Fees
Effective July 1, 2025
City of Ames Municipal Code Appendix A - Cemetery Rules, Regulations and Fees
LOTS
Adult $839.86 + $210.14 perpetual care1= $1,050.00/space
Infant3 $160.00 + $40.00 perpetual care1= $200.00/space
COLUMBARIUM NICHE
Niche, Interment, and Plaque $3,062.00 ($314.40 for perpetual care1)
INTERMENT - Regular
Adult $1,050.00
Infant $350.00
Weekend/Holiday - Adult2 $1,461.00
Weekend/Holiday - Infant2 $491.00
For interments that require winter rate, add:$250.00
INTERMENT - Cremation
Weekday $599.00
Weekend/Holiday2 $711.00
For interments that require winter rate, add: $250.00
DISINTERMENT
Based on actual cost of time and materials.
Minimum charge is 2 x current charge for interment.
MARKERS & MEMORIALS
Installation service charge $50.00 each
1The perpetual care fund is an irrevocable trust.
Monies deposited into the perpetual care fund are non-refundable. (Iowa Code 523I.807)
2 City of Ames holidays are:
New Year's Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Two (2) days at Thanksgiving
Two (2) days at Christmas
(Res. #04-158, 4-27-04)
3This fee is waived for the City of Ames residents. An infant is defined as a child up to 24 months old.