Cremation Services

Cremation Arrangements And Ceremonies

When cremation is chosen, death does not have to be devoid of a ceremony. Life-celebrating services offer “an opportunity to remember the person who died and [help] to affirm the value of the life that was lived” (Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Director of the Center for Loss & Life Transitions). As you remember and honor a loved one’s life or pre-arrange your own last rites through cremation, we are here to assist you. We are committed in our role to guide you through this extremely tender process, providing a variety of cremation packages to meet your needs. Packages range from full traditional funeral services and cremation to simple cremation options. Ask about additional personalization options.

Vital Statistics Information

Vital statistics are used to file the death certificate and cremation permit (both Utah state requirements).
Regardless of personal timelines, by Utah statutes, cremation cannot be performed by a crematory until all required permits are finalized by state officials.

Cremation Authorization

Permission must be obtained from a designated person or recognized next of kin to perform the cremation.

Selecting a Cremation Casket or Alternative Container

Our Mortuary requires the use of a non-metal casket or alternative container for cremation. As your loved one’s final resting place prior to cremation, it also provides dignity during the family viewing or public visitation. A variety of containers are available for your choice. Alternative containers provided by the family need to meet the following criteria:

Must be made of combustible materials suitable for cremation
Must close completely covering the body
Must be resistant to leakage
Must be sufficient for handling with ease and provide protection for the health and safety of crematory personnel

Cremation Packages

Gathering to share memories and celebrate the life of a loved one is an important step in the grieving process. Services can be as unique and remarkable as your loved one.

Traditional Funeral Service Followed By Cremation

The body is embalmed, casketed, and presented for a viewing/visitation. Afterward, a service to memorialize the decedent will take place. A cremation casket can be purchased or rented with a removable liner.

Celebration of life/Memorial Service

Family and friends gather to share memories of the deceased without the body present during a memorial service. This allows flexibility in event calendaring.
The service location can be wherever the family determines (i.e., a mortuary, church, community center, clubhouse, etc.).

Graveside Service Following Cremation

Includes a burial service for cremated remains at the cemetery, arrangements for opening and closing the grave, tent and chair set up, and a speaker system.
Purchase of a burial plot and an urn vault may be necessary. Each cemetery has its own requirements.

Direct/Simple Cremation

This package solely offers the cremation.

Disposition of Cremated Remains

Inurnment: Placing Cremated Remains into an Urn

Decorative or temporary urns are available at our mortuary or by special order.
Families may provide their own container provided it has a lid.
Urn jewelry is available upon request and/or special order.

Entombment: Placing Cremated Remains in a Columbarium

Spilsbury Mortuary will assist you with arrangements.

Earth Burial: Burial of Cremated Remains in a Cemetery

Spilsbury Mortuary will assist you with arrangements.
For this option, there are certain criteria that need to be met.
Burials in inland waters are regulated according to the Clean Water Act. Inland water burials require a permit from the appropriate state agency.
Burials at sea are regulated by the EPA.
Spilsbury can assist you with proper arrangements.

Burial at Sea

Some cemeteries and/or churches have scattering gardens available for this type of disposition.
You may also scatter remains on private property, with the owner’s approval.
Consult state laws and ordinances pertaining to the scattering of cremated remains prior to scattering.
For scattering ceremonies held within a city or town limits, city/town ordinances and bylaws should be consulted.

Additional Services And Qualifications

In addition to the services listed above, we can assist you with:

Memorial programs
Register books
Scheduling of military honors
Filing insurance and VA benefits
Tribute videos
Ordering floral tributes
Arranging shipment of cremated remains
Ordering specialty items of remembrance
- Keepsake, scattering, or decorative urns
- Memorial jewelry

For graveside memorial or funeral services, depending on the location of service, an audio or video recording is provided.

Spilsbury Mortuary is a proud member of the CANA (Cremation Association of North America.) NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association,) and UFDA (Utah Funeral Directors Association.) Our cremation technicians are certified crematory operators.