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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.

Woman in black mourning in a cemetery

Is Black My Only Option?

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, Dying, Funerals, Memorial Service, Wearing Black

As a licensed funeral director, I’m often asked, “Do I have to wear black to a funeral?”  The answer is, no, black is not the only acceptable color to wear to a funeral or memorial service.  There are, however, certain recommendations of etiquette to follow when selecting an outfit.   I came across a wonderful article […]

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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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Funeral Procession

Should Funeral Processions be Outlawed?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Funeral Procession, Funerals

The following is an online quote that I once read:  “I’ve never understood the reasons behind the funeral procession.  Anyone who’s spent any time driving has been caught by one. They’re hard to miss. A long line of cars with orange flags flying, their headlights on and their emergency flashers blinking. They run every light […]

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People pre-planning a funeral

The Greatest Misconception in Pre-planning Your Final Arrangements

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Cremation, Funerals, Pre-planning

What is the greatest misconception in pre-planning your final arrangements?  Many people believe that pre-planning equates to paying the funeral home in advance.  This is not the case – the funeral home receives money only after death occurs. When you prepay your final expenses, your funds are held in a life insurance policy until the […]

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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 | Leave a comment
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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