Ochiltree Funeral Service

Ochiltree Funeral Service, located at 1823 North John Wayne Drive in Winterset, Iowa, is a respected funeral home that has served the Madison County community and surrounding areas with compassionate care and professional funeral services. Now operating as part of the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory family—specifically the Winterset Chapel—the business continues a proud tradition of honoring lives and healing hearts that dates back to 1929. The Caldwell Parrish organization has built its reputation on core values of putting families first, acting with honesty, integrity, and compassion, empowering its team, committing to excellence, and creating lasting relationships with every family they serve.

Ochiltree Funeral Service offers a full range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the families it serves. These include traditional funeral and burial services, cremation services, memorial services, and pre-planning options that allow individuals to make their wishes known in advance and relieve their loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of grief. The on-site chapel provides a dignified and welcoming space for visitations, funeral ceremonies, and memorial gatherings. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating, ensuring that all guests can participate comfortably.

As a cremation service provider, Ochiltree Funeral Service offers various options for direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, and urn selection. The home also supplies caskets and coffins, working closely with families to choose appropriate merchandise that reflects the life and personality of their loved one. Additional offerings include burial services, on-site parking, and the availability of immediate assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Winterset chapel serves families not only in Winterset but also in nearby communities such as Lorimor, Patterson, and other towns in Madison County. The staff is known for their attentive, personalized approach, guiding each family through every step of the funeral planning process with sensitivity and respect. Families are encouraged to share stories and personal touches that make each service unique.

Ochiltree Funeral Service also provides helpful resources such as free planning guides, online obituary listings, and the option to arrange services online or by phone. The funeral home maintains an active obituary page where recent death notices are posted, allowing the community to stay informed and offer support. With a perfect 5.0 rating from 64 reviews on Google Maps, the staff consistently receive praise for their empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Whether families are planning ahead or facing an immediate need, Ochiltree Funeral Service stands ready to provide dignified, affordable, and compassionate care. The commitment to excellence and the promise to always put family needs first are the cornerstones of this trusted Winterset institution.