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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.

Pallbearers carrying a casket at a funeral service

Pallbearer: An Honor and a Privilege

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, Dying, Funerals, Pallbearer

The term “pallbearer” comes from the Catholic faith.  A pall is a cloth that covers the casket during a funeral mass.  Regardless of whether the casket is modest or elaborate, the pall signifies that all are equal before God. The pallbearers’ responsibility is to carry the casket when needed, such as in and out of […]

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President John F. Kennedy

Famous Last Words

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, Dying, Last Words

The Huffington Post published an online article by Yagana Shah entitled, “Eight Famous People and their Equally Famous Last Words.”  It really got me thinking – what would I want my last words to be?   Here is a brief overview of Ms. Shah’s article.   1. “No, I certainly can’t.” – President John F. […]

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