we were having to figure out final arrangements for a family member where we lived 12+ hours away…read more Mississippi Valley was professional, helpful, answered any and all questions and delivered upon their promises to have my family member cremated and mailed to us in a very timely manner. My family member was treated with respect and dignity, and when we received them via USPS and open the box, they were "packaged" securely . Family member had no insurance policies and this was a respectful and considerably more economical option then coming up with thousands upon thousands of dollars for a traditional funeral.

From the owner: After years in the funeral industry, we realized a Simpler Way! Mississippi Valley Cremation &…read moreDirect Burial was born out of deep desire to help and provide families with a simpler, transparent yet dignified and caring option for a loved one's end of life.

Chris Bode and his staff was very helpful and caring. We could not have a better funeral service…read morefor Collette.

From the owner: Family-Owned Business, Funeral Home, Cremation…read more Products: Caskets, Urns, Vaults, Flag Cases, Memorial Stationary, Candles and DVDs, Sympathy Cards, Veterans Memorabilia, Pet Urns and Caskets, Cremation Jewelry. Services: Funeral and Cremation Services, Pet Cremation, Grief Support, Memorials, Funeral Pre-Planning, Casket Showroom, 24-Hour Availability Every Day. Locations Facts: 2 Locations. Port Byron Location Has Dedicated Parking Lots. Erie Location Has Street Parking. Handicap Accessible.

I'm great grandfather passed away and had pre-planned his funeral here. Ellis was our funeral…read moredirector and for the most part everything was great. There were a few surprise expenses that we didn't expect but we worked through them and came to an agreement. They worked well with the funeral home in Arizona (where he passed) to get him to Iowa for his funeral.

Weerts funeral went beyound my thoughts on how a service should be done. My worries were taken…read moreover when I had the service in their hands

I can't say enough good about these guys, they made the entire process easier and helped our family…read moreget through a very difficult time. I would absolutely recommend these guys and will use them again in the future, though I hope its not for a long time.

I didn't know where to start when my dad passed away, but I found Grace online, and I'm really…read morehappy I did. For. Direct cremation, Grace has comparatively reasonable rates. More importantly, the team went above and beyond to take care of our family at a time when we needed guidance most. They guided me through options, had recommendations for other services, were patient and comforting in helping with remains and planning. Then they actually stopped by the house when I requested special assistance. I really appreciate everything they did to help. Update: Grace completely saved me a second time with my mom's passing and cremation as well. So patient and compassionate. Cannot recommend enough.

To be honest, I have not experienced a funeral hosted by Grace. I have however been on a tour of…read moretheir facilities numerous times for different events. The first time I walked in, was to give the owner some information about a local event happening in our area. I have to admit, I was mostly indifferent about stepping foot in a funeral and cremation service establishment. As I walked in I let out a deep breath. It was BEAUTIFUL inside. The minute you step foot in the door, you feel a wave of calm wash over you. Maybe they practice feng shui, I have no idea. What made an impression on me next were the owners. The owners are young, upbeat, friendly, and very welcoming. They introduced themselves, and then Kristan, (one of the owners) took me on a tour of their facility. I was impressed by all of the different options they had. They can create custom blankets, blown glass jewelry, and different types of earns based on the connections they have in the industry. There is quite the variety of caskets to choose from as well. They have everything from your traditional caskets to eco-friendly caskets that are biodegradable. They pretty much can accommodate any individual personality. They even do pet funerals. Grace Funeral has made quite the impression on me.

Definitely service oriented organization. They are so sensitive to families' needs. Thank you.read more

I can't even begin to express how wonderful they were. My baby brother died at the age of 18. It…read morewas a tragic and terrible time for my family, but Gay & Ciha helped make this as smooth of a process as possible. Mat took excellent care of my brother and my family. He said he treated and cared for my brother as he would his own child which was such a comfort. During the funeral, Mat ensured everything went according to our plan and preference while also taking care of us. Highly, highly recommended them.

Horrible. Absolutely horrible. A member of my family recently passed and we chose Schroder's as…read morethey used to be the best -- and I stress "USED TO BE." My loved one looked NOTHING like themselves, the morticians/funeral directors couldn't be bothered to dress up for the services (the man wore no tie & his wife wore what looked like a sundress), WE had to call THEM a week and a half after the services to get our loved one's cremains... the list goes on and on. This is not the same Schroder's it used to be. It is painfully obvious that Steve, the former proprietor, is no longer involved. I will never - and I mean NEVER - trust them with a member of my family again.