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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.

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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When Death Occurs Away From Home

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on When Death Occurs Away From Home
Posted under Cremation, Funerals, Travel

Few things in life are more stressful than dealing with the death of a loved one.  But can you imagine a loved one unexpectedly dying while away from home?  Most people would be completely unprepared if a death occurred during a vacation, business trip, or family visit.  What would you do?  Where would you begin? […]

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Aging Humorously

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Aging Humorously
Posted under Aging, Cremation, Funerals

Getting older isn’t what it used to be.  Fifty is the new thirty, and people that choose to take care of themselves seem to live longer and better lives.  That being said, there is still a fair amount of trauma and stress involved in the aging process.  I am a triathlete and have been competing […]

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Everyone Can Afford a Funeral

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Everyone Can Afford a Funeral
Posted under Funerals

“I can’t afford a funeral” is a phrase I’ve heard repeated many times.  However, I believe everyone can afford a funeral if you consider the following:  whom you select, what you select, and how you plan. Whom you select to handle your funeral arrangements is a very important decision, as prices differ drastically between funeral […]

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