Cemeteries in Ames, Iowa

Private Cemeteries in Ames, Iowa often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Ames, Iowa are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Ames, Iowa are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Ames, Iowa , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Ames, Iowa .

Our database contains records of burials from 13 cemeteries.

Code of Iowa Chapter 523I contains many of the laws related to cemeteries, including provisions on perpetual care cemeteries. It also designates a state agency, the Regulated Industries Unit of the Iowa Insurance Division, to administer the laws and oversee cemetery operations.

The average cost of a funeral in Iowa is $6,995, but this is subject to fluctuation on a case by case basis. That's because funerals are not just one expense, but rather a culmination of many.

Where can bodies be buried in Iowa? Most bodies are buried in established cemeteries, but burial on private property is possible in Iowa. Before conducting a home burial or establishing a family cemetery, check with the county or town clerk for any local zoning laws you must follow.

Where can bodies be buried in Iowa? Most bodies are buried in established cemeteries, but burial on private property is possible in Iowa. Before conducting a home burial or establishing a family cemetery, check with the county or town clerk for any local zoning laws you must follow.