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Jewish burial in Des Moines, IA — every local option

Families in Des Moines have four documented Jewish burial options, ranging from standalone grounds to sections within municipal cemeteries. Emanuel Jewish Cemetery and sections at Woodland and Glendale serve specific congregations and communities, while Children of Israel Eastside Cemetery operates independently. To understand current availability and eligibility for Jewish cemeteries in Des Moines, contact the cemetery office or your congregation directly—policies and space vary by location.

4 cemeteries·1 funeral home·0 detailed listings·within 50 miles·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Des Moines, IA

4 documented · tick Ask about plots on each cemetery you want, then send one request to all of them

Children of Israel Eastside Cemetery
Des Moines, IA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Emanuel Jewish Cemetery
Des Moines, IA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Jewish Glendale (Glendale Cemetery Jewish sections)
Des Moines, IA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Woodland Cemetery
Des Moines, IA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Jewish funeral homes serving Des Moines

Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Limited Jewish funeral home

Iles Funeral Home

Des Moines, IA · 0 mi · Unknown

Iles Funeral Home is a general funeral provider in the Des Moines, Iowa area. The website content available does not detail any Jewish-specific funeral accommodations or capabilities.

May be relevant for: Families seeking standard funeral and cremation services in the Des Moines area.

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Common questions about Jewish burial in Des Moines

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Des Moines, IA?▼
Yes — 4 are documented in Des Moines: Children of Israel Eastside Cemetery; Emanuel Jewish Cemetery; Jewish Glendale (Glendale Cemetery Jewish sections); Woodland Cemetery.
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Des Moines are selling plots?▼
None of the cemeteries on this page has yet confirmed public plot sales with EverJewish. Most listings still read "details not yet confirmed" — ask the cemeteries from this page and their answers come to you.
?Which Jewish funeral homes serve Des Moines?▼
One Jewish funeral home is documented serving Des Moines: Iles Funeral Home (under a mile). A Jewish funeral home arranges the tahara, a shomer and the burial with the cemetery and the rabbi; call the funeral home first, not the cemetery.
?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Des Moines?▼
Cemeteries rarely publish prices, and a grave is several lines — the plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, the monument and its setting — that differ by section and by membership. On EverJewish you tell the Jewish cemeteries near Des Moines once what you're looking for and each answers you with its own availability, requirements and prices; no calls until you're ready.
?What should a family confirm before choosing a Jewish cemetery near Des Moines?▼
Whether plots are available now and to whom (members, the public, or pre-sold only); who may be buried there, including a non-Jewish spouse and section rules; the total cost in writing; the cemetery's rules for the monument; and which funeral homes it works with. Jewish funerals are not held on Shabbat or festivals, and customs vary between communities — the family's rabbi decides what is right for them.
?Where can I arrange a Jewish burial in Des Moines?▼
Four options are documented: Children of Israel Eastside Cemetery (standalone), Emanuel Jewish Cemetery (within Woodland Cemetery, affiliated with Temple B'nai Jeshurun), a section at Woodland Cemetery, and Jewish Glendale (sections within Glendale Cemetery). Eligibility and availability vary; contact the cemetery or your congregation to discuss options.
?What are Woodland Cemetery's office hours?▼
Woodland Cemetery is open Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and closed Sundays. For pricing and specific burial details, call the office directly—fees are not published online.
?Can non-Jewish family members be buried in Jewish sections?▼
Tifereth Israel's section at Jewish Glendale indicates availability for non-Jewish spouses and relatives. Policies differ by cemetery and congregation; verify eligibility with Emanuel Jewish Cemetery, Woodland, or other locations before deciding.
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