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Choosing the Perfect Songs for the Funeral Service

Music isn’t just for parties or festivals, it can also set the right environment at funerals. At Gallagher Funeral Home, we have seen how good music can help grieving individuals, offering comfort ...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Honoring and Coping with the Loss of a Loved One

Dealing with the loss of a loved one isn’t an easy proposition; even when the person is ill or dies of old age and you try to prepare yourself for the imminent grief, when the time comes to deal wi...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, April 30, 2018

A Complete Understanding of Funeral Pricing

Most people don’t know exactly how expensive a funeral can be until they have to actually have to plan and organize one. This entire process requires the involvement of funeral home employees and t...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, April 16, 2018

The Advantages of Working with a Family Owned Funeral Home

If you look online for funeral homes in your local area, you will find there are a large number of establishments. While it’s always good to have a broad choice, that can sometimes make it difficul...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

How Does a Funeral Help in the Grieving Process?

Funerals have existed in some shape or form for thousands of years. There are several ancient burial sites scattered around the world, showing that this process has always been important to mankind...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Should Your Child Attend the Funeral?

Parents want to protect their child from the harsh realities of life for as long as they can. They’re most reluctant to discuss death and funerals, fearing they might scare their kids. Experts and ...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

What do Funeral Directors do for a Family?

There are several different ways in which you can memorialize and honor a person who has passed away. These services give some solace to the grieving family. Most families want the funeral service ...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
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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...