We’ll be there for you before, during and after the cremation

Complete Cremation Services with Legacy

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Planning

For immediate needs or planning ahead.

Through our counsel and caring, we will see you through this period of grief by providing a wide range of professional services, options, and merchandise, to honor the dignity of your loved one.

Our caring professionals will coordinate an affordable simple cremation that’s meaningful, memorable, and respectful.

Legacy has cremation options from $895 - $1,395.

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Paperwork

During this difficult time, we will assist in securing, filing, and obtaining required paperwork and documents.

  • Obtaining certified copies of death certificate
  • Obtaining cremation approval from the medical examiner
  • Assistance in filing for VA benefits and insurance policies
  • Social security administration forms completed

I just wanted to say thanks for the beautiful memorial service. It was so personal and dignified (just how my husband would have wanted). Thank you for helping me celebrate such a wonderful life with such honor.

- Kelly Watson

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Resources

How to Honor a Life

How to Honor a Life

Ask us about all the ways we can help you uniquely celebrate your loved one’s legacy: burial at sea, scattering of cremains, interment of the ashes, viewings, and memorial services.

Each can be done with a personal touch.

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Scattering at Sea

Scattering at Sea

Scattering at sea combines a sense of finality with a new beginning, as it returns us to nature and our origins.

If you are considering scattering the cremains of a loved one, we have lots of helpful information.

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Why Legacy

Why Legacy

Like family, we are here to help you in every way possible 24/7. Supportive, caring representatives who are trained to answer all of your questions.

All-inclusive service and guidance through each step of the process.

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Legacy Cremation Services in Iowa Performing Caring Funeral Services For Over Two Decades

Legacy Cremation Services in Iowa has been performing caring funeral services for families in need for over two decades. Our family owned and operated business understands the needs of someone who has lost a loved one has. These needs go beyond arranging for a funeral services, they include respect, compassion and to be treated with dignity. When you select Legacy Cremation services for your needs, you will be using the most trusted funeral homes service in Iowa with the most affordable prices that never sacrifice our pride or yours for a reasonable price.

How To Begin Making Funeral Services Arrangements

When you find out that a loved one has passed away, there are certain tasks that must be taken care of besides for notifying other family members and friends. The first thing you need to do is contact reputable funeral homes, or cremation services, and make preparations for your loved one's final resting place. Iowa's Legacy Cremation Services is a family owned and operated funeral services provider who has a trusted reputation after two decades of servicing Iowa's families, and will handle all of the details and your requests for funeral homes or cremation at a moments' notice. A certified funeral services staff member is available to take your call 24/7, 365 days of the year. (See below for pre-planning funeral services information)

When you first call Legacy Cremation Services we will discuss your options for traditional funeral homes or cremation, prices, and the type of service you desire. We can begin the process of speaking with the medical examiner, obtaining all death certificates and paperwork needed for the services even if your only decision at that point is cremation or funeral homes. You will need to gather important information regarding the departed so we can begin working on your behalf. This information includes:

  • Social Security number
  • Birth certificate
  • Mother's maiden name and place of birth
  • Father's name and place of birth
  • Driver's License - normally states if the departed is an organ donor

As soon as we have the information listed above, we will begin making arrangements and you can take time to learn more about what cremation or funeral services Legacy Cremation Services offers, and settle down to be with your loved ones.

If a crematory is going to be used instead of funeral homes, any donated organs will be removed prior to bringing the deceased to the crematory.

Why Memorials or Funeral Services Are Important

Funeral homes and memorial services are important steps in your journey of dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. The choices you make at this time will be ones that will help you along the path of healing. Being able to say goodbye and sharing memories among family and friends are why people gather at funeral homes or memorials services, it gives them a sense of peace

We also help with the grieving process by standing by your side throughout the funeral or memorial and after everyone has gone. We have brochures on our website if you do not wish to speak to someone directly, or you can call us anytime for support.

Types of Funeral Services

Some families want a somber service at funeral homes that perform traditional services only and others want something unique to celebrate the life of their loved one who has passed on. We at Legacy Cremation Services will arrange all services or memorials down to the smallest detail at a choice of funeral homes that suit your requests.

A few examples of items that we have incorporated into funeral homes and services are: beloved fishing poles or golf clubs, a favorite hat, a musical instrument, and photos. Some families even have a small band play for the visitation, or favorite music of the departed playing in the background.

Pre-Planning Funeral Services

Pre-planning a funeral is something you can do anytime. We at Legacy Cremation Services will arrange for a professional to come to you, so there is no travel on your part. We will discuss funeral homes, services, cremation, memorials, and prices. You will get brochures to look through and we will you give you ideas for memorials or funerals. If you have any questions you can call anytime and we will be pleased to help you with answers.

When you have made decisions on funeral homes, cremation, or services call us at Legacy Cremation Services and we will come back to your home to do any necessary paperwork.

Legacy Cremation Services in Iowa offers dignified cremation memorials, funeral services, and a choice of funeral homes to fit your needs, and your finances.