Verified Customer Reviews
"Could not hear music we requested and streamed service mic was too far from speakers to be clearly heard by on-line listeners and camera too far away. But overall, excellent!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2020
"Sandy, was caring and very pleasant person."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2020
"Awesome"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2020
"Sandy was so very helpful in our time of need. She took her time to explain anything and everything. She made us feel very welcomed! Sandy also went above and beyond in surprising us with things we weren't sure could be done. Thank you so much Sandy! We feel we gained a new friend!"
Verified Customer
September 2020
"Gina was the best and my father looked amazing without the need for additional makeup."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2020
"Although our family would have preferred a service for my brother, it was his wishes that he be buried without ceremony. The staff, especially Sheila and Dave, did not pressure me in any way to have a service which was greatly appreciated. Also, there were some extenuating circumstances involving a third party who was here and then back in Florida. Sheila was very tactful in communicating with both of us without offending either of us."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2020
"The team that picked up my mom at home were very compassionate and helped me by giving me my requested lock of hair. I could not bring myself to do it at the time. The compassion and quality of their care was exceptional and I thank them for that."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2020
"It is so hard to think of everything you need to do during this time and the funeral home and staff really make it so much easier to go through the process. We so appreciated their kindness and helping us have a nice service for my father."
Verified Customer
August 2020
"All of the staff came together to help us through the most difficult time in our lives. They went above and beyond to make our visitation a loving and memorable experience. They also they also went above and beyond to help us financially and with items of memorabilia and keepsakes. Which in turn we will forever be grateful that they were our choice for our services. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Runge. You will appreciate the experience more with the staff who actually cares."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2020
"All that you want plus all that you don't think of will be handled in a way that causes no worries on your part. The services provided were outstanding."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
June 2020
"went smoothly"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
May 2020
"We were very pleased with the service we received in burying my son. Everything was handled with great service and caring. They helped us plan the visitation and service and guided us through all the restrictions due to the lockdown in effect at the time. Due to the restrictions everything was so much different then 19 years ago when they helped me with my wife's funeral. Everyone thought everything turned out beautifully and we all were very satisfied with every aspect of it."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
May 2020
"The compassion and kindness from Gina, Brandy & Kim (cremator). I lost my parents 7 months apart, both experiences were treated as if it were my first experience. No services, only cremation which Kim was a true humanitarian honoring both my parents with great dignity. My father was blessed to leave this world on March 9th before the worlds devastation of the Covid19 virus completely erupted. God Bless all of you for what you do."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2020
"Runge's service is outstanding ... compassionate, extremely helpful!!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
February 2020
"The people here do an outstanding job They take the time with the family to make sure everything is perfect Thx again to Sandy"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2020
"Caring staff that helps understand next steps when during very difficult time."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2020
"Best funeral home in the area."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2020
"I wouldn't go elsewhere"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
December 2019
"The staff was professional and level of services provided exceeded our expectations. The service was beautiful and our loved one was well cared for."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2019
"Compassion and understanding of our needs. We didn't have to worry about anything day of funeral as all was handled by Runges"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2019
"I could not afford to get my mother out of the morgue at the hospital due to no life insurance or preplanning. The state of Iowa would not even help me. I was referred to Runge by my landlord who told me they helped her in a similar situation. When arriving i explained my situation and had no other options and felt i had no where to turn to for help. Mariah was absolutely amazing and got me a price i could afford in a matter of minutes. They immediately picked my mom up from morgue and it was a huge weight lifted. when everyone else turned me away, Runge was there for me and i will never forget this amazing gesture. I will refer everyone i know there and tell them the amazing service they provided to me when everyone else told me no."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2019
"Very professional and excellent work!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2019
