Elma, Iowa Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Serving Elma and the Surrounding Communities
Elma sits in Howard County near Cresco, the county seat, and within reach of the Iowa and Minnesota border communities of Le Roy and Harmony. Our Elma location gives families in this northern part of our region a nearby funeral home with the resources of the full Hugeback-Johnson group behind it.
From our Elma location we serve families throughout Elma, Cresco, Riceville, Lime Springs, Protivin, Alta Vista, and Chester in Iowa, along with Le Roy and Harmony just across the Minnesota border.
Why Elma Families Choose Hugeback-Johnson
The Elma location of Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory serves Howard County and the Iowa and Minnesota border area, including families near Cresco and across the state line in Le Roy and Harmony. As part of a group with an on-site crematory, Elma families receive cremation without their loved one leaving our care.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory has served Northeast Iowa for 100 years, and our Elma location at 508 Maple Street extends that care to Howard County and the border communities. A licensed funeral director is available 24 hours a day at (641) 393-2461.
- A nearby Elma location for Howard County and border families
- Part of a group with an on-site crematory that keeps your loved one in our care
- 100 years of family-owned service across Northeast Iowa
- Convenient for families near Cresco and the Iowa and Minnesota border
- Full burial, cremation, and pre-planning support from one team

Services Available at Our Elma Location
Is there a funeral home in Elma, Iowa?
Yes. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory has an Elma location at 508 Maple Street. Call (641) 393-2461 at any hour to reach a licensed funeral director about burial, cremation, or pre-planning, including for families just across the Minnesota border.
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Reach Our Elma Funeral Home
Call (641) 393-2461 any time, day or night, or request an appointment online. For help understanding costs, see our funeral pricing guidance, and review the federal FTC Funeral Rule for your consumer rights.