At Des Moines Winterset Memorials, our work is personal. Every memorial we help create represents a life, a story, and a family’s lasting tribute to someone they love. Our team takes that responsibility seriously.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our commitment goes even deeper. Employee ownership means the people serving your family are also personally invested in our company’s success, care, and future.

Being employee-owned means our team members have a shared stake in the company. We are not just employees doing a job. We are employee owners who care about the quality of our work, the families we serve, and the communities where we live and work.

That sense of ownership shapes how we approach each memorial, each conversation, and each detail.

When a family comes to us, they are often making decisions during an emotional and difficult time. They need guidance, patience, and someone who will listen carefully.

Employee ownership supports that level of care. Our team is invested in doing things the right way, from helping families choose the right granite and design to coordinating cemetery details and ensuring the finished memorial reflects their loved one’s story.

Every detail matters because every family matters.

Memorial work requires both skill and compassion. Whether we are designing a custom headstone, engraving meaningful details, or crafting a monument in our production facility, our employee owners understand that the finished memorial will stand for generations.

That long-term impact is part of what makes our work so meaningful. We are proud to carry forward more than 140 years of handcrafted excellence while continuing to improve how we serve families today.

Des Moines Winterset Memorials has served Iowa families since 1878. Our employee-owned structure helps us continue that legacy with a strong local focus.

We live in the communities we serve. We care about our neighbors. And we are honored to help families across Des Moines, Winterset, and Central Iowa create memorials that preserve stories for generations to come.

Employee ownership is more than a business model. For us, it is a shared commitment to quality, compassion, and lasting service.

When you work with Des Moines Winterset Memorials, you work with people personally invested in helping you create a meaningful tribute. From the first conversation to the final installation, our employee owners are here to guide your family with care.

Des Moines Winterset Memorials is proud to be part of Midwest Memorials LLC, a member of the Rayser Holdings employee-owned community of companies. Together, we are committed to serving families with craftsmanship, compassion, and care for generations to come.