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.

07/30/2025

Grief impacts everyone differently, and for some, it can feel incredibly isolating. It's important to talk to someone about your grief, especially if you feel alone in it.

Our GriefCare Line is available 24/7 for the families we serve and is staffed by trained, compassionate grief counselors. All calls are free and completely confidential. To use the GriefCare Line, please contact our team to request your private access number.

07/28/2025

🦢 SWAN FACTS: Swans are known for their distinctive calls. The Trumpeter swan, for instance, has a resonant and melodious call, while the Cedar Memorial's Mute swans produce a softer hissing sound.

07/24/2025

Our pets provide comfort, joy, and unconditional love. When the time comes to say goodbye, many families seek a compassionate and professional cremation provider.

Companions for Life, a sister company of Cedar Memorial, extends quality services for beloved companions. All pet cremation services are provided at dedicated spaces within our cremation centers located in Cedar Rapids and Waukee. Visit our Companions for Life® website to learn more about these services.

07/22/2025

Looking to get outside this summer? Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery is a large, beautiful park open to the public!

Visitors are welcome to drive or walk through the park and enjoy the warmth of summer, the peacefulness of nature, and the solitude offered throughout. Come say hello, get exercise, or reflect!

07/16/2025

"Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time. It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other." — Leo Buscaglia

07/14/2025

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07/09/2025

REMINDER! This month's Parents Living with Loss group meeting will take place this Sunday, July 13, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Parents Living with Loss is a bereavement group open to all who mourn the loss of a child—regardless of age at the time of loss, years since the loss occurred, or the funeral home where arrangements were made.

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

07/07/2025

Have you ever considered preplanning your funeral arrangements?
It’s not just a practical decision—it’s a meaningful gift to your family. 💚

Our team at Cedar Memorial is here to walk you through the process with clarity, compassion, and care.

07/03/2025

The Corridor of Hope at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery is a uniquely beautiful space designed for reflection, remembrance, and enduring legacy. With Italian marble crypts, glass-front niches, and stunning architectural detail, it offers families a sanctuary of comfort and connection.

Why families choose the Corridor of Hope:
✅ Above-ground entombment in a climate-controlled setting
✅ Durable construction with timeless materials like limestone, walnut, and Italian marble
✅ Custom Elite Room crypts available for personalized tributes
✅ A peaceful place for generations to gather, reflect, and remember

Let us help you create a place that honors a life well-lived.
Call (319) 393-8000 or email info@cedarmemorial.com to schedule a personal tour.

07/01/2025

🦢 SWAN FACTS: Do you know what a group of swans is called?

When on land, it's called a bevy—but when flying in formation or in water, it can be referred to as a lamentation—a beautifully poetic word that echoes themes of remembrance and grief.

06/24/2025

Just one week away!
Join us on Tuesday, July 1st, for the Tribute to Heroes Breakfast. A powerful Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival tradition honoring those who make our community stronger through service, courage, and compassion.

🕰️ Doors open at 7:30 AM @ The Veterans Memorial Building
🍽️ Breakfast & ceremony: 8–9 AM (ticketed)
🎖️ Flag Raising Ceremony to follow on Mays Island (free & open to all)

Cedar Memorial is honored to support this meaningful event as a Support Event Sponsor. Come celebrate the heroes among us. 🇺🇸

Please direct all questions and inquiries to The Freedom Festival, which is hosting the event.

Reserve your seat or table today: https://www.freedomfestival.com/tribute-to-heroes

06/19/2025

Grief doesn’t take a summer break.

If you’re navigating loss this season, try holding onto a small tradition—a family recipe, a favorite walk, a shared song. Rituals, even in simple form, can help us stay connected to those we’ve lost.

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4200 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402

Website

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.