Merle Hay Funeral Home

Merle Hay Funeral Home Compassionate local care with modern amenities, a chapel, crematory, and mausoleum.

We also offer funeral & cremation services, and funeral pre-planning services. Merle Hay Funeral Home is located on the grounds of the beautiful Chapel Hill Gardens. In addition to the chapel, our on-site services include a crematory, mausoleum, and the areas most affordable cremation niches.

Born and raised in the Des Moines area, Jason graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines. Jason spent 23 years...
04/03/2026

Born and raised in the Des Moines area, Jason graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines. Jason spent 23 years in the insurance industry and in January of 2020 he changed careers becoming a pre-planning advisor. In the spring of 2022, Jason joined Iowa Funeral Planning. Jason loves working with families and feels a great sense of satisfaction in helping people put together their funeral and cemetery arrangements, knowing they have registered their wishes on their terms. He truly believes that pre-planning your funeral and cemetery arrangements is one of greatest gifts you can give your loved ones.

In his spare time, Jason enjoys golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Nacido y criado en el área de Des Moines, Jason se graduó de Valley High School en West Des Moines. Jason dedicó 23 años a la industria de los seguros y, en enero de 2020, cambió de carrera para convertirse en asesor de planificación previa. En la primavera de 2022, Jason se unió a Iowa Funeral Planning.
A Jason le encanta trabajar con las familias y siente una gran satisfacción al ayudar a las personas a organizar sus arreglos funerarios y de cementerio, sabiendo que han registrado sus deseos bajo sus propios términos. Él cree firmemente que planificar con anticipación los servicios funerarios y de cementerio es uno de los mejores regalos que se le puede dar a los seres queridos.

En su tiempo libre, Jason disfruta jugar al golf y pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos.

Focus on what matters today, knowing tomorrow is taken care of. Merle Hay Chapel offers professional guidance and compas...
03/31/2026

Focus on what matters today, knowing tomorrow is taken care of. Merle Hay Chapel offers professional guidance and compassionate service for all your cremation and funeral needs.

Whether you are in immediate need or looking to plan ahead, our family is here to help.

🔗 Visit us at : https://www.merlehayfuneralhome.com/

Concéntrese en lo que importa hoy, sabiendo que el mañana está asegurado. Merle Hay Chapel ofrece orientación profesional y un servicio compasivo para todas sus necesidades de cremación y servicios funerarios.

Ya sea que tenga una necesidad inmediata o desee planificar con anticipación, nuestra familia está aquí para ayudarle.

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Kari joined Iowa Funeral Planning in the middle of 2021. She is a pre-planning advisor for our dual locations of The Cre...
03/27/2026

Kari joined Iowa Funeral Planning in the middle of 2021. She is a pre-planning advisor for our dual locations of The Cremation Society of Iowa and Brooks Funeral Care with nearly five years of experience. Kari has an enthusiasm for helping families pre-plan their funerals while they are happy, healthy, and able. Kari feels this should be a natural part of life because it provides you with time to make end-of-life decisions in a calm and rational atmosphere. She enjoys networking with senior coordinators and educating in a group atmosphere to ensure everyone feels comfortable to make the best decisions for themselves and their loved ones. Kari and her husband are empty nesters and enjoy dancing, time with family and remodeling their century old home in the Ingersoll Park district.

Kari se unió a Iowa Funeral Planning a mediados de 2021. Es asesora de pre-planificación para nuestras dos ubicaciones, The Cremation Society of Iowa y Brooks Funeral Care, y cuenta con casi cinco años de experiencia. A Kari le entusiasma ayudar a las familias a pre-planificar sus servicios funerarios mientras están felices, saludables y con plena capacidad para hacerlo. Ella siente que esto debería ser una parte natural de la vida, ya que brinda el tiempo necesario para tomar decisiones sobre el final de la vida en una atmósfera de calma y racionalidad. Le gusta establecer redes de contacto con coordinadores de servicios para personas mayores y educar en entornos grupales para asegurar que todos se sientan cómodos al tomar las mejores decisiones para ellos y sus seres queridos. Kari y su esposo ya no tienen hijos viviendo en casa y disfrutan del baile, el tiempo con la familia y la remodelación de su hogar de cien años de antigüedad en el distrito de Ingersoll Park.

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03/26/2026

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Janice Beth Swanson, born on March 7, 1940, passed away on March 25, 2026, fromcomplications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Janice spent her working life as a loyal legalsecretary, working for many years with Attorney Paul Ahlers at the Ahlers Law Firm. Inher personal life, Janice always wanted to help o...

Pre-planning is one of the greatest gifts you can leave for your family and loved ones. By making your wishes known toda...
03/22/2026

Pre-planning is one of the greatest gifts you can leave for your family and loved ones. By making your wishes known today, you eliminate the burden of difficult decisions during a grief. By pre-planning you ensure your legacy is honored exactly how you wished. 🕊️

What are the benefits of pre-planning?

✔️ Personal choice
✔️ Financial protection
✔️ Peace of mind for your family

Stat your journey with us today and give your loved ones the peace of mind they deserve.

