SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Security National Life is pleased to announce that Mike Malloy has been hired as the Market Sales Manager for the Chicago, Illinois area. Stuart Snow has been hired as the Market Sales Manager for the Southern Ohio area. Michael Malloy is the Market Sales Manager […]
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How to Commemorate your Loved One on Memorial Day if…
…they served in the military. Although Memorial Day has different meanings for different people, at its heart, Memorial Day is a time to remember and appreciate our military—especially those who have sacrificed their lives on behalf of our country. One thing you can do to personally pay your respects to […]
Continue ReadingThe Guilt in Grief
After the death of a loved one, grief sets in for each of us in a different way and at a different time. No matter what you think you know about grief and how to make it through the grieving process, it may be different than you expected. No one […]
Continue ReadingWhat Does a Preplanned Funeral Include?
If you’re thinking about preplanning your funeral, we commend you for doing the hardest part: starting. The preplanning process is actually fairly simple and almost completely painless, but getting started on the journey is the toughest part. We know that thinking about death, whether your own or that of a […]
Continue ReadingFunerals Around the World Series: Ancient Jerusalem
For many, the month of April is centered around a Christian holiday called Easter. This holiday is a remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Christian messiah and cornerstone of Christianity itself. We know so much about the torture, death, and burial of Christ because of several […]
Continue ReadingCremain Alternatives You Won’t Believe!
Mantle urns are a thing of the past: these creative free-thinkers have better ways to store the ashes of their loved ones. Ashes to Ink Permanently display your love for the one you lost by having their cremains tattooed on your body. Think of the possibilities this option opens up: […]
Continue ReadingFuneral Etiquette: Social Media
What is okay to post on social media and what is tacky? How can I commemorate a special moment in my life without pandering to an internet audience? These are questions that society is considering almost constantly as our technological revolution settles in. The advent of the internet and, specifically, […]
Continue ReadingIndustry Spotlight: Memory Forest
The creators of The Living Urn, America’s leader in creative bio-burial, have launched a new and captivating way to honor a loved one, give back to nature, and grow a living memory. Memory Forest allows you to find a permanent resting place for your bio urn by rethinking cemeteries and […]
Continue ReadingDating after your Spouse Dies
You promised to love your spouse “until death do you part,” but you never dreamed that line of your vows would be so poignant, so soon. We’ve gotten a slew of questions about this topic over the years, so we’ve chosen the top three most commonly asked dating questions for […]
Continue ReadingEmbalming Myths: Debunked!
Embalming is part of the preparation process that funeral homes undertake to get a body ready for a viewing and then burial. This procedure has been used on the dead for hundreds, even thousands of years. With modern technological advancements, superior equipment, and state-mandated codes and requirements, embalming today is […]
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