For more than a century, we’ve helped families in West Des Moines and the surrounding communities celebrate the little things that made their loved ones special. From a traditional burial to a cremation with a memorial to a modern celebration of life, our services are compassionate, personalized and focused on the details.
McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery
801 19th Street
West Des Moines, IA
50265
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Ankeny Funeral Home & Crematory
1510 West First Street
Ankeny, IA
50023
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Why should you choose us?
Relocation protection
When you have a pre-paid plan with a Dignity Memorial provider and wish to transfer the plan to another location more than 75 miles away, every detail of your plan moves with you. All of our pre-paid plans are transferable and will be honored by any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America. That’s a promise you won’t find anywhere else. Restrictions apply.
LIFETIME FLEXIBILITY
If you place a life celebration with us, but at some point in the future, and for any reason, you would like to add to your plan with new arrangements, you can. With Lifetime Flexibility, if you want to make any changes to your plan, we are always available to discuss your many options. Restrictions apply.
PURCHASE PROTECTION PLAN
Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for, your family will receive some financial relief. Our Purchase Protection Plan will help take care of any remaining balance due to the cemetery. Purchaser must be under 65 years of age; maximum forgiven balance not to exceed $5,000. Other restrictions may apply.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
"I appreciate the care, patience and attention to detail that Kari Lily provided during a time when we were searching for a final resting place for my brother. Above and beyond she provided support and..."
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April 2021
"Hannah has been very helpful, kind and compassionate. She made the process, which can be very overwhelming and painful, go very smoothly."
Verified Cremation Customer
April 2021
"Great people very down to earth could always answer any questions that we had"
Verified Customer
April 2021
"The planning process was made much easier and we were very pleased with the funeral service and the way it honored our loved one."
Verified Customer
April 2021
"The staff at both Resthaven and McLarens are wonderful to work with. Very caring, patient and informative. They really helped make this stressful time smooth for the family."
Verified Cremation & Memorial Service Customer
January 2021
"My mother was ill in the October of 2019, and my father and I went to McLaren-Resthaven to prepare for both my mother and fathers funerals. Kerri was really good to us, she was friendly, caring, unde..."
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January 2021
"We were having my aunt and uncle moved to their final resting place. The staff at Resthaven worked wonderfully with the funeral home in Omaha to ensure a smooth transition. Thank you Jason and staff ..."
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January 2021
"Our family was most grateful to the entire staff, especially Andy and Kari for the special care and going the extra mile for our family. I would most definitely recommend them again"
Verified Customer
December 2020
"I am very appreciative of the compassion and professionalism of the entire staff."
Verified Customer
November 2020
"Jason was awesome since I'm in Texas the service was done by email he went the extra mile with me and was very patient with all my emails. On the day of the service the gentleman that handled the buri..."
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October 2020
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