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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...
By Tom Gallagher
Friday, February 18, 2022

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...
By Tom Gallagher
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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...
By Tom Gallagher
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

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 ...
By Tom Gallagher
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

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...
By Tom Gallagher
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

What To Expect Before The Funeral

After a person passes away, their family has to plan the funeral service. There are times when the ones handling this responsibility do not know how things are done. At Sholom Chapel, we know that ...
By Tom Gallagher
Friday, September 17, 2021

Top Reasons To Pre-Plan Before You Need It

Death isn’t something we can avoid and yet not many of us are comfortable talking about it, let alone planning a funeral service for ourselves. However, we at Sholom Chapel have seen this trend cha...
By Tom Gallagher
Friday, August 20, 2021

Previous Posts

The Importance Of Personalizing A Funeral/Memorial Service

Memorial events and funerals are unique ways to honor and remember those who have passed away. Everyone has distinct preferences, interests, and personality traits, and it is essential to say goodb...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...