"Jenna at Runge handled everything for us (celebrant, cemetery and chapel, flowers, newspaper, food, etc). My mother was buried in Dubuque and I did not have to leave the mortuary, call a person, or make a trip to Dubuque - Jenna did it all. She was awesome! By the time we left that day, all was in place. I assume she learned this from Runge policy. Jenna and Runge made what was a very difficult day stress free."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
"The staff was very compassionate and kept asking if there was anything we needed or anything they could do for us and worked diligently to make sure every detail was met to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend their services to others."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
"At a time when you need everything to go right so there is no added stress, the staff was right on with everything that was needed and bent over backwards to make sure that every little detail was taken care of."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
"Runge was so great to work during a time that can be so stressful! They were so accommodating, as we were working on everything long distance! Their compassion for us was truly genuine and Sandy made things so much easier with her kindness and patience!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
"Runge went the extra mile to help our family while we made arrangements for cremation and burial."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
"STAFF WAS HELPFUL, PROFESSIONAL, RESPECTFUL,"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2019
"STAFF WORKED WITH ME TO PLAN A SERVICE THAT FIT OUR FAMILYS MY ONLY CONCERN WAS THE CATERING - ONLY ONE OPTION WAS GIVEN, WHICH I FELT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2019
"EVERY LITTLE DETAIL WAS ATTENDED TO BY THE STAFF"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2019
"SANDLY WAS GREAT TO WORK WITH. SHE WAS VERY COMPASSIONATE"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
April 2019
"MY MAIN CONCERN WAS PRESENTATION. MY MOM HAD EXTENSIVE FACIAL BRUISING. TOTALLY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE OPEN CASKET VIEWING POSSIBLE. THANK YOU."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2019
"VERY KIND AND CARING PEOPLE."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2019
"A VERY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE AND TOOK GOOD CARE OF SPOUSE."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"RE OUR FUNERAL DIRECTOR WAS PROFESSIONAL SHOWING US THE MOST COURTEOUS, KIND, AND UNDERSTANDING SERVICE THAT ONE COULD EVER EXPECT. WE APPRECIATE HER VERY MUCH."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"THE FUNERAL WENT VERY WELL, EVERYONE WAS VERY HELPFUL AND THOUGHTFUL. THANK YOU"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, HELPFUL, PROFESSIONAL"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"THERE WERE A FEW PROBLEMS THAT WERE REALIZED TOO LATE - THE MISSPELLING OF A DAUGHTERS NAME IN THE OBIT AFTER CORRECTING IN THE INTERVIEW, OBITUARY SENT TO THE WRONG NEWSPAPER & TOO MANY CALLS TOO SOON AFTER THE FUNERAL."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"THANK YOU!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
November 2018
"EVERYTHING WAS GREAT. THE ONLY CONFUSING PART WAS THE CHANGE OF PERSONNELL. EVERYONE INDIVIDUALLY WERE GREAT IT WAS JUST CONFUSING."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2018
"THE STAFF WAS WONDERFUL & VERY HELPFUL."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2018
"THE STAFF WAS AWESOME."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2018
"OUR FUNERAL DIRECTOR, RE, GAVE US OPTIONS THAT WE WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN ABOUT WITHOUT SOMEONE TELLING US. SHE SAVED US FROM OVER SPENDING. THIS AVOIDED US FROM GOING INTO UNNECESSARY DEBT AT A VULNERABLE TIME."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2018
"OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT A FAIR PRICE"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2018
"YOU DID A VERY GOOD SERVICE"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
June 2018
"THE SERVICE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND OUTSTANDING FROM THE START TO THE ENDING. THERE WERE SO MANY WONDERFUL COMMENT FROM ALL WHO ATTENDED, THANKS FOR YOUR KIND AND COMPASSIONED CARE, IN THE TIME OF NEED."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
June 2018
"GREAT, CARING, HANDLED PROPERLY- HIGH STANDARDS, VERY CONCERNING FOR ALL."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2018
"WONDERFUL GROUP OF PEOPLE TO WORK/PLAN WITH"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2018
"ALL ARRANGEMENTS WERE DONE EXCEPTIONALLY. THE STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL & CARING."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2018
"IT WOULD OF BEEN NICE TO HAVE 1 PERSON BE THERE FOR EVERYTHING. THE WOMAN WE SAT DOWN & PLANNED EVERYTHING WITH WAS NOT THERE THE DAY OF SERVICE. THAT WOULD OF BEEN HELPFUL SINCE I ALREADY EXPLAINED ALL OUR WISHES TO HER."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2018
"EVERYTHING WAS DONE OK. I WAS WELL SATISFIED AND I HAVE MADE MY OWN PRE ARRANGEMENTS"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
February 2018
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Whether you choose a contemporary celebration of life, a 
We had the first licensed funeral director (Henry Runge, 1895), and the funeral home continues a tradition of cutting-edge service to our community. In 1902, we built the town’s 1st dedicated mortuary building. We began to operate Davenport’s 1st motorized hearse in 1914, which was christened during the funeral of Louise Runge. We opened a formal chapel in 1919, air conditioned it in 1926 and provided off-street parking by 1935. We established the Quad Cities first on-site crematory in 1984. Today, as personalized memorial services and contemporary celebrations of life grow in popularity, we bring custom-tailored tributes to the Quad Cities. 
