Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

10/23/2025

10/11/2025

We’re ready for our trunk-or-treaters at the Center Point Harvest Festival! Lots of fun brewing up at Fross Park today from 10 am until noon.

10/10/2025

We’re proud to be part of the fun at the Center Point Harvest Festival again this year! Bring the whole family out to Fross Park tomorrow from 10 a.m. until noon for music, seasonal vendors, face painting, bounce house, community trunk or treat, and more.

Stop by our "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" trunk for a sweet treat! Can't wait to see you there!

Big day tomorrow, it's the 2025 Harvest Festival! Get those costumes ready, and head out to Fross Park at 10am!

Trunk or Treat with local businesses and organizations, grab some lunch from Meader’s Meats BBQ , take a ride around the trail with the Center Point American Legion - IA Post 297, get your face painted by the CPU Cheer Team, decorate a pumpkin, and more!

Don't miss out on this fun free family event!

10/10/2025

Our latest blog can help you write your thank you notes. http://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/writing-the-thank-you-notes

10/02/2025

What exactly IS a Legal Designee for Disposition? Come learn the answer and much more at the Delaware County Senior Wellness Day event, brought to you by The Good Neighbor Society. Visit Amy Hart at the Murdoch Funeral Home booth today from 11:00 am through 1:00 pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion.

09/23/2025

October is right around the corner, which means our monthly Journeys meeting is only a few weeks away.

Come join us on Monday, October 13th at 2:30 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood for a session focused on Senior Resources in Linn County. Let's learn about Encore Cafe, a nationally-recognized Senior Dining program in Cedar Rapids and Marion, which serves up great meals and good company for anyone aged 60 and better.

Journeys was created in order to provide support to those in our community who have experienced the loss of someone they love, with the understanding that grieving hearts need care and connection.

There is no cost. All are welcome.

09/12/2025

Our team was proud to participate in this year’s Putts for Prevention event in Uptown Marion, supporting Foundation 2 Crisis Services and their mission to provide trusted support when life gets tough. By raising awareness and funds for mental health services, we hope to make a positive impact on those in need.

09/09/2025

Yesterday our Journeys program hosted "Why Mindfulness Helps in Grief," led by Jodi Stepanek of Big Heart Meditation and Mindfulness. Through breath awareness, journaling, and gentle meditation, our group found space for reflection, connection, and a few moments of peace. We are grateful for the stories shared and for the meaningful ways mindfulness can support grieving hearts.

Journeys is a bereavement social group which meets the second Monday of every month at 2:30 p.m. at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood. All are welcome.

09/05/2025

Read our blog to learn more. http://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/dad-died-what-do-i-do-with-the-pills

08/21/2025

Enjoy free pizza on us at a Cedar Rapids institution - Leonardo's! Come join our staff on Tuesday, September 16th at either 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. as we discuss pre-planning, cremation and burial, traditional funerals, veteran benefits, payment plans, legal disposition designee and more. Call to reserve your spot.