Des Moines-Winterset Memorials

10/15/2026

💛 Happy Employee Ownership Month — or as we like to call it, ESOPtober!

Across the Rayser Employee Owned Community, our companies may serve different industries, customers, and communities, but we are united by something important: employee ownership.

Being employee owned means our people have a real stake in the success we build together. It means thinking beyond individual roles, supporting one another, serving our customers well, and helping create long-term value for our shared future.

This month, we’re proud to celebrate the employee owners across the Rayser community who bring their skills, ideas, care, and commitment to work every day.

Here’s to ownership, teamwork, and growing together. 💛

10/15/2026

This month, we’re featuring Missouri Red from our partners at Tecstone Granite. Quarried in the United States, Missouri Red is known for its rich red coloring, natural variation, and timeless strength.

Its warm, bold tone creates a beautiful backdrop for inscriptions, carvings, and personalized details — making it a meaningful choice for families looking for a memorial with character, durability, and lasting beauty.

Interested in learning more about Missouri Red? Our team would be happy to help guide you through your options.

https://www.dmwmemorials.com/contact-us/

10/12/2026

We're excited to participate in the City of Ankeny - Government Senior Expo this Wednesday at the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center!

Stop by our booth to meet our team and learn about the process of writing your lasting story in stone!

This event will feature more than 40 local vendors dedicated to providing information, services, and resources for area seniors. This is free and open to the public!

The Ankeny Senior Expo returns Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 10 AM-2 PM at the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center. Explore more than 50 organizations highlighting health services, housing, transportation, leisure activities and more. Free and open to the public.
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10/07/2026

October is **National Employee Ownership Month**, and at Des Moines Winterset Memorials, that means something special.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our team is personally invested in the work we do, the families we serve, and the lasting memorials we help create. Every design, every detail, and every conversation is handled with care because we know these tributes will preserve stories for generations.

In our latest blog, we’re sharing what employee ownership means for the families who choose Des Moines Winterset Memorials.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/what-employee-ownership-means-for-the-families-we-serve/

09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House and Ribbon Cutting this morning at our new Winterset facility! We appreciate you braving the weather to join us in celebrating this next chapter. We were truly overwhelmed by the community support! We are proud to be a part of the Winterset and Madison County community!

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the countless individuals affected by the events of that day.

We reflect on the resilience, compassion, and unity that emerged in the face of tragedy and continue to inspire us today.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/08/2026

Planning ahead is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family.

Legacy planning is about more than documents and final wishes — it also includes how you want to be remembered. Pre-planning your memorial helps ensure your story, values, and wishes are honored while giving your loved ones clarity and peace of mind.

Our latest blog explains why memorial planning belongs in every legacy plan and how starting the conversation now can make things easier for the people you love later.

👉 Read the blog here and take the first step toward planning with confidence: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/legacy-planning-101-why-memorial-planning-matters/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we celebrate the dedication, craftsmanship, and commitment that drive our success every day.

As an employee-owned organization, we know that our greatest strength is our people. The hard work, innovation, and shared sense of ownership demonstrated by our employee owners help us create value for our customers, our communities, and one another.

Today, we recognize and thank all workers whose efforts make a difference every day. Wishing everyone a safe, enjoyable, and well-deserved Labor Day.

09/03/2026

This month, we’re featuring Laurentian Green from our partners at Rock of Ages. With its deep green tones and natural movement, Laurentian Green offers a timeless, dignified look for memorial design.

Its rich color provides a beautiful backdrop for inscriptions, carvings, and personalized details — creating a memorial that feels classic, meaningful, and enduring.

Interested in learning more about Laurentian Green? Our team would be happy to help guide you through your options.