Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
5400 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
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
“I would like to thank everyone for the amazing and outstanding job. After my father passed you were a great comfort to our family. You guided us through this difficult time with a great amount of sympathy and compassion. Thank you”
— andy roth
“My husband passed away in April 2024. I was a wreck and the staff at Hamiltons was amazing. The service they organized for us exceeded all of our expectations. I can not thank them enough for honoring my husband in such a beautiful way. ❤️”
— Kelly Swantee
“They did an excellent job for my aunts funeral today. I would highly recommend anyone to have their funeral service done here”
— Blake Burgess
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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