars (22 reviews)
Temple B'nai Jeshurun
public-cemetery
5101 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States, Des Moines, IA 50312
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
4.9 stars (20 reviews)
Neptune Cremation Service
crematorium
2900 University Ave Suite 300, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Open 24 hours
4.9 stars (111 reviews)
Simplify Cremations & Funerals
crematorium
4821 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, Des Moines, IA 50315
Open 24 hours
4.8 stars (155 reviews)
Hamilton's Funeral Home
crematorium
605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA 50309
Open 24 hours
4.1 stars (90 reviews)
Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care
pet-cemetery
3500 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, Des Moines, IA 50313
Open 24 hours
4.5 stars (72 reviews)
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
public-cemetery
1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States, Des Moines, IA 50309
Closed · Opens 6 am
4.6 stars (5362 reviews)
Fort Des Moines Park
public-cemetery
7200 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States, Des Moines, IA 50315
Closed · Opens 6:30 am
4.6 stars (569 reviews)
Denman Memorial Fountain
public-cemetery
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States, Des Moines, IA 50321
4.6 stars (14 reviews)
Margo Frankel Woods State Park
public-cemetery
Des Moines, IA 50313, United States, Des Moines, IA 50313
Closed · Opens 8 am
4.4 stars (232 reviews)
Walnut Woods State Park
public-cemetery
3155 Walnut Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Closed · Opens 4 am
4.6 stars (769 reviews)
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
public-cemetery
909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States, Des Moines, IA 50309
Closed · Opens 9 am
4.7 stars (3627 reviews)
Shattering Silence Memorial
historic-cemetery
Des Moines, IA 50319, United States, Des Moines, IA 50319
4.9 stars (21 reviews)
Norwalk Freedom Rock
memorial-park
3089 North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211, United States, Norwalk, IA 50211
Open 24 hours
4.7 stars (11 reviews)
Riverview Park
public-cemetery
Riverview Park, 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States, Des Moines, IA 50313
Closed · Opens 6 am
4.6 stars (505 reviews)
Blank Park Zoo
public-cemetery
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States, Des Moines, IA 50315
Closed · Opens 10 am
4.5 stars (6563 reviews)
Reno Memorial Dog Park
public-cemetery
Des Moines, IA 50317, United States, Des Moines, IA 50317
Closed · Opens 6 am
4.4 stars (71 reviews)
St. Ambrose Cathedral
catholic-cemetery
607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States, Des Moines, IA 50309
Closed · Opens 7:30 am
4.8 stars (259 reviews)
Basilica of St. John
catholic-cemetery
1915 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States, Des Moines, IA 50314
4.7 stars (188 reviews)
Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Divine Mercy
public-cemetery
1819 SW 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States, Des Moines, IA 50315
Open 24 hours
4.5 stars (2 reviews)
Islamic Center of Des Moines
public-cemetery
6201 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322, United States, Des Moines, IA 50322
Closed · Opens 4 am
4.7 stars (202 reviews)
Muslim Community Organization
public-cemetery
1117 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States, Des Moines, IA 50311
Closed · Opens 4 am
4.7 stars (35 reviews)
Tawba Islamic Center
public-cemetery
1411 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States, Des Moines, IA 50311
Closed · Opens 5 am
4.9 stars (41 reviews)
Bosnian Islamic Center ZemZem
public-cemetery
3500 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States, Des Moines, IA 50313
Closed · Opens 10 pm
5 stars (11 reviews)
Iles Grandview Park Funeral Home
crematorium
3211 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, United States, Des Moines, IA 50317
Open 24 hours
5 stars (121 reviews)
Iles Westover Funeral Home
crematorium
6337 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322, United States, Des Moines, IA 50322
Open 24 hours
5 stars (195 reviews)
Brooks Funeral Care
crematorium
2135 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States, Des Moines, IA 50315
Open 24 hours
5 stars (6 reviews)
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
crematorium
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States, Urbandale, IA 50322
Open 24 hours
4.9 stars (165 reviews)
Ouellette Funeral and Cremation Care
public-cemetery
2011 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, Des Moines, IA 50315
Open 24 hours
5 stars (11 reviews)
Iles Dunn's Funeral Home
crematorium
2121 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, Des Moines, IA 50312
Open 24 hours
4.9 stars (119 reviews)
Merle Hay Funeral Home
public-cemetery
4400 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, Des Moines, IA 50310
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
4.2 stars (28 reviews)
Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
public-cemetery
5400 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, Des Moines, IA 50315
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
5 stars (3 reviews)
Hamilton's Funeral Home
public-cemetery
3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4.5 stars (11 reviews)
Van Liew Family Plot
public-cemetery
700746 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314, Des Moines, IA 50314
Luther Memorial Church
public-cemetery
1201 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, Des Moines, IA 50316
Closed · Opens 9 AM
4.9 stars (15 reviews)
McCall Monument
public-cemetery
2025 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, United States, Des Moines, IA 50317
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
4.4 stars (10 reviews)
Celebrate Life Iowa Cremation Services
crematorium
1200 Valley W Dr Ste 206-24, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Open 24 hours
4.9 stars (70 reviews)
Terrace Hill Historic Site
historic-cemetery
2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States, Des Moines, IA 50312
Closed · Opens 8:30 am Mon
4.8 stars (142 reviews)
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Cemeteries by City
Choosing a Cemetery in Des Moines County County
In Des Moines County County, Iowa you'll find 62 cemeteries, ranging from public municipal cemeteries to memorial parks. Each cemetery has its own character and options.
Practical Information
When choosing a cemetery, several factors are important: location and accessibility, atmosphere and appearance, available burial options, and of course the costs for plots and maintenance. Many cemeteries in Des Moines County County offer options for both traditional burial and cremation urn interment.
Visitor Guidelines
When visiting a cemetery, it's important to respect the peace and serenity of the space. Keep dogs on leash, and be considerate of other visitors paying their respects. Most cemeteries are open daily during daylight hours.
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