The O'Connell Blog
Blogs about life and death and how we can help.
Grief & the holidays meditation series
Thank you to everyone who joined us at O’Connell Family Funeral Homes for this guided meditation series, lead by Chantal Doriott of Mindful Way Coaching.
Hospice care and end of life decisions with Kate Garza, a social worker at Moments Hospice
Listen to our latest Good Grief podcast where we talk to our guest Kate Garza, social worker at Moments Hospice, about the specifics regarding hospice
Are you thinking of cremation?
Let’s delve into some of the facts and unknown parts of the cremation process. Cremation is the process in which a body is reduced through
Cemeteries
Cemeteries are a community’s landmark for so many reasons. The obvious need is for a permanent home for our loved ones. But outside of the
What COVID has done to the ritual of saying goodbye.
Every year, Merriam-Webster comes out with the word of the year. This year, conversely, there would be a competition for words we never want to
Honoring all lives lost to overdose
Losing a loved one to addiction and overdose hurts terribly. It leaves us with many questions, but not many answers. However, coming together with family
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
