# Abels Funeral and Cremation Service Losing a loved one hurts. We understand, and we are here for you. Our staff help you honor a life by creating a uniquely personalized tribute designed to meet your needs, making sure you feel cared for every step of the way. We offer dedicated, compassionate grief support throughout your journey. In addition, you can make arrangements in advance, which gives you peace of mind knowing that your final wishes will be followed as you would want and that the burden will not be placed on your family. ## Pages - [Away From Home Assurance](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/planning-ahead/away-from-home-assurance): Away From Home Assurance | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Immediate Need Form](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/immediate-need-form): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. 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Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is here to help navigate tasks immediately following the death of a loved one. - [Death Away From Home](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/resources/death-away-from-home): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service provides helpful resources at your finger tips for making arrangements, to help you make informed decisions during your time of need. - [Veterans Services](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/veterans-services): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. We strive to achieve the highest of standards in compassionate services. - [Personalization](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/personalization): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. We strive to achieve the highest of standards in compassionate services. - [Honoring Veterans](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/honoring-veterans): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service obituaries and Death Notices for the Eldora, IA area. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. - [Facilities and Directions](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/about-us/facilities-and-directions): Facilities And Directions | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Receive Notifications](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/email-subscribe): Receive Notifications | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Receptions](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/receptions): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. We strive to achieve the highest of standards in compassionate services. - [Full History](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/about-us/full-history): Full History | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Download Forms](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/resources/download-forms): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service provides helpful resources at your finger tips for making arrangements, to help you make informed decisions during your time of need. - [Types Of Services](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/types-of-services): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. We strive to achieve the highest of standards in compassionate services. - [Tips for Writing an Obituary](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/resources/tips-for-writing-an-obituary): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service provides helpful resources at your finger tips for making arrangements, to help you make informed decisions during your time of need. - [Make a Payment](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/resources/make-a-payment): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service provides helpful resources at your finger tips for making arrangements, to help you make informed decisions during your time of need. - [Social Security Benefits](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/resources/social-security-benefits): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service provides helpful resources at your finger tips for making arrangements, to help you make informed decisions during your time of need. - [Cremation](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/cremation): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. We strive to achieve the highest of standards in compassionate services. - [How to Write a Eulogy](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/resources/how-to-write-a-eulogy): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service provides helpful resources at your finger tips for making arrangements, to help you make informed decisions during your time of need. - [Why Plan Ahead](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/planning-ahead/why-plan-ahead): Why Plan Ahead | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Our History](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/about-us/our-history): Our History | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Livestream Information](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/livestream-information): Livestream Information | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Send Flowers](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/send-flowers): Send Flowers | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Funeral Etiquette](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/resources/funeral-etiquette): Follow these funeral ettiquette guidelines from what to wear, when to arrive and what to say when attending a funeral or memorial service. - [Blog](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/blog): Blog | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Immediate Need](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/immediate-need): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. We strive to achieve the highest of standards in compassionate services. - [Children and Grief](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/aftercare/children-grief): For people grieving the death of a loved one, Abels Funeral and Cremation Service offers resources and tools available to assist you in your healing journey. - [Our Aftercare](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/aftercare/our-aftercare): For people grieving the death of a loved one, Abels Funeral and Cremation Service offers resources and tools available to assist you in your healing journey. - [Understanding Grief](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/aftercare/understanding-grief): For people grieving the death of a loved one, Abels Funeral and Cremation Service offers resources and tools available to assist you in your healing journey. - [Grief Support](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/aftercare/grief-resources): For people grieving the death of a loved one, Abels Funeral and Cremation Service offers resources and tools available to assist you in your healing journey. - [Everything After and Brighter Mornings](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/aftercare/everything-after-and-brighter-mornings): For people grieving the death of a loved one, Abels Funeral and Cremation Service offers resources and tools available to assist you in your healing journey. - [Obituary Listing](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service obituaries and Death Notices for the Eldora, IA area. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. - [Our Team](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/about-us/our-team): Our Team | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service - [Monuments and Memorialization](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/services/monuments-and-memorialization): Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is committed to providing the highest quality services at the area's most affordable prices. We strive to achieve the highest of standards in compassionate services. - [Careers](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/about-us/careers): Careers | Abels Funeral and Cremation Service ## Blog Posts - [Preplanning Safely During COVID-19](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/preplanning-safely-during-covid-19) - [Grief Journaling](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/grief-journaling) - [Ways to Offer Sympathy During COVID-19](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/ways-to-offer-sympathy-during-covid-19) - [Memorialization Matters](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/memorialization-matters) - [The Death Of A Pet](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/the-death-of-a-pet) - [Common Cremation Options](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/common-cremation-options) - [Grief and the Holidays](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/grief-and-the-holidays) - [Funeral Etiquette Part 1: What To Expect](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/funeral-etiquette-part-1-what-to-expect) - [Funeral Etiquette Part 2: Common Questions](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/funeral-etiquette-part-2-common-questions) - [All About Ethical Wills](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/all-about-ethical-wills) - [Three Motivating Factors for Preplanning Your Funeral](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/three-motivating-factors-for-preplanning-your-funeral) - [Grief Care: How Animals, Art, And Music Can Help](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/grief-care-how-animals-art-and-music-can-help) - [Funeral Flowers](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/funeral-flowers) - [Grief Care: How Funeral Homes Provide Additional Support After The Service](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/grief-care-how-funeral-homes-provide-additional-support-after-the-service) - [Yoga For Grief And Sadness](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/yoga-for-grief-and-sadness) - [Visiting Cemeteries](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/visiting-cemeteries) - [Creative Ideas For Cremated Remains](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/creative-ideas-for-cremated-remains) - [Writing An Obituary](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/writing-an-obituary) - [Sympathy Meals 101](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/sympathy-meals-101) - [Swedish Death Cleaning and Peaceful Living](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/swedish-death-cleaning-and-peaceful-living) - [Do You Know These Funeral Service Terms](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/do-you-know-these-funeral-service-terms) - [Honoring A Loved One Who Has Passed](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/honoring-a-loved-one-who-has-passed) - [What to Say in a Sympathy Card?](https://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com/what-to-say-in-a-sympathy-card)