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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.

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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Christmas Quotes

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Christmas, Holidays

We could all use a little easygoing Christmas cheer at this point in the holiday season.  I came across a few Christmas quotes that I really enjoy.  Here are a few of my favorites that I consider meaningful and light-hearted. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.”― Charles M. Schulz “One can never […]

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Day of the Dead

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | 2 Comments
Posted under Ancestors, Death, Halloween, Holidays

Halloween is fast approaching, and for some cultures, there is much more to Halloween than just tricks and treats.  Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated throughout Mexico.  Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to […]

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World Trade Center Tribute

National Day of Service and Remembrance

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under National Day of Service and Remembrance, Patriot Day, Service

Many people remember exactly where they were on that fateful day when they learned that terrorists had attacked The World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93.  September 11th is commonly referred to as 9/11, but this date has an additional name of which you may not be aware.  Out of this unthinkable […]

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Amusement Park

The Happiest Place on Earth…To Scatter Your Loved One’s Ashes?

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Cremated Remains, Cremation

Did you know that some people consider Disney Theme Parks ideal locations for scattering their loved one’s cremated remains?  Exploring this anomaly is an article published in 2018 by the Wall Street Journal authored by Erich Schwartzel, “Disney World’s Big Secret: It’s a Favorite Spot to Scatter Family Ashes.” Disney amusement parks attract millions of […]

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