Children trick-or-treating

Halloween Safety

Posted on October 29th, 2024 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Halloween, Holidays, Safety

Halloween is upon us – one of the most fun and exciting times of the year, especially for families!  It’s a day filled with delicious treats, cute costumes for the kids, spooky decorations, and trick-or-treating.   To ensure a safe and happy haunting for all, here are a few top safety tips for drivers:  – Watch […]

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A casket at a funeral with a casket spray of flowers on top

Renting a Casket

Posted on July 10th, 2024 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Casket, Choosing Cremation, Cremation, Cremation Facts, Death, Renting a Casket

If you wish to be cremated, did you know that it’s possible to rent a casket?  Renting a casket is a convenient option if you’d like to have a viewing and/or funeral service prior to cremation and allows family and friends the opportunity to pay their final respects to the deceased.  Renting a casket provides […]

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Death and Taxes

Death and Taxes

Posted on April 10th, 2024 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, Taxes

On November 13, 1789, founding father Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter that included what many believe to be his last great quote, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Although the concept of pairing […]

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Posted on December 6th, 2023 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | 1 Comment
Posted under Christmas, Grief, Holidays

The popular Christmas carol “Silver Bells” begins, “Christmas makes you feel emotional. It may bring parties or thoughts devotional.  Whatever happens or what may be, here is what Christmastime means to me.”  For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, the celebration of the holiday season can be very emotional and highly difficult.  […]

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Veteran saluting the American flag

Veterans Day and Five Interesting Facts

Posted on November 8th, 2023 by Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Leave a comment
Posted under Holidays, Veterans, Veterans Day

The U.S. Department of Defense has a wonderful article on their website entitled “Five Facts to Know About Veterans Day.”  Written by Katie Lange, the article touches on five misconceptions of this well-known American holiday.   – Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe.  The holiday is not a day that belongs to one veteran or […]

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