Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Central Iowa
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory has served central Iowa since 1929, rooted in a legacy of compassion and personalized care. Founded by Roy and Esther Caldwell, our commitment to honoring lives with dignity has been upheld through generations of ownership transitions, including the Parrish brothers' leadership since 2014. Our expertise spans traditional funerals, cremation services, and veteran-specific ceremonies, supported by certified professionals trained in creating meaningful memorials.As a community-focused business, we actively participate in local events and charitable initiatives while maintaining industry certifications through the National Funeral Directors Association. Our 24/7 availability and multi-location presence across Urbandale, Adel, Winterset, and Perry ensure accessible support during times of need, backed by a satisfaction guarantee for all services rendered.
Services
Traditional Services
Cremation Services
Personalization
Veteran Services
Merchandise
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Obituary Notifications
Online Store
Life Planning Seminar
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We offer over 95 years of continuous service to central Iowa communities
- Our certified crematory operators maintain NFDA professional standards
- We provide guaranteed satisfaction with refund commitment for service concerns
- Specialized veteran service coordination with military honor details
- Multi-location coverage across Urbandale, Adel, Winterset, and Perry
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional service
Community support
Personalized memorials
Veteran honors
Services
Traditional Services
Our traditional funeral services provide structured memorialization options including visitation, chapel or off-site ceremonies, and graveside services. Families receive comprehensive support in planning personalized tributes with tribute videos, customized displays, and life celebrant-led ceremonies. This service includes professional care of remains, obituary creation, and coordination with clergy or military honor guards.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with flexible memorialization choices including traditional funeral services followed by cremation, private memorial ceremonies, and permanent memorialization options. Our certified crematory operators ensure proper handling while providing guidance on urn selection, columbarium placement, and scattering ceremony arrangements.
Veteran Services
Specialized services for veterans include VA benefit coordination, military funeral honors with rifle details and flag presentation, and assistance with memorial item applications. Our staff helps families navigate eligibility requirements for national cemetery burial and handles all necessary documentation for service-connected death benefits.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document personal wishes for future services, including burial preferences and financial arrangements. We provide comprehensive checklists, online planning tools, and consultation services to create legally binding arrangements while offering peace of mind through our Talk of a Lifetime program.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief support through counseling resources, support groups, and educational materials to help families navigate the mourning process. Our services include guidance on coping strategies, memorialization options for continued remembrance, and referrals to community-based grief support networks.
People
Mark L. Parrish
Funeral Director / Owner
Licensed funeral director since 2008 with prior experience at Overton Funeral Home. Member of Iowa Funeral Directors Association and certified crematory operator. Graduated from DMACC Mortuary Science Program.
John R. Parrish
Funeral Director / Owner
Certified crematory operator with funeral service experience since 2014. Active in local community organizations including Knights of Columbus and Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Graduated from DMACC Mortuary Science Program.
Alex Wright
General Manager / Funeral Director
Iowa-licensed funeral director with experience in Chicago and Idaho funeral homes. Recognized for commitment to perfect service execution. Active in community organizations and Iowa Funeral Directors Association.
Tom Collins
Funeral Director
Winterset native with over 40 years in funeral service. Graduated from Miami-Dade Community College mortuary program. Active in local community organizations including Winterset Lions Club and hospital board trustee.
Katie Fitzsimmons
Funeral Director
First-generation funeral director with personal experience in grief. Graduated from DMACC Mortuary Science Program in 2017. Committed to honoring lives through personalized memorialization services.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and veteran-specific services with customizable options for personalization.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services including documentation of wishes and financial arrangements through our Talk of a Lifetime program.
Do you provide veteran funeral benefits assistance?
We help families obtain VA burial benefits, coordinate military honors, and handle documentation for service-connected death benefits and memorials.
Are cremation services available?
Yes, we offer cremation options with memorialization choices including traditional services followed by cremation and permanent memorial placement.
What support is available for grieving families?
We provide grief counseling resources, support groups, and educational materials to help families navigate the mourning process and find healing.
How can I access your services after hours?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate needs. Contact us anytime through our emergency phone lines at any of our four locations.
