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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.

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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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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Woman with her dog

Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Pet Cremation, Pet Cremation Services, Pets

Hello Southern Utah – I’m Larry Hansen.  My business partner Russell Atkin and I are pleased to announce the opening of The Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah.  Russ and I are licensed funeral directors and also the owners of Serenity Funeral Home and The Cremation Center of Southern Utah.  Together, we have over fifty […]

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People waving American Flags

The History and Significance of Flag Day

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Flag Day, Holidays

America celebrates Flag Day on June 14.  I recently came across an interesting article on History.com entitled, “What Is Flag Day?”  Written by Jennie Cohen, this article offers some excellent insight into flag day and why it is a significant holiday. According to the article, in 1885, school teacher Bernard Cigrand originated the idea for […]

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