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By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • July 21, 2026
Who has the legal right to authorize your cremation? Utah State Code sets a specific order of succession — and pre-planning removes the guesswork.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • July 7, 2026
Top tips for traveling with cremated remains via commercial airline — non-metallic urn, carry-on placement, and the cremation permit you’ll need for TSA.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • January 9, 2026
Robert W. Service’s poem “The Cremation of Sam McGee” tells of one man’s last request — and a lesson about making sure your own final wishes are honored.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • November 19, 2025
Thanksgiving can be tremendously difficult for those mourning a loved one. Four tips to support your emotional well-being through the holiday.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • November 5, 2025
Veterans who choose cremation are entitled to burial benefits for cremated remains — including a gravesite or niche space, grave marker, and honor guard.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • April 23, 2025
Our Tree of Life program plants a tree in honor of the deceased in Southern Utah’s Dixie National Forest — over 4,100 trees planted since its inception.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • March 19, 2025
From the early Stone Age to the first North American crematory in 1876 — points of interest on the long history of cremation.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • January 28, 2025
Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware identified the top five regrets voiced by the dying. A reminder to live life to the fullest and regret free.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • October 29, 2024
Top safety tips for drivers and for parents with little witches and warlocks haunting the streets this Halloween.
By Cremation Center of Southern Utah • July 10, 2024
If you wish to be cremated, renting a casket allows a viewing or funeral service beforehand at significant savings. How a rental casket works.