Burial and Cremation

You were ready to welcome a new life into this world. Then, the unimaginable occurred. We are truly sorry for your loss. We are here to help, and to remind you that you are not alone. Please read the qualifications below to see if you can apply for financial assistance.

• The family must be current residents of the United States.
• The baby was at least 20 gestational weeks old, with no respirations, heartbeats or signs of life.

SEOLE
The Securing End-of-Life Expenses (SEOLE), pronounced “soul,” program provides assistance with autopsy, funeral, burial and cremation expenses. Funding is sent to the service provider (i.e. funeral home). Families complete a brief “REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE” form and submit an itemized invoice/estimate from the service provider.

When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust our team at Celebrate Life Iowa Cremation Services to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored. Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing.

We at Celebrate Life Iowa Cremation Services offer affordable cremations and permanent placements that you can arrange online without visiting a funeral home. All it takes is a few simple steps to organize your cremation. Choose your plan & options completely online. Once you are ready, pay securely online with a credit card. Complete a few forms from home in minutes. We will arrange to transfer your loved one into our care.

Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, in Grinnell, Iowa, is the premier funeral home serving Poweshiek and Jasper counties. We specialize in funerals, cremations, prefunding and monuments. Our Event Center/Reception Hall offers families an area for a luncheon following the service or for meals during the time of visitation or prior to the service. For more information, contact Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service in Grinnell.

Final Farewell helps families provide an affordable funeral for a loved child.  We provide financial assistance, advice, and guidance.  We’ve helped families from all religions and backgrounds. Your donation enables us to offer the enormous gift of a decent burial and a proper goodbye.

Work­ing Togeth­er to Trans­form Lives Through the Gift of Organ & Tis­sue Donation

As Iowa’s sole organ pro­cure­ment orga­ni­za­tion, we facil­i­tate both organ and tis­sue recov­ery and serve as the state’s pri­ma­ry con­tact for organ, tis­sue, and eye dona­tion.

Grief Support, Death resources

Supportive Resources

Skyler’s Gift’s primary goal is to help as many families as possible in this most difficult time of their lives. To maximize how many families receive assistance we rely on accurate financial information from applicants. Completion of this application does not guarantee financial assistance. You will be notified within 4 business days if approved for assistance. Skyler’s Gift Foundation will help with the funeral and burial or crematory costs of up to $1000. To apply for assistance please make sure that you fit the following criteria:

• Your baby was born at or after 22 weeks.
• Your baby passed away from prematurity-related causes.
• Your baby passed away in the NICU.
• Applications for assistance cannot be past 14 days from the day the baby passed away.
• Can prove financial need.
• The baby was under 6 months of age when he/she passed awa