If you are in immediate need of arranging cremation services in Fort Dodge, IA because you have just experienced the death of a family member or friend please accept our sincere condolences. Our experienced & knowledgeable staff of cremation specialists are standing by to respond to your call, expedite transport of your loved one and answer your questions with compassion & sensitivity. We understand that what matters most when losing a loved one is guidance & understanding.
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When a loved one passes away at home in Fort Dodge, IA or surrounding area under the care of Hospice please notify Hospice first. Instruct the Hospice Caregiver to call Historic Bruce Funeral Home so we may dispatch a vehicle and personnel to the home in order to bring the deceased
If a loved one passes away at home in Fort Dodge, IA or surrounding area and is not under the care of Hospice please call 911 to notify them of the death. When the emergency medical staff arrives they will determine the best course of action. If the deceased was under a physician's care they may release your loved one directly to us. If so, please instruct the EMT to call Historic Bruce Funeral Home. Otherwise it may be determined to refer the death to the Medical Examiner. If that's the case then it is important to inform the Medical Examiner to release your loved one to Historic Bruce Funeral Home at the appropriate time.