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A Celebration of Life vs. Funerals

People have different ways to honor the passing of their loved ones, depending on tradition and preference. Funerals, memorial services, a celebration of life, wakes etc. provide people with closur...
By Tom Gallagher
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Friday, August 10, 2018

Personalizing a Funeral with Unique Song Selections

Many families have moved away from the traditional and formal structure of funeral services. They want to add something that gives it a personal touch and also makes the process more comfortable as...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Technology and Your Grief Journey

Today, technology has infiltrated every aspect of modern living. In fact, it has also transformed the way in which people deal with the loss of a loved one and cope with their grief. Over the last ...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Memorial Ideas for Veterans

People who were an active part of military service or served in the armed forces deserve a beautiful memorial service. They deserve recognition, honor, and respect, which is why memorial services m...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, June 28, 2018

What Goes Into the Expense of a Standard Funeral?

Most people aren’t familiar with the planning involved or expenses involved in the funeral process. They simply accept what a funeral director or home tells them because they have no time to conduc...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

How Can You Help A Friend As They Go Through The Stages Of Grief?

Grieving is a painful process that affects different people differently. Some people recover from the pain in a year while others still feel it after 3 or 4 years have passed. Friends and family ca...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Choosing the Perfect Songs for the Funeral Service

Music isn’t just for parties or festivals, it can also set the right environment at funerals. At Gallagher Funeral Home, we have seen how good music can help grieving individuals, offering comfort ...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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Previous Posts

Honoring and Coping with the Loss of a Loved One

Dealing with the loss of a loved one isn’t an easy proposition; even when the person is ill or dies of old age and you try to prepare yourself for the imminent grief, when the time comes to deal wi...

A Complete Understanding of Funeral Pricing

Most people don’t know exactly how expensive a funeral can be until they have to actually have to plan and organize one. This entire process requires the involvement of funeral home employees and t...

The Advantages of Working with a Family Owned Funeral Home

If you look online for funeral homes in your local area, you will find there are a large number of establishments. While it’s always good to have a broad choice, that can sometimes make it difficul...

How Does a Funeral Help in the Grieving Process?

Funerals have existed in some shape or form for thousands of years. There are several ancient burial sites scattered around the world, showing that this process has always been important to mankind...

Should Your Child Attend the Funeral?

Parents want to protect their child from the harsh realities of life for as long as they can. They’re most reluctant to discuss death and funerals, fearing they might scare their kids. Experts and ...

What do Funeral Directors do for a Family?

There are several different ways in which you can memorialize and honor a person who has passed away. These services give some solace to the grieving family. Most families want the funeral service ...

How to Get Through the First Couple of Weeks after a Death

Working your way through the first few days and weeks after the death of a family member can be extremely challenging. Many people manage all the funeral service arrangements as well as funeral hom...