Cedar Memorial

Every family is unique. That's why Cedar Memorial offers a variety of funeral and cremation services.

The funeral and memorial service is a chance to uphold family traditions and celebrate memories. Cedar Memorial provides many options for creating a distinctive service. Whether you want the comfort of traditional funeral or unique touches that capture your loved one's personality, our funeral directors listen to your needs and help you design the perfect tribute.

10/30/2025

As Halloween approaches, we wanted to post a gentle reminder about cemeteries. These spaces may seem like mysterious adventures to some, but they are actually sacred places where loved ones rest and memories are honored.

Cemeteries are NOT haunted houses or photo ops. And grave markers and decorations should NEVER be disturbed or vandalized.

We’re proud to maintain a peaceful, beautiful place for families to find comfort. We ask that all visitors treat the grounds with respect.

10/28/2025

November's Parents Living with Loss group will meet on Sunday, November 2, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. 💚

Learn more about joining our next meeting on our website. Link in comments!

10/23/2025

The Lights of Remembrance memorial service is designed to help families, friends, and individuals navigate their grief—and most importantly, to come together and heal.

Attendees will have an opportunity to light a candle in honor of those they have lost recently or throughout their lifetime. We ask guests to please arrive by 5:00 p.m.

If you would like to have a photo of your loved one displayed on the overhead screen while their name is announced, please submit a picture and a brief message by Monday, October 27th. The link to submit your photo is in the comments.

10/21/2025

We pride ourselves in providing innovative funeral and cemetery services to families throughout eastern Iowa. From the moment you enter our facilities, it's our goal to embrace you and your family with beauty, quality, comfort, and support.

10/16/2025

Each month, we share writing prompts designed to help individuals process loss, honor memories, and find healing moments through writing. This month's prompt is:

What memory of your loved one brings you peace? Write it out in detail, and notice the feelings that arise as you relive it. ✍️✨

10/14/2025

Grief doesn’t just live in the heart but also in the body. Fatigue, tension, and even changes in appetite are all common responses.

While you can't "cure" grief, you can take care of your body as it carries you through it. Try:

- taking slow walks, even just around the block.
- breathing deeply and stretching your shoulders.
- staying hydrated and nourishing yourself with gentle meals.

And of course, listen to your body. Rest is essential for the body and mind. 💚

10/09/2025

83 things must be done when a loved one passes—but 52 can be done in advance!

It's all outlined in our FREE exclusive resource, the Preplanning Organizer. Request your copy today! Link in comments.

10/07/2025

Our Fall Total Cleanup event will take place on Wednesday, October 15, beginning at 7 a.m. (weather permitting). All grave decorations will be removed and disposed of at this time.

‼️ If you wish to keep your decorations, please come pick them up before Monday, October 14! ‼️

Thank you for your understanding, as these cleanup days allow us to reseed, fertilize, and spray the lawns to maintain the beauty of Cedar Memorial Park for all to enjoy!

09/30/2025

October's Parents Living with Loss group will meet on Sunday, October 5, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. 💚

Learn more about joining our next meeting on our website. Link in comments!

09/25/2025

We've officially survived the summer heat! Celebrate the fall equinox with a festive arrangement from The Flower Shop at Cedar Memorial! 🍁🌻

Browse floral or silk bouquets and order your favorites online or in-store. Whether you wish to enjoy fresh arrangements in your home, as a gift, or to be placed on your loved one's final resting site at Cedar Memorial, The Flower Shop is here to help!

Link in comments.

09/23/2025

As part of our commitment to providing grief resources for our community, we'll post monthly prompts designed to help individuals process loss, honor memories, and find healing moments through writing. 🖊🦢

This month's prompt is a deep one.

Prompt: If you could sit with your loved one for one more conversation, what would you want to say—and what do you imagine they might say back? Describe the environment you're sitting in and why it's special.

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4200 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402

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http://www.cedarmemorial.com/

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Our Story

Carl K. Linge, the founder of Cedar Memorial, purchased a farm along the main road between Cedar Rapids and Marion in the winter of 1929. At that time the two cities were separated by about 6 miles of countryside. Later that same year, he began building a new kind of cemetery called a park plan. Instead of large stone monuments, it would feature enduring bronze memorials set flush with the ground. Carl kept expanding his unique cemetery through the years.

A second and a third generation of Linges continued Carl's vision, and today, Cedar Memorial is one of the most respected cemeteries and funeral homes in the Midwest.

At Cedar Memorial, you'll find comfort, dignity, and quality at every turn. From our distinctive facilities and grounds to our caring, professional staff — we provide "Everything for your family."

We pride ourselves in providing innovative funeral and cemetery services to families throughout the Cedar Rapids and Marion area. Cedar Memorial also strives to give back to the community through sponsorship of special events.