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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.

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Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah
Posted under Pet Cremation, Pet Cremation Services, Pets

Hello Southern Utah – I’m Larry Hansen.  My business partner Russell Atkin and I are pleased to announce the opening of The Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah.  Russ and I are licensed funeral directors and also the owners of Serenity Funeral Home and The Cremation Center of Southern Utah.  Together, we have over fifty […]

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The History and Significance of Flag Day

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on The History and Significance of Flag Day
Posted under Flag Day, Holidays

America celebrates Flag Day on June 14.  I recently came across an interesting article on History.com entitled, “What Is Flag Day?”  Written by Jennie Cohen, this article offers some excellent insight into flag day and why it is a significant holiday. According to the article, in 1885, school teacher Bernard Cigrand originated the idea for […]

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Memorial Day and Cemetery Etiquette

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Memorial Day and Cemetery Etiquette
Posted under Cemetery, Holidays, Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and honors the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military.  We remember and salute our veterans for the sacrifices they’ve made for our great country.  Memorial Day has also long been touted as the first official holiday of the summer […]

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Memorial Tree Planting Program

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Memorial Tree Planting Program
Posted under Uncategorized

Arbor Day will be celebrated this year on Friday, April 29 – a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees and enjoy the outdoors.  Our Tree of Life Memorial Tree Planting Program is a unique offering that combines the significance of Arbor Day and the remembrance of a loved one. When […]

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People laughing at funeral home jokes.

Funeral Home Funnies

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Funeral Home Funnies
Posted under Death, Funerals, Humor

I’ve had the pleasure of being a licensed funeral director for the past 23 years, and, yes, I’ve heard nearly every joke known to man regarding my chosen profession. When a person discovers what I do for a living, oftentimes a look of shock briefly crosses their face, and then they exclaim with a wide […]

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