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Resthaven Cemetery was established in 1931 by W.H. Colvin on the site of the former Mountain Dairy Farm. It was among the 1st cemeteries in the United States to allow only flush-to-ground grave markers. R. Harley Riggs and Carl Ripper bought the cemetery from the Colvin estate in 1953. Mrs. Fred Chander gave the cemetery its 1st pair of swans, Jack and Jill, in 1955 in memory of her late husband. Jack and Jill lived at the cemetery lake and raised a family. The lake is still home to ducks and swans, including a couple also named Jack and Jill.
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If you own a plot you no longer need, you can sell it on Eturnal Rest and reach families who are searching for a resting place right now. You keep the full sale price, because we do not charge a commission when it sells. Plots like these currently list for a median asking price of $4,500 on Eturnal Rest.
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35 plots are currently listed at McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Resthaven Cemetery - West Des Moines. Prices are set by the sellers.
One burial space at McLaren's Resthaven Cemetery. Locate in Section R, Lot 145, Space 1. The cemetery list price is about $1995 and the owner is asking $995.
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Owner is looking for $1500 for this prime spot.
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sec-b lot-51 sp-6, near the water tower on the property. Very well kept cemetery. Easy drive in access on 2 sides. Beautiful mausoleum on the property too.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section L, Lot 181, Spaces 2 & 3, Hillside location overlooking Pond with Swans. The cemetery list price for this propery is about $4000 and the owner is asking $2500 which is good value.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section Q, Lot 8, Spaces 11 & 12. The cemetery list price for these spaces is about $3295 each and the owner is asking $2500 for both spaces.
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One Niche at Resthaven Cemetery. Located interior at the Mausoleum, 1450-C, Tier 15, Niche 10. The owner is asking $2500 for this niche.
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Three burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. This property located in Section 8, Lot 72, Spaces 9,10 & 11. The owner is asking $995 for each space.
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Section R, lot 125, spaces 3&4. Valued at $2295 Each 4 years ago.
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One Lawn Crypt located at Lakeview Gardens Lawncrypts, Row 30, Space Q. The owner is asking $3200 for this Lawn Crypt.
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One Lawn Crypt Space at Resthaven. Located at Lakeview Gardens Lawncrypts, Row 30, Space Q. The owner is askinmg $3200 for this lawn crypt which is less than the cemetery list price and a good value.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section H, Lot 64, Spaces 4 & 5. The owner is asking $3200 for these spaces. Will consider offer.
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One double depth lawn crypt located in Section G, Lot 56, 2 burial spaces. The owner is asking $3600 for this unit.
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One Double Depth Lawn Crypt, Section G, Lot 56
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Four burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section P, Lot 32, Spaces 7, 8, 9 & 10. These spaces are in a prestige area near the lake. The cemetery list price is about $4295 each space and the owner is asking $995 for each space.
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Two burial spaces located in Lakeview Gardens, Row 40, Space Q, Double Depth Lawn Crypt. The owner is asking $4000 for this companion unit.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery and Mausoleum. Located in Block M, Section 64, Spaces 2 & 3. The cemetery list price for these spaces is about $2274 each and the owner is asking $4000 for both spaces which is good value.
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For Sale, Double Depth Lawn Crypt, Lakeview Gardens Section, Row 40, Space Q in Resthaven Cemetery. This quiet, beautiful cemetery is located at 801 19th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa.
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There are three plots next to each other on the West side of the cemetery. Each plot is available for 1500 dollars.
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Two burial spaces located in Section L, Lot 240, Spaces 10 & 11. The owner is asking $2290 for each space.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section L, Lot 240, Spaces 10 & 11. The cemetery list price is $5295 each space and the owner is asking $2295 each and will pay the transfer fee.
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Three burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section D, Lot 102, Spaces 7,8 & 9. Well maintained grounds with view of Pond. The cemetery list price for these spaces is about $2300 each and the owner is asking $1600 each which is good value.
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Two side by side burial spaces 05 & 06 in Section M, Lot 120. Most desirable part of cemetery on hill, well shaded and back from road. Will sell both sites together for $4,500. Photos of spaces & area available upon request. Serious inquiries only please.
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Two burial spaces at McLarens Resthaven Cemetery. Located at Lakeview, Row 38, two Spaces setup for one on top of the other. Located 30 feet north of the Duck Pond but high enough to be dry even in heavy rain. The cemetery list price for this unit which includes Opening & Closing is about $11,000 and the owner is asking $5000.
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A really beautiful location that includes perpetual care. The two adjacent lots are in Resthaven Cemetery, Section Q, Lot 437, spaces 7 and 8. This a great buy in a beautifully maintained Cemetery. Current price from the Cemetery is $3995 per space, but we will let go for only $2555 per space. Deed Transfer fee is $55, which Seller will pay. Reasonable offers will be entertained.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven. Located in U-30, Spaces 11 & 12. The cemetery list price is about $3295 for each space and the owner is asking $2745 for each space.
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Outside Mausoleum Resthaven Cemetery Two Prayer Level
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Four plots, one separate and three together. Lot 1, Space 1 and Lot 53, Spaces 4,5 & 6, Section P. For sale together or separately. $1200 each if 4,5 and 6 are purchased together.
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Four burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section O, Lot 43, Spaces 1,2 & 3 and Section O, Lot 42, Space 1. The cemetery list price for these spaces is about $2390 each and the owner is asking $1795 each which is good value.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section P, Block North, Lot 65, Spaces 2 & 3. The cemetery list price for these spaces is about $3995 each and the owner is asking $3700 each.
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Turn into Cemetary, continue South on road to E-52 painted on curb which will be on your left side. The Main Office is directly at the end of this road. E-52 is North of the pond where two Swans, Jack & Jill share with numerous wildlife! Resthaven is a beautiful property, hosting a Veteran’s section; a Chapel; with many trees & shrubbery. Resthaven offers both flat & upright stones.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Lakeview Gardens,E-52, Double Depth Lawn Crypt. The owner is asking $7800 for this companion arrangement.
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Two burial spaces located in Lakeview Gardens, E-52, Double Depth Lawn Crypt. The owner is asking $7800 for this companion lawn crypt.
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Four burial spaces at McClairen Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section D, Lot 46, Spaces 1,2,3 & 4 at the top of a hill, high and dry. The cemetery list price for these spaces is about $2494 each and the owner is asking $1995 each which is good value.
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Two mausoleum crypt spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located at the Garden Mausoleum West, Lake Side, Level E, Crypts 25 & 26. The cemetery list price is about $10,395 and the owner is asking 8500 for these crypts.
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Two burial spaces at Resthaven Cemetery. Located in Section D, Lot 2, Spaces 4 and 5. Looks down on the pond. The cemetery list price for these two spaces is $5495 each. Asking $4500 for each of the two spaces.
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Sellers currently list 35 priced plots at McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Resthaven Cemetery - West Des Moines, from $995 to $9,000, with a median asking price of $4,500. These are asking prices set by the sellers on Eturnal Rest, not appraisals or cemetery retail prices.
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Current listings at McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Resthaven Cemetery - West Des Moines include Gravesite (34), Lawn Crypt (1).
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