🔗 https://www.merlehayfuneralhome.com/pre-planning

La planificación previa es uno de los mejores regalos que puedes dejar a tu familia y seres queridos. Al dar a conocer tus deseos hoy, eliminas la carga de tomar decisiones difíciles en momentos de duelo. Al planificar con anticipación, te aseguras de que tu legado sea honrado exactamente como lo deseaste. 🕊️

¿Cuáles son los beneficios de la planificación previa?
✔️ Elección personal
✔️ Protección financiera
✔️ Tranquilidad para tu familia

Comienza tu camino con nosotros hoy mismo y bríndale a tus seres queridos la paz mental que se merecen.
🔗 https://www.merlehayfuneralhome.com/pre-planning

Diane began her journey with Merle Hay Funeral Home in mid-October 2020, bringing with her over 30 years of valuable cus...
03/17/2026

Diane began her journey with Merle Hay Funeral Home in mid-October 2020, bringing with her over 30 years of valuable customer service experience. Her dedication to helping others and her compassionate nature makes her a meaningful part of the team. She is deeply motivated by her husband, Mark; her son, Bryant; and her great-nephew, Bowen. Faith, family, and friendships are the cornerstones of her life, guiding her personally and professionally every day.

Diane comenzó su trayectoria en Merle Hay Funeral Home a mediados de octubre de 2020, aportando más de 30 años de valiosa experiencia en servicio al cliente. Su dedicación para ayudar a los demás y su naturaleza compasiva la convierten en una parte fundamental del equipo. Se siente profundamente motivada por su esposo, Mark; su hijo, Bryant; y su sobrino nieto, Bowen. La fe, la familia y las amistades son los pilares de su vida, guiándola personal y profesionalmente cada día.

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03/06/2026

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Robert Loren Beeler Sr. (Bob), age 83, born January 10, 1943, passed away unexpectedly after suffering a heart attack. He leaves behind a family and community who will miss him dearly.Bob was a man who could fix just about anything. A proud union electrician who later served as a foreman for the Des...

🌼 SPRING CLEAN-UP: March 1st – March 15th 🌼It’s almost time for our annual Spring Clean-Up. Please remove all decoration...
03/04/2026

🌼 SPRING CLEAN-UP: March 1st – March 15th 🌼It’s almost time for our annual Spring Clean-Up. Please remove all decorations and flowers before March 1st. Any items remaining on graves after that date will be carefully discarded as our grounds crew begins their work. Our team is committed to keeping the cemetery looking its very best for all families who visit. Thank you for helping us maintain a beautiful and respectful resting place.

https://www.merlehayfuneralhome.com/post/noi-lovan-1
03/03/2026

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Service InformationLocation: Merle Hay Chapel 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Time: 2pmFinal Resting Place: Glendale Cemetery 4909 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311Friends and Family Gathering (after funeral): Tai Village 4200 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy,....

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03/03/2026

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El Pastor Manuel Deciderio Yanqui nació el 4 de noviembre de 1968 en Ecuador y partió al descanso eterno el 28 de febrero de 2026.“He peleado la buena batalla, he acabado la carrera, he guardado la fe.”— 2 Timoteo 4:7El Pastor Manuel Yanqui fue un siervo fiel de Dios que amaba profundamente ...

Celebrations of life, a more appropriate name for a funeral or memorial service, provide surviving family members and fr...
02/26/2026

Celebrations of life, a more appropriate name for a funeral or memorial service, provide surviving family members and friends a caring, supportive environment in which to recognize the death of a loved one, and to share thoughts and feelings about that person. Celebrations of life are the first step in the healing process.

The ritual of attending a celebration of life service provides many benefits including:
-Providing a social support system for the bereaved
-Helping the bereaved understand death is final and that death is part of life
-Integrating the bereaved back into the community
-Easing the transition to a new life for the survivors
-Providing a safe place for embracing and expressing pain
-Reaffirming one's relationship with the person who died
-Providing a time to say good-bye

The importance of the ritual is in providing a social gathering to help the bereaved begin the healing process.


Las celebraciones de la vida, un nombre más apropiado para un funeral o servicio conmemorativo, brindan a los familiares y amigos un entorno afectuoso y de apoyo en el que pueden reconocer el fallecimiento de un ser querido y compartir pensamientos y sentimientos sobre esa persona. Estas celebraciones son el primer paso en el proceso de duelo.

El ritual de asistir a una celebración de la vida ofrece muchos beneficios, entre ellos:
- Proporcionar un sistema de apoyo social a los dolientes
- Ayudar a los dolientes a comprender que la muerte es definitiva y que forma parte de la vida
- Reintegrar a los dolientes en la comunidad
- Facilitar la transición a una nueva vida para los sobrevivientes
- Ofrecer un espacio seguro para expresar y procesar el dolor
- Reafirmar la relación con la persona fallecida
- Brindar un momento para despedirse

La importancia de este ritual radica en proporcionar un encuentro social que ayude a los dolientes a comenzar el proceso de sanación.

Tracie Hicks has been employed with Iowa Funeral Planning since 1988 and is involved with the day-to-day operations of t...
02/19/2026

Tracie Hicks has been employed with Iowa Funeral Planning since 1988 and is involved with the day-to-day operations of the funeral homes and cemeteries. She graduated from Dexfield (Redfield) High School in 1983 and then attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in 1987. Tracie resides in Redfield with her husband Matt. They have one daughter.



Tracie Hicks ha trabajado en Iowa Funeral Planning desde 1988 y está involucrada en las operaciones diarias de las funerarias y los cementerios. Se graduó de la escuela secundaria Dexfield (Redfield) en 1983 y luego asistió a la Universidad del Norte de Iowa, donde recibió una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas en 1987. Tracie reside en Redfield con su esposo Matt. Tienen una hija.

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