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Helping Children Understand Loss

No parent wants to explain death and its finality to children, but it is a burden many have to face before they are ready to. Whether it is a loss of a loved one or an admired celebrity, children w...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Financial Benefits of Pre-Planning Your Funeral

Many funeral homes offer pre-planning services, allowing people to plan their funeral or memorials in advance. At Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, we encourage people to consider it because pre-pl...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Dealing With Sudden Death

The death of a loved one is always a shock, even if you expect it. However, sudden death is a different sort of pain. Families often struggle to come to terms with such an abrupt loss and don't kno...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

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...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Memory Making Family Christmas Traditions To Start The Year

It is never easy to deal with the loss of a family member. The holiday season aggravates the grief that you feel, and you miss the person even more than you did.  This is because there are alw...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Comfort Foods For The Grieving

When people are grieving, they must pay attention to their health, the things they are eating, etc. However, most they tend to neglect themselves and forget that they have to consume nutritious mea...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

5 Ideas For Creating New Holiday Traditions After A Death

When a loved one passes away, it brings many changes in your life.  These changes are even more evident during special occasions such as holidays. Since the person is no longer with you, the l...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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How Does A Funeral Help With Your Grieving Process?

Many of our clients at Sholom Chapel ask us- “How does a funeral help with your grieving process?” Losing a loved one is an emotional journey that comes with a range of complex feelings. Funerals p...

Questions To Ask When Choosing A Cremation Provider

We at Thomas Gallagher Funeral Home understand that choosing a cremation provider is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. It's essential to ask the right questions, to ensure...

How Does A Celebration Of Life Differ From A Funeral?

Commemoration of a loved one's life has evolved, offering alternatives to the traditional somber funeral. Two distinct approaches have gained prominence: the "Celebration of Life" and the "Funeral....

What's Included In An Affordable Cremation?

When a loved one passes away, the emotional burden can be overwhelming. In such difficult times, making end-of-life arrangements is an unavoidable responsibility. For many families, affordability b...

What Is Actually Involved In Pre-Planning Your Funeral?

Pre-planning your funeral involves making arrangements and decisions regarding your funeral service, burial or cremation, and other related details ahead of time. By pre-planning, you can alleviate...

How Do You Say Goodbye To A Loved One?

It’s common for people to wonder how you say goodbye to a loved one. It is a challenging and emotional experience. Finding the right way to say goodbye can be difficult, whether it's a sudden loss ...

The Physical Symptoms Of Grief And How To Handle Them

Grief is a complex emotional experience that can affect us on multiple levels, including physically. When we experience loss, it is common to encounter the physical symptoms of grief that can be ch...