Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
605 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52240
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Lensing Funeral Home has been a compassionate, steady presence for my family—and for the Iowa City–Coralville community—for generations. We’ve relied on their care for decades, and most recently, they supported us through the loss of my Uncle Jack with a level of kindness, professionalism, and respect that exceeded every expectation. From the visitation to the funeral, every detail was handled with genuine thoughtfulness. The Lensing team offers those small, meaningful touches that bring comfort in the hardest moments—things you don’t even realize you need until someone experienced and gentle provides them. Nothing ever feels rushed or routine; everything feels personal. What truly sets Lensing apart is the care that continues long after the services are over. They reach out months later to check in, share grief resources, and remind families that they’re not alone. That kind of lasting compassion is rare, and it has meant more to us than words can express. Their attention to detail, their dignity in handling arrangements, and their heartfelt support have carried my family through some of our most difficult days. Lensing Funeral Home genuinely makes a difference in the lives of those they serve, and we are endlessly grateful for the comfort and care they have provided over so many years. Lensing Funeral Home remains an exceptional and trusted provider, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to any family seeking compassionate, dependable support. Thank You Lensing! Tonya”
— Tonya Naughton
“They were very accommodating and were happy todo what our loved one had requested for his funeral and they were very attentive to everyone’s needs and we appreciated all the details being covered and it being easier for us. They also checked on us a week later to see how we were all managing our grief abd asked if they could be of assistance to let them know that was very kind. My family have been taking our loved ones who have passed there since I was a teenager probably before that and I’m now 58 so we are Pkeased with the service and know it will be handled with professionalism and to make it as easy for us as possible . Thank you for everything lensing !”
— Stephoni Hager
“We didn’t have much time to plan with Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service. My husband became ill, we had a few days to get everything in order as a family. They treated us with such dignity and respect and were so very accommodating to our needs. Any problem we were dealing with as a family, they had a solution for us. I highly recommend their services!!!”
— Rhonda Boothby
We can help with what comes next.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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