BETTY J LUXFORD
May 6, 2009
Luxford, Betty
of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2009 at the age of 84. She was born in Billings, Montana and attended Montana State University where she graduated with honors in 1947. Betty moved to Paradise Valley in 1958 and soon became a dedicated volunteer for many charitable organizations. She was a talented water color artist and valued the special friendships formed in her book club, which has met regularly for close to 50 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late Bob Luxford. The warmth of her presence and her loving care for others will always be cherished by her daughters Sally Ryan Stults Jim and Betsy Ryan Miller Doug, as well as by her grandsons, Ryan and Blake Miller, whom Betty adored. Betty was known for the almost constant smile on her face and we will keep that smile in our hearts when we think of her. A service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, May 15th at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Garden at St. Barnabas on the Desert church, located at 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale.
William Henry Seielstad
May 6, 2009
No Obituary Submitted
Faye Nola Thrash
May 5, 2009
FAYE N. DILL THRASH,
87, of Scottsdale, passed away on May 5, 2009. She was survived by sons Larry and Jerry, sister Cleta Russell, brother Leon Dill, 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 8, at 10:00 am at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ. Arrangements under the direction of Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ.
Erika Diedrich
May 5, 2009
No Obituary Submitted
Doris J Ash
May 5, 2009
No Obituary Submitted
If a loved one dies out of state , can the local Funeral Home still help?
May 4, 2009
Yes, they can assist you with out-of-state arrangements, either to transfer the remains to another state or from another state.
Will someone come right away?
May 4, 2009
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good bye, it’s acceptable. They will come when your time is right.
What should I do if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend?
May 4, 2009
Most Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Who pays for funerals for the indigent?
May 4, 2009
Other than the family, there are veteran, union, and other organizational benefits to pay for funerals, including, in certain instances, a lump sum death payment from Social Security. In most states, some form of public aid allowances are available from either the state, county, or city or a combination.
Most funeral directors are aware of the various benefits and know how to obtain them for the indigent. However, funeral directors often absorb costs above and beyond what is provided by agencies to insure the deceased a respectable burial.
Don’t funeral directors mark caskets up tremendously, at least 400%?
May 4, 2009
No. Talking about the mark up on caskets is really not the point. Most items–clothing, furniture, jewelry–are marked up as much or more than caskets. The real question is whether the funeral director is making an excessive profit, And that answer is “No.” Profits run around 12.5% before taxes — not excessive by any standard.