Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah

04/30/2026

Our Pay It Forward Account is designed to help families who have lost a child due to an accident, illness, or other tragedy.

Please visit our website for more information via the link provided below, or contact us at (435) 986-2085.

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04/29/2026

Ken Karlson, 78, passed away on April 23, 2026. Born September 11, 1947, Ken "Sandy" was raised in Colorado City, Arizona, by his parents, Fern and Richard Jessop. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969, where he was awarded a Purple Heart for his service.
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04/29/2026

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 a Presidential Memorial Certificate.

A Veteran is also entitled to an honor guard consisting of service members (retired or active duty) that fold and present the flag, play taps, and occasionally perform a gun salute.

We are honored to serve our Veterans. For more information, please contact us at (435) 986-2085.

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04/28/2026

5-Star Google Review, March 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We are pleased to have received an additional 5-Star Google Review. Thank you, Jon, for your kind words. It was an honor to serve your family.

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04/27/2026

Steven R Valentine was born on August 16, 1954, in Brigham City, Utah, to Ted and Donna Valentine. He peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on April 25, 2026, in St. George at the age of 71.
He is the youngest of six boys and has three sisters. He often joked that he had to grow to be...

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04/27/2026

✨HEADSTONE CLEANING - We recently cleaned this headstone in the Santa Clara Cemetery. Would you like your loved one’s headstone cleaned in time for Memorial Day? We can remove the hard water and mineral buildup and make it look like new. Washington County area. Contact Russ directly for details at (435) 705-4178.

04/24/2026

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
- Nelson Henderson

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04/22/2026

Since its inception, our Tree of Life Memorial Tree Planting Program has facilitated the planting of over 4,600 trees! Our desire is to provide a living and lasting memorial in remembrance of your loved one.

When funeral or cremation arrangements are made with Serenity Funeral Home or the Cremation Center of Southern Utah, provisions are made to plant a tree in honor of the deceased in Southern Utah’s Dixie National Forest. This program is in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture.

You will be provided with a tree planting certificate honoring your loved one.

This program was born out of a desire to serve and give back to our community. Trees are a majestic and brilliant reminder of life and vitality, and they serve our environment in numerous ways. Planting trees today will help ensure flourishing forests for generations to come.

Please stop by our office for more information on our Tree of Life Memorial Tree Planting Program. We are located just off Riverside Drive at 1316 S. 400 E., Ste. A-5, St. George, (435) 986-2085.

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04/21/2026

Donald E. “Don” Burton passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 17, 2026, in Washington, Utah. Born August 10, 1940, in Parowan, Utah, to Claude and Alberta (Worthen) Burton, he was the youngest of four children and faced the loss of his father at age 16 yet was known...

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04/21/2026

“Mourning in our culture isn’t always easy. Normal thoughts and feelings connected to loss are typically seen as unnecessary and even shameful. Instead of encouraging mourners to express themselves, our culture’s unstated rules would have them avoid their hurt and ‘be strong.’ But grief is not a disease. Instead, it’s the normal, healthy process of embracing the mystery of the death of someone loved. If mourners see themselves as active participants in their healing, they will experience a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in life.”
- Dr. Alan Wolfelt
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04/17/2026

Steven Yamane, age 83, of Hurricane, UT, passed away on April 14, 2026.

Born on May 25, 1942, in Dinuba, CA, to Henry and Doris Yamane, Steven had an innate love for people from his earliest years. Eternally cheerful, with a contagious laugh and smile that consumed his entire face, he drew...

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04/17/2026

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