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Information About Green Burials

We've come to expect certain things at a funeral in the United States, such as an elegant casket, many flowers, the deceased being embalmed, and other such rituals. But how important are those extr...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, September 26, 2022

How Long Does It Take To Receive The Ashes After Cremation?

The cremation process depends on several factors, so the time needed to obtain ashes following cremation varies. How long, though, until the family receives the ashes after cremation? The cremation...
By Tom Gallagher
In Our Blogs
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Etiquette For Social Media Condolences

Clients frequently inquire at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home about the etiquette to follow for social media condolences. Without a doubt, sharing the news of a death and the details of the memori...
By Tom Gallagher
In Our Blogs
Friday, August 26, 2022

Do You Still Have To Wear Black To A Funeral Or Memorial?

Funeral attire can be tricky for those who have never attended one before. We get asked, "Should we wear black to the funeral?". To avoid disrespecting the deceased and their family and look your b...
By Tom Gallagher
In Our Blogs
Thursday, August 11, 2022

Cremation vs. Burial Costs

Cremation is an option that has been around for centuries but is not widely chosen in the United States. Many people are curious about cremation because it offers an alternative to costly and time-...
By Tom Gallagher
In Our Blogs
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

5 Things To Think About Before Organizing A Funeral

When a close relative passes, you must see that all necessary arrangements are made. Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home recognizes the difficulty of this undertaking. Things to Think About While Org...
By Tom Gallagher
In Our Blogs
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Trust the Feeling of Moving On, Even if your Heart Doesn't Feel Ready

At first, grief obscures your vision and creates a wall between you and the reality you once knew. You believed it would lift, as the fog does, but even after several days and weeks underneath its ...
By Tom Gallagher
In Our Blogs
Thursday, June 30, 2022
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The Importance Of A Funeral Procession

Funeral processions conjure images of long lines of slow-moving cars, huge crowds, and famous people. While this may not be the case during a large gathering of family and friends, many adhere to t...

How Long Can A Person Be On Hospice?

Hospice care is designed specifically for persons nearing the end of their lives and requiring support. Emotional and psychological assistance and comfort are provided in a time of need. For the mo...

Grief - What is "Normal"?

Grief is a normal reaction to losing someone or something significant to you. You might experience a range of feelings, including despair or loneliness. At Gallagher Funeral Home, we recognize that...

Differences Between Protestant and Catholic Funerals

If you've ever attended funerals for people of different religious faiths, you've probably observed that the funeral rituals vary somewhat from one ceremony to the next. At Thomas M. Gallagher Fune...

5 Things To Do With Your Loved One’s Ashes

If a person has chosen cremation as their method of disposition upon death, their relatives will get the cremains after the process. However, at Gallagher Funeral Home, we've seen that many folks a...

What Can You Do With The Ashes Of A Cremated Loved One?

If you have cremated a loved one, the cremation center will hand the ashes to you. At Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, we've seen that many folks are unclear about what to do with cremated remains...

Social Media Meets Funeral Service - The Pros And Cons

These days, just about everyone seems to have a Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram profile. They utilize these social media platforms to communicate with family and friends, trade information and stay...