Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

05/04/2026

Meet Dan Gomez: veteran, dog dad, and all-around great guy. Born and raised in McHenry, Illinois, Dan is planting roots in the Cedar Rapids metro area with his soon-to-be-wife, Dakota.

As our Monument Specialist, Dan works side-by-side with families to design meaningful, lasting memorials, markers, and headstones.

His creativity and attention to detail help ensure every permanent tribute is as unique as the life it represents. We’re excited to have him on the Murdoch team!

04/30/2026

Did you know that Murdoch Funeral Home is Linn County's longest continuous ongoing business?

Get your local history fix by tuning into the Memories of Marion podcast, featuring the nearly 180-year story of Murdoch Funeral Home.

Hosted by Matt Kenney and Robby Marvin to capture and preserve stories and important events in Marion Iowa’s history before they are lost to time. They hope to help community members reconnect with one another and connect them to emotions of the past.

04/17/2026

Several of our licensed funeral directors had the opportunity to attend the 146th Annual Iowa Funeral Directors Association Convention this week in Altoona, Iowa. We made excellent connections with our colleagues across the entire state, heard some captivating speakers, and came away inspired to serve even better than before.

Special thanks to the IFDA staff and leadership for making this an event to remember.

Pictured are: Jeff Rosauer, Amy Hart, and Bill Judd
Not pictured: Matthew Salger and Bill Bergeson (IFDA District 2 Governor)

03/25/2026

Are you curious about how to start the planning ahead process? Come join our staff for pie and coffee at Murdoch Funeral Home in Center Point for an informational seminar. We will discuss prearrangements, veterans benefits, cremation, burial, and more.

WHEN: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31st
WHERE: Murdoch Funeral Home - Center Point
622 Main Street, Center Point 52213

Please reserve your spot by calling (319) 849-1567

03/19/2026

No prior yoga experience? No problem. Join us for our upcoming April Journeys meeting: Yoga for Grief.

Our instructor, Kimberly Jaeger-Arjes, will guide an intuitive and awareness-based movement flow focusing on alignment, space, and breath. Yoga for Grief pairs well with those who are grieving or who experience any level of grief in loss.

There is no cost. Plan to wear comfortable clothing.

This experience is chair-based and can be adapted for your personal range of mobility and comfort.

Journeys is a free bereavement social group, open to all, which meets monthly at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood: 520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. The group was founded with the goal to support those in our community who have experienced the loss of someone they love, with the understanding that grieving hearts need care and connection.

02/12/2026

Today we hosted a special luncheon for those experiencing their first Valentine's Day after the loss of a spouse or partner.

Holidays can feel especially tender when grieving. Our hope was to create a space where love could be honored, stories could be shared, and no one had to navigate the day alone.

There was a lot of laughter and beautiful connection created around the tables! We are so grateful for all who joined us.

02/10/2026

Yesterday's Journeys meeting was the perfect intersection of creativity, joy, mindfulness, and remembrance.

After engaging in a mindful moment, Journeys members created one-of-a-kind painted rocks along with the gentle guidance of Jodi Stepanek of Big Heart Meditation and Mindfulness.

Stories were shared and new memories were made.

Journeys is a bereavement social group that meets once each month at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood. It is free to attend and open to anyone in the community.

Our next meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9th.

01/21/2026

Are you on a grief journey? Are you seeking a welcoming community of others to connect with? The staff at Murdoch Funeral Homes welcomes all to attend our upcoming Journeys bereavement social group meeting on Monday, February 9th at 2:30 p.m. We will be joined by the incredible Jodi Stepanek with Big Heart Meditation and Mindfulness for an afternoon of guided, mindful art making as we create painted images on rocks and stones.

Cost is free. No prior artmaking experience is necessary.

WHERE?: The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood
520 Wilson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids

WHEN?: 2:30-3:30 PM Monday, February 9th, 2026

Journeys was created in order to provide support to those in our community who have experienced the loss of someone they love, with the understanding that grieving hearts need care and connection.

12/12/2025

Leaving a note of love and good-bye can help your loved one find closure in loss. Read the week’s blog and take note. http://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/the-gift-of-a-note-to-your-family

11/15/2025

It’s just 🎶one short day🎶 until The Gazette’s Festival of Trees! Come see Murdoch Funeral Home’s…wickedly…amazing entry decorated by our very own Jaime Murdoch Steward and Hailey Murdoch.

Visit the old Younkers space at Lindale Mall from 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday for live music, a holiday train, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more!

11/07/2025

Wondering how to personally thank a veteran? Read our blog: http://www.murdochfuneralhome.com/veterans-day-thank-you-for-your-service