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Meaningful Gift Ideas For Someone Who Has Recently Lost Someone

Companionship, affection, and presence are some of the most valuable gifts that you can give a grieving friend. If their loved one has recently passed away, you may support them by being present fo...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, October 18, 2021

5 Interesting Facts About Cremation

Today, cremation is becoming quite common and many people prefer it to conventional burial. People across various faiths and religions have begun showing an interest in the cremation process. They ...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

What is The Philosophy of Hospice Care?

Hospices offer end-of-life care to patients, making the person’s last moments comfortable and peaceful. This can help the patient accept their impending death with as little stress as possible. Man...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, September 20, 2021

What Are Military Honors?

By law, military funeral honors for all eligible veterans are free of charge. We at Gallagher Funeral Home provide these services, but we have seen that many people are not aware of what military h...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, August 30, 2021

How A Celebrant Helps A Family Heal

Those dealing with the death of a family member can find it very stressful and traumatic to deal with the situation. While planning a memorial service can be very challenging, keeping your feelings...
By Tom Gallagher
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Friday, August 20, 2021

Do Women Serve As Pall Bearers At A Funeral?

At Gallagher Funeral Home, we sometimes have some clients asking us whether women can be pallbearers. This question is not an unusual one. In most instances, men are pallbearers, so it seems like t...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Cremation: The Advantages and Disadvantages

Every person will pass away some time, and we all know this. Despite this, people do not discuss topics related to death very openly. However, things are now changing and people want to know more a...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Helping Yourself Heal From Loss

It isn’t easy to recover from the loss of a loved one. Many people are hard on themselves, especially if they have been grieving for a very long time. They believe that people around them might los...

The Importance Of A Cemetery To Our Community

People have been building cemeteries for hundreds of years, and these spaces are integral to many communities. The way they are portrayed by the media makes them seem like dark places. However, the...

Easy Ways to Personalize a Funeral Service on a Budget

A funeral can be a costly affair and sometimes, families struggle to meet these costs. If you want to plan a personalized funeral service without spending significant amounts of money on it, here a...

Building the Perfect Video Memorial for your Loved One

Gallagher Funeral Home believes that a video memorial is an exquisite and heartfelt way to say goodbye to a friend or relative. Commemoration videos serve as a visual representation of an...

4 Unique Funeral and Burial Customs around the World

Each community has its own burial rituals and some practices are centuries old, and the inhabitants of that country have practiced them for a long time. Gallagher Funeral Home takes a proactive app...

Recovering From The Loss Of Your Soulmate

Dealing with the demise of a soulmate can be difficult. When you have spent many years loving and living with a person, they become a part of you. Moreover, their loss can be devastating. How to R...

Top Reasons To Preplan Before You Need It

Many people have started showing an interest in pre-planning their funeral. This is a relatively new concept in the funeral services space; however, it is catching on in a significant way. If you h...