Neptune Cremation Service

11/10/2026

Neptune Des Moines Service Manager Staci Hansen donated a basket of goodies for veterans and their families who will be attending the annual Tribute service held by our Dignity Memorial partners at McLaren's Chapel on Wednesday, November 11, at 9 a.m.
McLaren's is located at 801 19th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265.

10/30/2026

Neptune Des Moines Service Manager Staci Hansen has been busy doing some reverse trick-or-treating this week!
Staci donated treats to Emerald Reserve Ankeny for their trick or treat night;
thanked the St. Croix Hospice team for “All they ‘brew’” with some treats and Halloween-themed energy drinks;
thanked the team at the Polk County vital records office for all their hard work assisting with death certificates we need to get for our families;
and thanked the staff at EveryStep Kavanagh Hospice House for all the care they provide for families; Staci donated word puzzles and treats for families currently in the hospice house to enjoy for Halloween. 🎃💝

09/29/2026

Today is National ! The was founded on September 29, 1899, and is America’s oldest and largest major combat veteran organization.

09/24/2026

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Life lessons from autumn! 🍂

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

25 years: The legacy of September 11, 2001.

09/08/2026

Grief changes us in ways we don't always expect – including how we sleep, think, move and care for ourselves.
Join us for Navigating Your Personal Grief Journey, a free webinar in partnership with For Grief, exploring the connection between grief and self-care. Hear from grief advocate Viv Babin, sleep expert Lindsay Scola and grief researcher Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, as they share practical insights and compassionate guidance for navigating the physical and emotional impact of loss.
Tuesday, September 15 | 7 PM ET
Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fJwtMgIuS_OFEX_jtFe2Sg

09/03/2026

Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92.
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5718381/gloria-steinem-dies

09/01/2026

For National Trail Mix Day the Neptune Des Moines team dropped some off with appreciation and gratitude as always for the team at Kavanagh Hospice House. They also "popped" by the local post office to pick up flags for our veterans' families, and gave the staff some popcorn in appreciation for all their hard work.

09/01/2026

Wendell Berry, author, poet, and Kentucky farmer who advocated a simpler life and love of the land, has died at age 92. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/01/wendell-berry-us-author-dead

08/31/2026

For Be Kind to Humankind Week (Aug. 25-31), Neptune Des Moines Service Manager Staci Hansen dropped off thank you treats for many of the teams in the community who assist us, including the staff at our vital records office who are always so prompt in assisting us with death certificates.
Staci also “fueled up” the Johnston Grimes Metropolitan Fire District with some snacks in appreciation for all they do, and stopped by one of our new hospice partners in town, Affinity Care of Iowa, to introduce herself, drop off some information about Neptune and of course, treat the team to some goodies.
"We've had a few families whose loved ones have come into our care since their opening, and they've had nothing but positive reviews for the care they received from the Affinity team," Staci said.

08/31/2026

What a lovely way to spread joy! We hope everyone had a wonderful National Dog Day, too!

08/31/2026

Our pleasure! We so appreciate all you do for families!

08/31/2026

The Neptune corporate team spent an afternoon volunteering with Feeding South Florida and sorted through 10,582 pounds of donated food -- equal to 8,818 meals for people in need in our community. Thanks for all you do, FSF. 🥰

08/27/2026

Shelley Fabares died on Aug. 22 at the age of 82. She first enjoyed success as Mary on ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and later received Emmy nominations for her role on ‘Coach.’ She also had a No. 1 single with ‘Johnny Angel’ and starred in three movies with Elvis Presley.

08/21/2026

Neptune Des Moines Service Manager Staci Hansen wasn’t able to attend this year’s StoryPoint Siena Hills Community Fair (but has plans to make it next year!), but she donated treats and carnival favors. It looks like there was fun had all around by residents and families!

08/20/2026

Neptune Des Moines Office Coordinator Kennedy Cole hosted Bingo at Emerald Reserve in Indianola. Residents loved winning candy bars, word searches and some Neptune swag cups!

08/20/2026

What fun! We loved it!