Ernst Funeral Homes, LLC

Ernst Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located at 80 NE Dartmoor Drive in Waukee, Iowa, has been proudly serving families since its founding in 2005. As one of the few truly family-owned and operated funeral homes in the Dallas County area, Ernst Funeral Home is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to the Waukee community and the entire Des Moines metro area. The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that families receive immediate assistance whenever they need it. The funeral home features a state-of-the-art building with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. It includes a chapel that can seat up to 160 guests, spacious visitation rooms for intimate viewings and gatherings, and a merchandise room where families can customize selections to honor their loved ones. Ernst Funeral Home offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, celebrations of life, graveside services, and receptions. They also provide pre-planning options, allowing individuals to make arrangements in advance to ease the burden on their families. Additionally, the funeral home offers monuments and markers, veterans services, and grief support resources, including a year-long grief support subscription that delivers weekly messages of strength and comfort. Accessibility is a priority, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating. Free on-site and street parking is available for visitors. The business accepts prepayment plans for those who wish to plan ahead financially. Ernst Funeral Home is owned and operated by Michael J. Ernst and employs a small, dedicated team of approximately four staff members. The funeral home generates an estimated annual revenue of USD 500,000. Families consistently praise the funeral home for its high level of compassion and expert guidance during difficult times, reflected in its perfect 5.0-star rating from over 65 reviews on Google. The funeral home also maintains an active online presence, including an obituary page where families can search for loved ones and subscribe to alerts for new postings. Ernst Funeral Home understands that losing a loved one is one of life's hardest moments, and they are committed to guiding families every step of the way with unmatched service and reasonable prices. Whether arranging an immediate funeral, planning a cremation, or pre-planning for the future, Ernst Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves.