When someone you love passes, one of the most important—and often most overwhelming—decisions is choosing their final resting place. The setting matters. So does the meaning behind it. At St. John’s Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium, we understand how personal this choice is. That’s why we offer a full range of options: from traditional burials [...]
For many families, scattering a loved one’s ashes isn’t just a choice—it’s a way to set them free. To return them to nature. To release the weight of goodbye in a moment that feels personal and sacred. At St. John’s Dixie, we often hear from families who chose cremation not for simplicity, but for [...]
There’s a moment, just after the funeral ends, when the world quiets down—but for families, everything still feels loud and heavy. That’s often where the committal service comes in. It may be brief, but it carries meaning—sometimes more than we expect. At St. John’s Dixie, we understand that private committals aren’t just formalities. They’re [...]
The day of the funeral feels like a wall—like everything led to this, and now there’s a sharp stop. The flowers get taken home, the guests disappear, and the air just… changes. But grief doesn’t work on a schedule. It lingers. It shows up at night or on a regular Tuesday or in the [...]
When most people think of burial, they picture a traditional casket placed underground in a plot marked by a headstone. But there’s another option—one that offers permanence, dignity, and, for many, peace of mind: the mausoleum. At St. John's Dixie Cemetery, we’ve seen a growing interest in burial services that reflect evolving family needs. For [...]
