From humble beginnings in the Dr. George Weiler home on Seventh South, Deseret Memorial Mortuary has been serving the public since 1925. Deseret offers a nostalgic feel and our spacious main foyer welcomes all who enter with the warm appeal of a gracious home.

Walking into the grand building is walking through the past. The building is permeated with history; it drapes over you and hugs you like a grandparent's worn winter coat. You can taste the dusty, venerable history and breathe it in like Jazz-era perfume.

An unexpected outcropping of copper, tan, and white stone juts out from next to the staircase to create a waterfall. Water gurgles and tumbles down rocks and splashes into several pools. A bank of snowy windows lets in a shimmer of light. Go ahead and throw a coin into the fountain for old time's sake.

Walk up the stately wide stairway into the upper gathering area and take note of the great arched doorways and leaded-glass windows. Alcoves, here and there, hold ornate statues and paintings. A large circular window looks onto the beautifully landscaped grounds.

Step into the large chapel. The old floorboards creak and tell the stories of countless services past. A beautiful glass chandelier greets you as you walk in. Old wooden pews face a beautiful bas-relief sculpture entitled "The Welcome," designed and donated by local artist T.S. Knophus. It depicts a man being welcomed by Jesus Christ. A second, smaller chapel is available for smaller gatherings. The coziness and softness of the room create a warm setting.

In the viewing room, light from decorative glass chandeliers cascades off the ornate molding. It is like being in the parlor rooms of a proud Southern manor.

A visit to Deseret is a visit into the past. We invite you to come and see what this great old building has to offer.

Deseret Memorial Mortuary
36 East 700 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 364-6528

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