Memorial Lake Hills Mortuary and Cemetery

Serving Sandy, Draper, South Jordan and the Salt Lake City Area

Located in the heart of Sandy, Memorial Lake Hills Mortuary and Cemetery provides funeral, cremation, and cemetery services to families in Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, and throughout Salt Lake County. Memorial is the 2026 winner of Utah's Best of State award for both funeral and cemetery services, which represents nine years in a row of winning that award. Memorial Lake Hills Mortuary and Cemetery has been a part of the Memorial family of mortuaries and cemeteries for almost 40 years. The caring team of funeral directors and cemetery counselors take great pride in personalized service, meaningful ceremonies for loved ones that have passed on, and excellent customer service. We are committed to providing compassionate funeral, cremation, and cemetery services to all families.

What to do if a loved one passes away in Sandy, Utah

• If your loved one is on hospice, contact your hospice nurse first. Then, please give us a call and we will start the process of gently bringing your loved one into our care.

• If it was unexpected and ocurred at home, please contact your local authorities first. They will determine if your loved one can be released to the funeral home or if they need to be taken to the Medical Examiner's before being bought into a funeral home's care

• Once you are ready, our Sandy and Draper funeral directors are available 24/7 to help bring your loved one into our care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Funeral, Cremation and Cemetery Services in Sandy and Draper

How much does a burial or cremation cost?

Burial and cremation costs can vary widely depending on what different options and ceremonies you decide upon. A good rule of thumb for burial services is somewhere between $6,000 - $10,000. Cremation costs can vary a bit more widely from $10,000 on the high end to $1,500 on the low end, depending on the service options and mortuary you select.

What is the difference between a funeral, memorial service, and celebration of life?

Funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life are all essentially the same! Each is a ceremony where you have an opportunity to gather as a family and community to honor the deceased, share memories, laugh together, cry together, and start you off to a healthy start in your grief journey. They can take place in a place of worship, in a funeral home's event hall, or in the venue of your choosing.

Is embalming required?

Embalming is not a legal requirement in Utah, though most mortuaries and funeral homes require it for open-casket viewings. This policy comes down to reputation — embalming greatly enhances the decedent's appearance, and while the immediate family may know embalming wasn't performed, other attendees likely won't, creating the potential for a negative impression of the funeral home's quality of care.

What are my cremation options in Sandy, Utah?

Your options for cremation are quite similar to your options with burial, including:

• Full funeral or memorial service with the body present prior to cremation.
• Cremation followed by a memorial service in the mortuary or place of worship.
• Cremation with a private viewing for the immediate family prior to the cremation.
• Cremation with no ceremony.
• Any of these cremation options can also be followed by placement of the urn in a cemetery.

What cemetery options are available?

Our beautiful Lake Hills Cemetery has spaces available for all types of preferences, including in-ground burial, cremation permanent placement, mausoleum placement, and private family estates.

How long after a death is a funeral ceremony and/or cremation held?

This varies widely based upon a family's needs. Typically families will conduct funeral and memorial services within 5-10 days following the death of a loved one. Cremation typically takes place within 7-14 days following death, and is contingent upon the signing of the death certificate of the attending physician, which can sometimes create delays.

What should I bring to the arrangement conference?

We recommend you bring at least the following to your arrangement conference:

• Biographical information (birthdate, social security number, full names of parents, etc.)
• Photos and information you would like in the obituary
• Clothing for the deceased
• Military paperwork
• Insurance information if your loved one had a pre-arranged funeral plan
• Cemetery paperwork

Can we personalize the funeral or memorial service?

Absolutely, yes. At Memorial Lake Hills Mortuary and Cemetery, personalization is our specialty. We will work with you throughout the process to create a custom, personalized remembrance event for your loved one. We have extensive experience creating unique funeral services, ranging from large events for public figures, to highly personalized experiences (we once did a viewing at a car wash!)

Still have a question?

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Cemetery Guidelines

Visiting Hours: 8:00 am to Sunset Daily

Winter Schedule: October 16 to April 14

Summer Schedule: April 15 to October 15