When R. David McDougal was eight years old, he lost his beloved grandmother. During her services, he was so impressed by the gentle show of compassion and dignity rendered by the funeral home staff that he determined he would pursue the same occupation when he grew up. In 1950, R. David McDougal opened the McDougal Funeral Home in Taylorsville, Utah.
Since its early beginnings, it has become one of the major funeral homes in the Salt Lake Valley. R. David McDougal built the reputation of his funeral home on trust, service, and compassion. The family continues to own and operate to maintain and protect this reputation. Our service to families in our community is second to none.
Since its early beginnings, it has become one of the major funeral homes in the Salt Lake Valley. R. David McDougal built the reputation of his funeral home on trust, service, and compassion. The family continues to own and operate to maintain and protect this reputation. Our service to families in our community is second to none.
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Death is a topic people prefer not to think about. We rarely discuss it with our loved ones, and even more rarely will we plan for it in advance. If you find yourself in the difficult circumstance of planning a funeral for a loved one, friend, or close family member, or even if you are considering preplanning for yourself, here is a quick step by step guide to assist you through this process.
An important part of the funeral service is choosing the final resting place for the deceased. The final resting place is a way to permanently memorialize the life and legacy of the loved one or yourself. It will be a place the descendants can visit, pay their respects, and remember. Most people are familiar with the concept of burial or "internment."
A majority of the funeral market is turning to cremation services to honor the life and legacy of a person who has passed on. Depending on the wishes of the deceased or their family, a cremation may come after a funeral service or before a memorial service. The funeral service can even be omitted entirely.
It is often said that there are only two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. While neither is much fun to think about, the idea that someday we will all pass away (or die) is important. Spending a little bit of time thinking about and planning for your eventual passing is something few people do.
McDougal Funeral Home is the place you can depend on in arranging funeral plans in Salt Lake City. The pre-planning process begins as you speak with one of our friendly agents. Through this consultation, you will be able to know your options. We seek to provide you with an array of flexible and cost-efficient options, financing, and comprehensive services to suit your preferences and requirements.
Reviews (20)
Lynn Crane
Dec 30, 2021
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My Dad had purchased a funeral plan from McDougal Funeral Homes over 20 years ago. When he passed we only had to make one call to McDougal and they took care of everything. It was such a relief to the family to be able to celebrate his life without the worry of all the small details that required attention. Amazing after 20 years how much they cared about him and the family and how thoughtful they were afterwards. I received several follow-up calls after the burial from them just checking to see how the family was doing. They also gave us great guidance on how to go about settling his estate. Really
David Moller
Nov 13, 2021
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All of the staff have been extremely helpful and supportive after the loss of my father. I would highly recommend McDougal Funeral Homes to anyone searching for a helping hand with end of life planning. They have made this period of my life so much easier. Please do yourself and your loved ones a favor by planning ahead with their help, you won't regret it.
Audrique Jacobs
Nov 05, 2021
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We lost our dear sister suddently and Michael McDougal was just amazing. From the beginning of the planning to the entire process was peaceful because he was able to ensure all that we wanted was done. He took good care of our sister and one thing I admired he always called her by her name during the planning and never use the word the (body). It meant so much to us that she was well taking care by people who love their job with all their hearts. A BIG THANKS to McDougal Funeral Home. Keep taking care of family during this special time.
Nadine Pugh
Nov 05, 2021
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McDougal's Funeral Home is the very best. I have used them for many years and they have helped me through the process many times. My most recent experience was for my mom. Michael McDougal, helped me. He was kind, patient and clearly knowledgeable. He was able to answer all my questions right off and even gave me needed information that I was not aware I needed. Thank you Michael and McDougal for your continued support.
Brandon Acuff Secbeatsbig
Oct 30, 2021
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Austin and everyone at McDougal Funeral Homes treated us with kindness, compassion, and respect. They carefully coordinated a small viewing in Utah accommodating local friends and family, after my son's tragic Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup mountain accident and then shipping of my son's body to Illinois for his funeral there. Thank you from our family and Andrew's wife Josephine.
Lehai Chan
Oct 27, 2021
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Our experience with the McDougal Funeral Home was absolutely amazing. Michael McDougal was very caring and compassionate. He made sure everything was organized and exactly the way we wanted. He was VERY responsive and always made time to speak with us whether on the phone or in person. My sister’s memorial service was perfect and our family cannot thank Michael or his staff enough for all that they did for us. Thank you so much to everyone at the McDougal Funeral Home.
Eric Morgan
Sep 25, 2021
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When my brother in-law passed suddenly, Darren went above and beyond any expectations. My family has used their service in the past. But this was an unexpected, we were unprepared and scared. Not knowing what to do, Darren guided our family threw the entire process. We will be forever grateful for their help! Thank you!!
