Compassionate Funeral and Cremation in Kearns, UT
McDougal Funeral Home is your reliable funeral home in Kearns, Utah. For over 60 years, we have provided compassionate support and guidance to families of the deceased. You can rest easy and trust us to give your loved one a respectable and dignified funeral service that each one deserves. Regardless of any status or religion, we will treat all with the utmost care and respect in this very difficult moment. Our highly experienced and knowledgeable staff will guide you through every step of this process so that it will not overwhelm you. Call us at 801-968-3800, we are available 24/7.
A caring staff is one of the most critical characteristics to look for when seeking funeral and cremation in Kearns, UT. Everything else will fall into place when you know that our staff is considerate of your pain during this sensitive time. Here’s what sets us apart as being a trusted funeral planning team:
Trust, Service, and Compassion: Our funeral home has built its reputation based on these values. You will not have to worry about getting scammed or over-paying for the services when you know you can trust the funeral home. Unfortunately, some funeral homes take advantage of families during this sensitive time. They know that you have to make dozens of decisions in just a few days and pressure you with inflated prices. You do not have to worry about that with our team. Ask any family who has passed through our services.
In Business Since 1950: When you choose a funeral home with decades of experience, you can understand why our service is top-quality. We have over 70 years of learning from the families that we serve and finding ways to make our services even better with each family that walks through our doors.
Meaningful Ways to Pay Tribute: We know that you don’t want a funeral service that looks exactly like everyone else’s funeral or cremation. You will get customized programs, celebrations, video tributes, and memorials when you choose McDougal Funeral Home. Your funeral can reflect the deceased's personality, whether you want a color theme, an art display, or a life celebration model.
Serving Members of All Faiths: Our licensed funeral directors are ready to help members of all faiths, honoring customs, traditions, and cultures. Do not hesitate to make a religious request. Our team has vast experience and is ready to learn and accommodate your wishes.
Offering Grief Support: We know that families are not ready to move on from the suffering and sadness the moment the funeral ends. Therefore, we provide continued support to help you through the mourning process. You can even meet up with a group of people going through a similar loss.
Top Provider in Salt Lake City: McDougal Funeral Home is known as a top provider in Salt Lake City for a reason. We take our reputation seriously and will continue to arrange the best funerals for each family that chooses us.
You will find our staff to work around the clock, in continual communication with you from the day you sign up for our services to the moment all of your stress and worries are put to rest. With the help of our staff, you can
avoid preplanning mistakes. Let us take the stress from you so that you can spend time with your family and friends.
Choosing Funeral Products for Funeral and Cremation in Kearns, UT
The first decision you will make is whether you are interested in funeral services like a viewing, funeral program, burial, and graveside ceremony or if you would like cremation services. Cremation can be without a ceremony, referred to as direct cremation. Or you may plan a memorial ceremony to be held after the cremation.
Once you decide between funeral and cremation in Kearns, UT, you can look into funeral products. What funeral products do you need to purchase?
Casket/Urn: Know that our funeral home is ready to accommodate your budget when it comes to funeral products. We can guide you through the process to help you find the right casket or urn for your loved one. Choose a style that represents the deceased’s personality. Or, if you have the environment in mind, you can browse the more eco-friendly options.
Grave Markers/Headstones: There are a variety of ways that you can honor your loved one with a grave marker or headstone. Look through the selections and think about whether you want to include a picture or quote on the gravestone. Then, personalize it to your liking, knowing you will come back to visit and see it often.
Keepsake Jewelry: Whether you choose funeral or cremation, you can select keepsake jewelry like a thumbprint necklace or a necklace that holds the ashes. You will also find glass rings that are made from the dust of the ashes to memorialize your loved one and keep them with you.
Permanent Memorialization: Outside of grave markers and jewelry are options like a cremation garden, a stone to place in your yard, or a plaque to make to remember your loved one.
Vaults: You can purchase a vault that will protect the casket and the body from the impact of the earth. Look for different price points for vaults and how important that is to you.
Contact McDougal Funeral Home for More Information
For an immediate need or pre-arrangements for
funeral and cremation in Kearns, UT, stop by our
McDougal Funeral Home for a tour of the home: 4330 S. Redwood Rd, Taylorsville, UT 84123. You can also call us to ask any questions before making your decision:
(801) 968-3800.
Funeral Home and Cremations FAQs
Why are Coins Placed on the Eyes of the Dead?
- This tradition that been around since Ancient Greek and Roman times during a funeral passing. The coins were often used to pay the ferryman for crossing the river Styx, a body of water that divided the world of living from the world of death. Another belief is that the coins prevent them from peeking at heaven and reporting back to Earth about what they see. Others also believe that the coin symbolizes an ancient eye-to-eye recognition between people.
Are The Bones Crushed After Cremation?
- It depends on the crematorium, most of the time there are bones left and these are easily crushed after the cremation service. Some crematory facilities depend on what type of urn the ashes would be placed before deciding whether the bones need to be totally crushed as part of the ashes.
Is it Disrespectful to Not Go to a Funeral?
- A funeral is about the person who has passed on, not the people standing around. It's not required for anyone to go but the person who might feel most hurt by a person not going would be the bereaved family or friends - and they're left feeling that way even if they understand why you didn't attend. But, if you feel that you will only add stress to the funeral event, then it's ok to take a step back. In the end, it's your call to make whether you decide to come to the funeral or not!
