Iles Grandview Park Chapel serves families throughout East Des Moines and surrounding areas. The funeral home is easily accessible from I-235 using either the Guthrie or Euclid exits, making it a convenient neighborhood location for families and guests. The location offers a large, well-lit parking lot and full accessibility for guests with mobility needs.
Built in 1970 by Gregory Gulick, an alumnus of Iles Dunn’s Chapel, the facility became family owned and operated again in 1988 when it was purchased by Charles W. Iles and renamed Iles Grandview Park Chapel.
Large chapel spaces support full services and larger gatherings comfortably.
Accessible entrances and gathering areas support guest convenience.
Services can include live streaming, recording and video tribute options.
Reception space accommodates 60+ people to support post service gatherings on site.
Conference and gathering spaces support privacy and planning needs.
Clear audio supports music, tributes, and spoken remarks throughout.
Grandview Park is the largest-capacity chapel among Iles locations. The building was renovated with updates focused on functionality, lighting, and flexibility for modern services.
The main chapel comfortably seats up to 200 guests, offering families an option for large services without needing to move to a church or off-site venue. This flexibility is especially important for families who prefer to hold all services in one location.
At the front of the chapel, wood-paneled cabinetry discreetly houses video monitors that can be raised or concealed depending on the family’s preferences. This allows the space to feel more traditional when desired or more contemporary when video tributes and visual elements are part of the service.
Grandview Park offers one of the most robust reception spaces among Iles chapels. Located on the lower level, the reception area is large, open, and designed to support full-scale gatherings.
The reception area can comfortably accommodate approximately 65 guests and is supported by a full kitchen that includes:
This setup allows families to host catered meals or family-provided food without leaving the building.
Grandview Park Chapel serves as a collection site for worn and retired American flags as part of the Iles Retired Flag Program. Flags received at the funeral home are retired in a formal flag ceremony and then placed with a veteran for cremation.
Flags are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We’re happy to help, no pressure, no obligation.
