The O'Connell Blog
Blogs about life and death and how we can help.
Funerals should celebrate the life of our loved ones and the best funeral directors make it happen!
When someone dies, we have a funeral because it helps us. It’s for those of us who are still here, who need to grieve. It
A Message to the Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has been more than just an inconvenience –
Our grief just got way more complicated
Grief is deep and poignant distress caused by bereavement, something that we have lost or deprived of. Grief is consistent, relentless, unwavering, and unbiased. It
Coronavirus: Stay safe and healthy
O’Connell Family Funeral Homes are preparing for Coronavirus The Coronavirus has overwhelmingly engrossed our lives. It’s hard to miss it. Wherever you go, it’s the
Distracted driving affects us all
Life can change in a matter of a second. Just ask Tom and Wendy Goeltz of Hudson. On February 29th, 2016, their young, beautiful and
You’re grounded. No electronics for a couple of days!
Do the winter months have you in a funk? Do the cold mornings feel cold to your core? Does it seem like the sun rarely
2019, a year to remember and what’s up for 2020
As I wrap up the year at O’Connell’s, it brings so many feelings, both positive and those not so positive. First, I will be forever
Helpful advice for grieving during the Holiday season
Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be
How did they die?
Imagine you’ve just gotten an important phone call from a friend that one of your favorite coworkers just died. You’re in disbelief. You just talked
4 reasons to pre-arrange a funeral
O’Connell Family Funeral Homes knows families have the best intentions when having to plan a funeral, but sometimes people have different opinions on what they
Woman are helping lead the way in the funeral business
The funeral industry is built with rituals and consistency. Funeral rites are as old as the human race itself. But today, the funeral industry is
You Can Save up to Three Lives in Just Fifteen Minutes
The O’Connell Family Funeral Homes Blood Drive The O’Connell family has a long and proud history of serving the communities of Hudson, Baldwin and the
