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In 1890, the Pickett family started a mortuary business that served all of southern Utah and parts of Arizona and Nevada. In 1950, LeGrande Spilsbury purchased the business. His son, Ted Spilsbury, and his son-in-law, Clark Graff, joined the business in the late 1960's. Ted and his wife, Vivian, purchased the St. George location in 1985. They later purchased the Hurricane, Utah, location and also expanded into Mesquite, Nevada.  Today, all of the mortuary locations remain in operation and proudly continue to serve the needs of numerous families. Ted and Vivian are the owners of one of the most beautiful funeral homes in the Western United States - a crown jewel that casts a brilliant reflection on the City of St. George and its residents. Spilsbury Mortuary is a proud recipient of the St. George City "Mayor's Beautification Award."

ommunity Involvement

Ted and Vivian take an active part in their community. Presently, Ted is serving on the St. George Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He was the past president of the Utah Funeral Directors Association and is a member of the St. George Lions Club. Ted also serves as President of the People For The West, USA Dixie Chapter.  Ted and Vivian are  members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and serve in their ward. They are members of the Utah Cattlemen Association and are stockholders in the Hurricane Canal Company and the Hurricane Valley Water Company. They are also active in the Washington County Water Conservancy District. Spilsbury Mortuary contributes to a number of worthy causes and is especially interested in helping to provide worthwhile opportunities for the youth of Washington County. They are supporters of education, fine arts, and various medical fields. Ted is the Associate Developer of LeGrande Heights Subdivision in Hurricane, Utah. The Spilsbury family has been a major contributor to the City of Hurricane by donating land for the Hurricane Industrial Park. During the holiday season, Ted and Vivian host an annual Christmas program entitled "Embracing the Holidays" that features the Southern Utah Heritage Choir, community speakers who address losing a loved one, and a Tree of Remembrance which allows families to display ornaments in remembrance of their loved ones.