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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.

Adapting to Grief During Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | 3 Comments
Posted under Death, Funerals, Holidays, Thanksgiving

I recently read an interesting article entitled “How to Survive Thanksgiving Day Grief.”  Authored by Chris Raymond and published by verywellhealth.com, this article gives excellent insight into celebrating a holiday while mourning a loved one and offers five tips to support your emotional well-being. Permit Yourself to Say No.  Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in […]

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Veterans Burial Benefits

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, Funerals, Veterans

I am often asked what type of benefits veterans are entitled to at the time of their death.  Below is a condensed list of the basic burial benefits available to a veteran.  To be clear, the following is not a comprehensive list.  For full eligibility requirements and benefits, please visit www.va.gov. Current members of the […]

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Death and Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, Funerals, Halloween, Holidays

A 2018 Washington Post article entitled “How Death Disappeared from Halloween” recently captivated my attention.  Written by Vittoria Elliott and Kevin McDonald, this article explores why Americans tend to avoid the topic of death and how the celebration of Halloween has evolved over time. Halloween has its origins in Samhain, a Celtic Irish holiday. Author […]

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