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How Can I Find Out About The Price Of Low Cost Funerals?

A common misconception about funerals is that the higher the price tag, the more cherished the deceased were by their loved ones in life. However, this isn’t the case. Low cost funerals could ...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Remembering The Departed At Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about celebration, and people enjoy happy times with family and friends, eating and having fun. They also remember a loved one who is no longer with them and the memories they c...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Monday, October 17, 2022

How To Write A Condolence Letter

At Sholom Chapel, we understand that there are never enough words to comfort a grieving friend or relative. Although there are numerous ways of communicating condolences, taking the time to send a ...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Financial Benefits of Preplanning Your Funeral

There are a variety of funeral homes that offer prearrangement services today. This means that mourners can customize every aspect of their final farewell. You can choose to prearrange the ceremony...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Thursday, August 11, 2022

Do I Have To Use A Burial Vault For Burial?

Numerous grieving individuals choose to bury the ashes of their deceased loved ones. However, we at Sholom Chapel have observed that many people are unaware that they must purchase a burial vault. ...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Understanding The Stages Of Grief

At Sholom Chapel, we have seen that everyone processes sorrow at their own pace and in their own way. Some recover in a matter of months, while others require years. There is no right or wrong answ...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The Importance Of Saying Good-Bye

Few things in life are as traumatic as saying farewell to a dying loved one. Focus on offering love and comfort when confronted with this challenging situation. This attentiveness and the following...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Sending Flowers To The Bereaved

Sending flowers with a condolence card is a kind and polite way to express your sympathies to a bereaved family. Flowers provide solace; they are visually attractive, and their vibrant colors enliv...

Are All Caskets The Same Size

Several clients at Sholom Chapel believe that all caskets are the same size. That is not correct. A standard-sized one will generally suffice if you need a casket for a deceased family member....

Top Tips on Staying Safe in Public During the Pandemic

During this time, social distancing and self-isolation are the only ways to stay safe. There will be occasions, though, when you must leave your home. It could be to get some necessities or run a q...

Grief Amid The Pandemic: How To Show Love And Support Through Social Distancing

After the COVID-19 outbreak began, people's interactions with one another shifted. Each person must maintain a certain social distance while avoiding unrequired interaction, and they must remain in...

How To Write An Obituary Notice

Writing an obituary notice can be tough, primarily if you’ve never written one before and are deep in sorrow, dealing with your loss. At Shalom Chapel, we often advise our clients and offer tips to...

Do You Need A Casket?

We at Sholom Chapel offer elegant personalized funeral services. Some clients have questions about whether they will need a casket during a funeral service. Here is some information that ...

5 Tips to Help Explain Death To A Child

It’s not simple to communicate the notion of death to kids and many parents dread the prospect of doing so. Parents believe that their children will learn on their own eventually. When a family mem...