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How to Get Through the First Couple of Weeks after a Death

Working your way through the first few days and weeks after the death of a family member can be extremely challenging. Many people manage all the funeral service arrangements as well as funeral hom...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Creative Ideas for Funeral Services

Today, many people don’t feel that shedding tears and walking around in a morose manner is absolutely necessary when a loved one dies.  If someone close to you has lived a full life and been a...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Online Grief Support Resources

It’s not easy to deal with grief and sometimes asking a family member or friend for support isn’t an option. Different people have different ways to cope with grief and some of these coping mechani...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Coping with the Loss of a Loved One During the Holidays

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially during times of celebrations like the holidays. You spend your holidays with your loved ones as it’s a time to cherish everyone in you...
By Tom Gallagher
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Benefits of Planning your Funeral While You’re Still Alive

Speaking about death is never easy so most people try to avoid it as much as they can. While this is understandable, we at Gallagher Funeral Home, encourage people to consider the benefits of plann...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, November 27, 2017

3 Tips for Explaining Death to a Child

Explaining the concept of death to a child is very challenging. Most parents want to avoid it as long as possible because they don’t want to introduce such a grim and sad fact of life. Sometimes th...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The Most Unique Ways to Memorialize a Loved One

There are a number of ways to honor and memorialize a decedent and provide solace to the family left behind. Most families want the memorial service to be comforting, familiar, and personal so they...
By Tom Gallagher
In Our Blogs
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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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...