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In our blog, we share resources and information that families in our community can use to cope with their loss or better understand their grief. We also write about ways we have been involved in the community. Check out our latest posts below.

On Which Day of the Week do the Most Deaths Occur?

On Which Day of the Week do the Most Deaths Occur?

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on On Which Day of the Week do the Most Deaths Occur?
Posted under Death

On which day of the week do the most deaths occur?  According to an article by Sara G. Miller for Live Science, more deaths occur on a Saturday than any other day of the week. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Wonder database contains data on all deaths in the U.S. from 1999 to […]

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Lady delivering a eulogy

Tips for Delivering a Eulogy

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Tips for Delivering a Eulogy
Posted under Eulogy

Delivering a eulogy at a funeral or memorial service is both an honor and a responsibility.  Today we’re providing some tips and ideas to consider. A proper eulogy should: Honor the deceased Reflect the deceased’s character and values Provide comfort and meaning to those in mourning Eulogies usually consist of: A brief introduction and your […]

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Sad woman experiencing re-grief

What is “Re-Grief?”

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on What is “Re-Grief?”
Posted under Death, Grief, Re-grief

“Re-grief” is a psychological term that refers to the renewed experience of mourning a loss that occurred in the past and was previously grieved.  In other words, re-grief may make you feel as though you are mourning the death of your loved one all over again and reliving the pain of the loss – possibly […]

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Ladies helping out at a soup kitchen

Ways to Contribute this Holiday Season

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Ways to Contribute this Holiday Season
Posted under Christmas, Giving Back

Looking for ways to contribute to your community this holiday season?  Experts recommend the following simple but effective ideas: Volunteer your time Food banks and soup kitchens: Help sort donations, pack food boxes, or serve meals. Animal shelters: Offer to play and socialize with animals or help with general care. Senior centers and nursing homes: […]

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Casket with flowers in a cemetery

The Science and Art of Embalming

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on The Science and Art of Embalming
Posted under Death, Embalming

The process of embalming has been around for thousands of years and has been practiced by many ancient cultures, including the Incas of Peru and during the Han Dynasty in China.  Most notably, the ancient Egyptians are credited with elevating embalming to its highest form by developing the process of mummification.  The Egyptians believed that […]

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