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Funeral & Memorial Services
Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Two Convenient Locations
1844 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Telephone 319-362-2147
1000 13th Street
Marion, Iowa 52302
Telephone 319-377-1538
1844 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Telephone 319-362-2147
1000 13th Street
Marion, Iowa 52302
Telephone 319-377-1538
Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Marion, Iowa has been helping families through tough times since 1908. Celebration of life, funeral mass, memorial service . . . no matter the name of the event, our professional funeral directors and staff will be there for you every step of the way and assist you in remembering that remarkable person in your life. We’ll offer ideas and suggestions, provide guidance on memorial products, all while keeping in mind the final decisions are always yours to make.As times change so have some of the aspects of the traditional funeral. Cremation is certainly becoming more popular, but the options to include time-honored traditions such as open casket viewing are not diminished when choosing cremation. Providing family and friends with the opportunity to say good-bye is very important. We will help you discover the best way to create a meaningful memorial experience knowing your family will find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Because the health of the community matters, we are always here to help.
Please link to our website www.stewartbaxter.com and begin to discover how our funeral home focuses on you and your family with one-on-one attention and dedication. Let us not forget every life deserves to be remembered with trusted dignity and respect. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services has been doing this for over 100 years and we would be honored to care for you and your family in your time of need.
Frequently Asked Questions
- "We can have the cremation done after the service?”
- Cremation doesn’t have to prevent your loved one from having the closure they deserve in their time of need. Our cremation services can still provide the time-honored tradition of an open casket viewing and fellowship with family and friends.
- “Do I have to have a formal service?”
- Many families enjoy our facilities for casual, home-like gatherings.. We can provide your family with simple remembrances using video tributes, personalized printing, and the sharing of stories and memories.
- “Is it necessary to have any kind of event at all?”
- Although it is important for you to express your wishes, it is healthy for your family to offer their own suggestions. We encourage every family to openly discuss traditions and desires when planning even the simplest arrangements. We believe preplanning is necessary in providing your family with the peace of mind they’ll need in their time of mourning.
- “I just want to be cremated, is that possible?”
- We hear this statement from a lot of people, but there’s more to making this decision. At Stewart Baxter, we’ll show you all of the available options and help you make the right choice.
- “Preplanning, prepaying, or both?”
- We will show you the benefits of prepaying for funeral services when you preplan, but there is no cost for the preplanning. Whether we’re talking it over, recording your biographical information or noting service selections, we’re always available for guiding your arrangement options.