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5 Advantages Of Urn Vaults

If your loved one has passed away and you are planning a cremation, you would be given the person's ashes after the process is complete. The ashes would need to be kept in a receptacle- in most cas...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Building A Bucket List

Many people consider building a bucket list. This is a list of various things that you want to do, dreams that you want to achieve, and goals that you want to reach before you breathe your last. Ma...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, October 7, 2019

What Can A Funeral Director Assist Me With

When you are planning a funeral service, there are many things to focus on and many arrangements to make. Not everybody is aware of what is involved in planning a funeral service. However, when you...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, September 30, 2019

What To Expect Before The Funeral

Planning a funeral is one of the first responsibilities you must handle after a loved one passes away. Most people have never planned a funeral before and don’t know what to expect from the process...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Tips For Explaining the Concept of Death to Children

It isn't easy for adults to deal with the death of a family member or someone very close to them, but they understand the concept of death. However, that isn't the case with children. Very young ki...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Care Essentials While Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One

If someone you love very much passes away, it can be challenging to deal with that loss and the grief that you feel. How a person grieves is a very personal experience. You may find yourself feeli...
By Tom Gallagher
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Friday, August 16, 2019

Choosing An Urn

If you have chosen cremation for a family member who has passed away, the ashes that the crematorium hands over to you would have to be kept in a container. The best way to store the ashes is to ge...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, July 25, 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...