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Issue 24.16 The word “disposition” has several meanings. According to Wikipedia, disposition is defined as “a habit, a preparation, a state of readiness, or a tendency to act in a specified way.” In the funeral industry, disposition generally refers to what happens to an individual’s body at the time of death. If you were to […] Issue 23.16 The U.S. Census Bureau defines a baby boomer as a person who was born during the post-World War II era from 1946 to 1964. Different groups, organizations, individuals, and scholars have widely varying opinions on what constitutes a baby boomer; however, the historical impact of this particular generation cannot be denied, even in […] Issue 18.16 A death certificate is an official statement of the cause, date, and place of a person’s death. A death certificate is approved and verified by three different individuals: the physician, the funeral director, and the local registrar. Sometimes funeral directors refer to this form in short as a “D.C”. Once a person passes […] Issue 17.16 When considering what funeral home to choose for cremation whether it be, in advance for yourself, or at the time of need for a loved one, there are some major differences to consider. I believe everyone not only has the right to educate themselves, but also the responsibilities to perform their due diligence […] Issue 13.16 Please take a look at the photo of the casket printed along with this article. It is a photo from the funeral service of former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA, on March 11, 2016. Mrs. Reagan, who served as First Lady from 1981 to […] Issue 8.16 Nothing can be more overwhelming than the death of a loved one. The ability to make informed decisions during this difficult time is critical. The Cremation Center of Southern Utah is designed exclusively for those choosing cremation. We are cremation experts and are here to assist you and your family through a complex […] Issue 7.16 The entertainment industry lost several of its prominent members a few weeks ago. Among them were René Angélil, businessman and the manager/husband of musical sensation Céline Dion, and David Bowie, iconic pop superstar. Although both men were famous, their personalities and backgrounds were extremely different, and, as such, they had very different final […] Issue 50.15 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 Christmas time means to me.” For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, the celebration of the holiday season can be very emotional […] Issue 44.15 An article by Shaunacy Ferro on MSN.com recently caught my eye. Entitled “7 Places Where Dying is Not Allowed,” Ms. Ferro explores seven towns where dying is against the law. The punishment for death, however, has yet to be decided, as “no one has come up with a good punishment for the dead […] Issue 40.15 As you begin the cremation preplanning process, it is important to remember that you are not just planning for yourself. You are making arrangements and decisions that will greatly affect your loved ones. Simply telling your family members or friends that you wish to be cremated is not enough. Utah law requires a […] |
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