Alma Gallegos
Sep 15, 2021
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It has taken me over a year to write this review. I am so grateful for McDougal Funeral Homes. They listened to our family and worked with us in a respectful manner and helped us create a wonderful memory from such a sad time in our lives. The advice, cost and most importantly the emotional support they have provided, is very much appreciated. Thank you very much!
Lawrence White
Aug 28, 2021
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As both of my parents passed away over the past three and a half years I was so grateful that they had prepared for this event. McDougal Funeral Homes and their staff took such great care of not only my parents but of me and my family as we have gone through the planning of and carrying out of the funerals. They have been there for me to ask questions and have followed up with me weeks after their job was done.
I am very grateful to them and would highly re moment them.
I am very grateful to them and would highly re moment them.
Jalene Bassett
Jul 24, 2021
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Our family has worked with McDougal Funeral Homes on 2 occasions now. We were so happy with them after they took care of our mom’s funeral, that my dad did his planning through them for his funeral. Ron helped us with my mom’s arrangements and then personally walked my dad through all the choices for everything in preparation for his funeral planning. This simplified the process and made it so much easier when my dad actually passed away. It was so comforting to see Jeff’s familiar face when he came to the house on a Sunday night to take care of things for our dad. The care and concern they
Wendy Lynn Fellows
Feb 23, 2021
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Benson H.
May 14, 2020
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What an amazing experience McDougal Funeral Home provided for our sweet baby girl's funeral. We will forever be grateful that they did so much for us. The process was clear and compassionate. The new owner is remarkable and man of integrity and honor. Don't listen to these negative reviews, there are countless positive ones who had no need to feel they had to review on Yelp. Thanks Ron!
Margo Buchanan Ewing
Feb 01, 2020
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Jayme E.
Oct 19, 2019
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Words can't describe the amount of gratitude we have for McDougal Funeral Homes. We are so thankful for the care and compassion Darren showed our family after losing my dad. We trusted him throughout the process and he exceeded our expectations every step of the way. Every detail was taken care of with kindness and professionalism and he made the whole process easy and worry free. Thank you so much!!!
April M.
Jan 02, 2019
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My husband became one of the unfortunate 22 vets a day we lose to suicide last fall. This funeral home came recommended by a friend who was happy with their services (traditional LDS burial) however, my experience was completely tactless and have yet to receive a response to my concerns expressed last October via letter (they did send me a calendar which quickly found the way into the garbage.) Despite proof with my husbands DD214, I was required to front the $2400 it cost for cremation, I've since come to find out this isn't common practice. (It took nearly two weeks to receive an itemized
Joshua G.
Mar 08, 2018
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From the start they have been nothing but high pressure sales people. This is evident from the secretary to the director/partners.
I was not provided a price list upfront, they did not tell me an open casket would drive the cost up because of an ebalming charge that was not disclosed beforehand.
The obituary was put up with an error on their end and not fixed until my family brought it to their attention. I went to them without talking to other funeral homes because I was told my family had been using them for generations. Having had this experience and now a few days of time I cannot
I was not provided a price list upfront, they did not tell me an open casket would drive the cost up because of an ebalming charge that was not disclosed beforehand.
The obituary was put up with an error on their end and not fixed until my family brought it to their attention. I went to them without talking to other funeral homes because I was told my family had been using them for generations. Having had this experience and now a few days of time I cannot
Paul S.
Mar 02, 2017
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McDougal Funeral Homes is stellar. My experience with their pre planning team has been great. They have shown that they care and really pay attention to details. I referred them to my mother whom they helped out as well and she was really excited because they got her a great deal on the plot that she wouldn't have been able to do on her own. Thank you Ron and the team!
Anthony A.
Jan 15, 2015
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About a month ago I attended a funeral there in the main chapel. The person doing the sermon said he had never seen such a filmsy mike on a sound system. During the service there was a lot of feedback on the speaker system. He has been doing funeral talks for more than 20 years and found this place the worst ever. After the service a family member said they wished the service had been recorded. But McDougal does not provide such a service for all their funerals. They also don't appear to have an internet hookup for funerals for people who could not fly into Utah for the funeral. Or maybe for
G. C.
Aug 14, 2012
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This place does not deserve even half a star and certainly did not deserve our business. They were rude, unprofessional, lack customer service skills and compassion for the grieving. We regret setting up our fathers funeral plan at this place. They were not helpful and actually made the whole process harder on us. I have told everyone I know not to go through this funeral home. Save yourself the headache.
Laurie R.
May 15, 2012
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My mom passed away on May 7, 2012. She had made some arrangements through McDougal's Funeral Home (we were all surprised she had made any arrangements). The day after she died we went in to the funeral home to discuss what she wanted. They were so kind and accomodating. They helped us select the flowers, headstone, and guided us through the process. When we gathered there as a family the day of her funeral I noticed the sign they had for my mom had her first name which she didn't go by (she went by her middle name). I asked them if they could change it and they didn't even hesitate
