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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.
Veterans Burial Benefits
Posted on November 10, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Veterans Burial Benefits
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 | Comments Off on Death and Halloween
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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