McLarens Resthaven Chapel & MortuaryObituaries · West Des Moines, IA

McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary is a funeral home located at 801 19th Street in West Des Moines, IA 50265, within Polk County. McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving West Des Moines and the surrounding Polk County area, McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary also serves families from Adel, Ankeny, Carlisle, Dallas Center, and Des Moines, and nearby towns across Iowa.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary at (515) 225-7225 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 801 19th Street in West Des Moines; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.