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The Right to Authorize Cremation

Posted on July 21st, 2026 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on The Right to Authorize Cremation
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If you were to pass away tomorrow, who would have the legal right to authorize your cremation? The answer may surprise you. Utah law requires that a legal document, called a cremation authorization form, be completed and signed by an individual with the proper authority. This form must be signed before cremation can take place. […]

Traveling With Cremated Remains

Posted on July 7th, 2026 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Traveling With Cremated Remains
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Here are a few top tips for traveling with cremated remains, commonly referred to as “ashes,” via commercial airline: – Cremated remains should be stored in a non-metallic urn so that they can be X-rayed by airline security. – Place the urn in your carry-on bag rather than in checked luggage. Don’t trust the airline […]

Lessons Learned from Sam McGee

Posted on January 9th, 2026 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Lessons Learned from Sam McGee
Posted under Cremation, Pre-planning, Sam McGee

There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold; The Arctic trails have their secret tales That would make your blood run cold; The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, But the queerest they ever did see Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge I cremated […]

Thanksgiving and Grief

Posted on November 19th, 2025 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Thanksgiving and Grief
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The Thanksgiving holiday can be tremendously difficult for those mourning the loss of a loved one. Chris Raymond authored an article for VeryWellHealth that offers excellent insight into celebrating this holiday while moving through the grieving process. Here are four tips to support your emotional well-being: – Permit Yourself to Say No. Thanksgiving is a […]

Veterans Who Choose to be Cremated

Posted on November 5th, 2025 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Veterans Who Choose to be Cremated
Posted under Cremation, Veterans, Veterans Day

Veterans who choose to be cremated are entitled to benefits for the burial of cremated remains. Available at no cost to the family, Veterans burial benefits include a gravesite or niche space for the cremated remains in any of the 157 national cemeteries, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a headstone/grave marker, and […]