Traditional Burial Service vs. Cremation: Making the Right Choice for Your Family’s Burial Service
Understanding Your Options for Final Arrangements When facing the loss of a loved one, choosing between a traditional burial service and cremation represents one of the most significant decisions families must make. This choice affects not only the immediate funeral arrangements but also long-term considerations including cost, location, and how family members will remember and […]
How to Support a Friend Who’s Grieving: A Practical Guide to Grief Support
Understanding the Complex Nature of Grief Support When someone you care about experiences loss, knowing how to provide meaningful grief support can feel overwhelming. The grieving process is deeply personal, and each individual’s grief journey unfolds differently. Whether your friend is dealing with the death of a loved one, anticipatory grief before an expected loss, […]
Matthew D Montgomery
Matthew Dan Montgomery was born May 2nd 1975 in Newport News Virginia to Gary Montgomery and Connie Grebe making him child number 3 of many more to come. Matthew passed away on June 26th 2025 in Reno Nevada surrounded by his children and siblings. Matthew Montgomery is preceded in death by his Mother and Father […]
Ashley Castellanos
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ashley Castellanos, who left us too soon on June 26, 2025, in Kearns, Utah, at the age of 27. Ashley was born on January 24, 1998. Above all else, Ashley was a loving and devoted mother to her two cherished children, Jayden and Adrian […]
David Malcoulm Te’o
David Malcoulm Te’o It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Malcoulm Te’o, age 48. He passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2025. David was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, cousin, uncle, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew him. Born on October 6, 1976, in Torrance, California, […]
Tammy “Bambi” Solorio
Tammy Gabriella Solorio, age 22, passed on June 14, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 11, 2003 in West Valley City, to Tammy Ruttenbur. Tammy was named after her mother but was given the nickname Bambi by the time she could crawl.Tammy was a beautiful, ambitious, compassionate, amazing young women. She enjoyed […]
Duane LeGrand Kummer
1939-2025 Our beloved dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend Duane LeGrand Kummer, age 85, returned home to his Heavenly Father on June 10, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family in his home in Grantsville, Utah He was born September 21, 1939, in Park City Utah to Ralph Frederick Kummer and Beatrice Sweeney. He […]
How Long Does it Take to Plan a Funeral?
Understanding the Funeral Planning Timeline When facing the death of a loved one, one of the most pressing questions families ask is “how long does it take to plan a funeral?” The answer varies depending on several factors, but typically, funeral arrangements can be completed within 3-7 days. At Dalton Hoopes Funeral Home, our experienced […]