Cedar Rapids funeral home of a firm begun as a Solon undertaking business in 1885, rebuilt on land bought from the Czech National Cemetery after the 2008 flood destroyed its earlier building. The Avacentre event center at the same address has a non-denominational chapel area seating 200 and reception seating for 140, with catering. Family owned and operated.

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Cedar Rapids crematory of Cedar Memorial, built in 2001 inside Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery as a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired building among prairie gardens, ponds and fountains, with a place where families can gather in privacy. Licensed funeral directors oversee every part of the cremation.

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Cedar Rapids funeral home on the grounds of Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, which has served families since 1929. The limestone building has a large reception room for visitations and funerals and a family lounge; the same park holds the Chapel of Memories, a mausoleum, a cremation center and a family center where catered receptions and family meals are held.

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Colonial-style Cedar Rapids funeral home with a home-like setting, serving families since 1966 and part of Cedar Memorial since 1978; the building has been completely remodeled. Staff help families file for veterans benefits.

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Cedar Rapids cremation provider founded by two brothers, serving eastern, central and southwest Iowa from Cedar Rapids to the Des Moines area, the Quad Cities, Iowa City and Council Bluffs. Arrangements can be made online from home, and calls are answered by a person 24 hours a day, weekends and holidays included.

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Cedar Rapids funeral home built in 1985 on the grounds of Linwood Cemetery, which the family-owned Murdoch firm bought that year. It has a spacious chapel, the Legacy Center reception hall with catered meals and beer and wine service, and livestreaming for services.

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