Lutheran Church of Hope
925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
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Payment & Financial Options
Average in Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
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What Families Say
“Best church I've ever been in. So welcoming. Highly recommend picking up a coffee in their cafe before service. The staff is incredible and really care about you. I can't praise this place enough. Beautiful music. Bible-based Modern services as well as traditional services offered. Political stuff is kept to a minimum. They keep focused on what matters...what the Bible teaches us. Many different opportunities for everyone to help out. Lots of child programs. Just an amazing church. Been a member for years. Had my wedding here too. Lutheran Church of Hope does amazing things for the community and is helping spread the love of Jesus Christ and making Heaven more crowded.”
— Mark Bowlsby
“This church consistently demonstrates a genuine willingness to help and support others, always lifting people up with kindness and encouragement. Their commitment to fostering a positive, welcoming environment is evident in everything they do. Programs such as Vacation Bible School, Hope Kids, Power Life, and Ignition provide children and youth with an engaging, uplifting experience that leaves a lasting impact. The volunteers and staff create a warm, personal connection with each child, making them feel seen, valued, and loved. Worship services are deeply moving and thoughtfully led, offering moments of reflection, inspiration, and heartfelt connection. From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted with a sense of belonging and community. Whether you're visiting for the first time or have been attending for years, the love and care shared among members is undeniable. If you're looking for a church that truly lives out its mission of loving and accepting everyone, this is a place you will feel at home.”
— Grace Enos
“Hope is a very special place. I was introduced to it by my local dentist years ago. He goes weekly, sings in the choir and teaches adult Bible study. It is huge, and has so many features to offer apart from the main worship area. It is thoughtfully built. The main part of the church, for Sunday and other day worshipping is wonderful. It is very "high tech" and modern looking, yet it has an old church feeling still. The huge cross is amazing. There is a very large stage where the terrific pastors and musicians who sing and play in their very talented band are featured. The sound quality of the auditorium area is great. It has a very good audio-visual and technical staff who not only tape live and televise online every Sunday, but they also control the fantastic special effects and movie screen which can be used for so many things that fit into the weekly sermon or for other reasons. Hope is very popular with all age groups. It is a very friendly place and everyone who goes there exudes a feeling of kindness and peace, as does their head pastor, Mike Housholder. It has something for everyone, but most of all, a sense of belonging and a sense of welcoming and peace and...hope.”
— Dennis Tesdell
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