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Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home Our Care And Experience Are Second To None Since 1903, Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home has served families in the community with high-quality funeral services.

The team is proud to be among the original funeral homes in Phoenix and holds a long-lasting reputation as a trusted provider in the area. Over the years, the business has been built with strong values and honesty for loved ones and their families. As a family-owned and operated provider, the team promises the highest quality of compassionate care for people from all walks of life. Choosing Whitne

y & Murphy Funeral Home is an excellent solution for personal funeral or cremation services. The funeral home offers a full range of funeral services and products, with an experienced team to help you make the proper selections for your unique needs. In addition to traditional funeral services, families also have many other options for cremation services, memorial services, life celebrations, Veteran services, memorial ceremonies, receptions, and more. Product offerings include keepsakes, jewelry, caskets, memorials, vaults, urns, monuments, memorial markers, and anything else you need for burial or cremation. Other available services include ship-in and ship-out care, graveside services, grief resources, and honoring life. Throughout the funeral planning process, the funeral planning team strives to make each event a personal service to celebrate the individuals interests and hobbies. In addition, they understand that each family is unique, with an unwavering focus on fulfilling the requests and wishes of your loved ones. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home is known in the industry for its integrity, compassion, value, creativity, and outstanding service. These quality funeral services are available in all of the surrounding areas, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Tolleson, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and more. The funeral directors at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home are committed to helping you create the perfect tribute to honor the life of a loved one. For more information about preplanning and immediate funeral services, call to schedule a consultation. The funeral home is conveniently located nearby at 4800 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018. Call any time if you need assistance with funeral services: (602) 840-5600.

18/07/2025

Robert Hall & Bryce Smith Memorial Service

Are you curious about the history of cremation? The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) offers an informative...
16/07/2025

Are you curious about the history of cremation? The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) offers an informative online article on this subject. The following are a few points of interest:

▪️Scholars generally agree that cremation began during the early Stone Age – somewhere around 3000 B.C.

▪️The early Romans embraced cremation sometime around 600 B.C. Cremation apparently became so popular that an official decree had to be issued midway through the fifth century against the cremation of bodies within the city.

▪️By the time of the Roman Empire, cremation was widely practiced. Cremated remains were usually stored in elaborate urns.

​▪️In North America, cremation got its official start in 1876 when Dr. Julius LeMoyne built the first crematory in Washington, PA.

​▪️In 1884, the second crematory opened in Lancaster, PA, and was owned and operated by a cremation society.

▪️Other forces tied to early crematory openings were Protestant clergy (who desired to reform burial practices), and medical professionals (who were concerned with health conditions in cemeteries).

▪️Around the country, early crematories commenced operations in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Los Angeles. By 1900, there were 20 crematories in operation within the United States.

▪️In 1913, Dr. Hugo Erichsen founded the Cremation Association of North America (CANA). In the same year, 52 crematories were in operation, and over 10,000 cremations were performed in North America.

▪️CANA reports a 61.8% cremation rate in the United States in 2024. They predict a national cremation rate of 75% as early as 2038.

We’re your local cremation experts. Contact us with any questions at (602) 840-5600.

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https://www.cremationassociation.org/historyofcremation.html

I Only Wanted You– By Vicky HolderThey say memories are goldenwell maybe that is true.I never wanted memories,I only wan...
15/07/2025

I Only Wanted You
– By Vicky Holder

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I’d walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
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Our caring and experienced staff members are here to provide you with compassion and support during a difficult time. W...
09/07/2025

Our caring and experienced staff members are here to provide you with compassion and support during a difficult time. We’ll help you honor your loved one’s life and assist you in selecting the burial or cremation options that are right for your family.

Contact us today at (602) 840-5600, or visit our website for more information.

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home - Remembering your life, your journey, your way.

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Visit our website to subscribe to our "GriefSteps" weekly email service. This program is designed to provide strength a...
08/07/2025

Visit our website to subscribe to our "GriefSteps" weekly email service. This program is designed to provide strength and comfort for those facing the loss of a loved one. 💛

Subscribe by clicking our website link below and scrolling to the bottom of our homepage. Contact us with any questions at (602) 840-5600.

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04/07/2025

Wishing you and yours a Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

“Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.”
- Herbert Hoover
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July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. This month and always, our compassion and thoughts are with those who carry t...
01/07/2025

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. This month and always, our compassion and thoughts are with those who carry the heartbreak of losing a child. 🩶

Visit the link below for ways to support parents, families, and friends.

https://centerstone.org/.../support-for-bereaved-parents.../
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