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Jewish Funeral Checklist - What to Expect During the Funeral
Jewish funerals are solemn and meaningful event that serves to honor and remember the deceased. If you have never attended a Jewish funeral before, it can be helpful to know what to expect during t...
Monday, March 20, 2023
Ways To Personalize Your Loved One's Gravesite
The gravesite of a loved one can serve as a place for reflection, remembrance, and honoring their memory. When you personalize your loved one’s gravesite, the spot can become even more special and ...
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Friday, March 17, 2023
Can I Rent A Casket For A Ceremony/Gathering Before Cremation?
At Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, we know that planning a funeral or memorial service for a loved one can be emotionally challenging, and the decisions surrounding the disposition of the body ca...
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Friday, February 24, 2023
Why Are Burial Vaults Required In Cemeteries?
Most people who have lost a family member or close friend choose to have the deceased laid to rest at a cemetery. We've seen here at Sholom Chapel that many clients visiting Stamford Funeral Homes,...
Friday, February 17, 2023
Can I Still Have A Gathering/Visitation/Service If I Choose Cremation?
Although the concept of cremation may be novel to some, the practice has a long and storied history. Many cremation urns of different types have been discovered in ancient tombs. Those who don't wa...
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Can I Scatter Cremated Remains On My Own Property?
Many people turn to Greenwich CT Funeral Homes, like Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, for pre-planning or cremation services. When a family decides to cremate a loved one, one of their primary con...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Where Can I Scatter Cremated Remains?
One of the most common concerns expressed by families that cremate a loved one is what they will do with the ashes. Scattering cremated remains in a meaningful site is a common practice, although i...
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Burial Costs Vs. Cremation
Many choices must be made about honoring a loved one's passing. Perhaps the most fundamental decision families must make is whether to choose burial or cremation. While burial is more expensive tha...
Do I Have To Use A Burial Vault For Burial?
Many people who have lost a loved one choose to have their ashes interred. While families plan and organize everything else, we at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home have found that many people do no...
Special Ways To Remember A Loved One During The Hanukkah Season
Hanukkah is, without a doubt, the most important holiday in the Jewish calendar. It is an eight-day, eight-night celebration of the Jewish people's spirit. Hanukkah is unquestionably a prime occasi...
Special Ways To Remember A Loved One During The Holiday Season
Loved ones play a significant role in and shape every component of our lives. Humans are social creatures who form strong bonds with one another and suffer greatly when those bonds are lost. For th...
Is Live Streaming The Future Of Funeral Services?
We can now use modern communication mediums in a variety of ways. While children are attending school online, parents can work from home too. This gives us time and allows us to communicate with lo...
Coping With The Loss Of A Stillborn Birth Or SDS Child
The loss of a stillborn child or experiencing a stillbirth is a traumatic and devastating experience. In the coming days, weeks, and months, you could experience an overwhelming sense of shock...
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 ...