Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
2720 Muscatine 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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“You handle my father and my mother's funerals. Your amazing. And make the family's feel at ease in their time of grief. Thank you so much. Jill Pettit Hines Daughter of Judith and Joseph Pettit”
— Jill Hines
“Matt was so kind and caring. If you are looking for someone to take care of you and your loved one, there is no one better. Highly recommend.”
— Jen L
“My husband and I lost our precious daughter at 5 months pregnant. The University of Iowa healthcare team recommended we use Gay & Ciha’s services to have our baby cremated, and what a blessing it has been. The staff was so tender and kind. They placed our baby’s ashes in a beautiful golden heart urn and did not charge us anything for this. What a tremendous gift this was to us as we swim through grief, medical bills, and uncertainty of the future. Thank you Megan, and thank you Gay & Ciha, for your kindness during this difficult time.”
— Madeline Leyden
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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