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Planning a funeral in Phoenix, AZ

With the high concentration of retirement communities in Phoenix, it’s not uncommon for family members to need to plan a funeral in Phoenix, Arizona without knowing the area well. Fortunately, Phoenix has dozens of funeral homes, many of which have stellar reviews.

While you may choose to, you don’t need to have the funeral at the funeral home itself. You may also want to consider a religious location, community center or even a favorite restaurant or outdoor space (although, during summer months, you may want to avoid an outdoor funeral due to the heat).

If your loved one passed away in Phoenix, but you want to have a funeral or memorial service in another location, you have a several options. A funeral home can help you transport the body to another state, but that can get costly. You can also choose to cremate your loved one (the most common option in Arizona) and transport the ashes yourself. Lastly, you can also consider burying your loved one in Arizona, but holding a memorial service or celebration of life at another location.