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Palm Eastern Mortuary hosts annual Easter sunrise service

Palm Eastern Mortuary and Cemetery hosted its 36th annual Easter sunrise service on Sunday.

Pastor Jeff Long delivered a special Easter message, followed by performances by the Las Vegas Mass Choir, Genevieve Dew, Lily Arce and Reverend Bill Walker. The service also featured a string trio and a ceremonial release of doves.

“It was important to us to offer this service after what has been a long and stressful year for everyone,” Glenn Abercrombie, general manager of Palm Eastern Mortuary and Cemetery, said before the ceremony. “We want to bring the community together in a safe and memorable way as we celebrate the start of a new and wonderful day together.”

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