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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.

Should Funeral Processions be Outlawed?
Posted on May 3, 2023 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Should Funeral Processions be Outlawed?
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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The Greatest Misconception in Pre-planning Your Final Arrangements
Posted on July 28, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on The Greatest Misconception in Pre-planning Your Final Arrangements
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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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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Pay It Forward
Posted on December 1, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Pay It Forward
Posted under Death, Funerals
Southern Utah is one of the greatest places in the world to live, and we are fortunate to call it our home. It is here that we have had the pleasure of growing our funeral home since 2008. Our community is very important; therefore, we created the Serenity Pay It Forward Account. Losing a child […]
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Adapting to Grief During Thanksgiving
Posted on November 24, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Adapting to Grief During Thanksgiving
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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