The O'Connell Blog
Blogs about life and death and how we can help.
Farewell Flag Ceremony offered by O’Connells
Farewell flag ceremonyThe O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, which includes our onsite Countryside Crematory, continues their veteran and United States flag honor with their Farewell Flag Act
Thank you for helping us celebrate Dad’s life
This month was very special and very difficult at the same time. We said goodbye to our patriarch, Thomas ‘Tucker’ O’Connell. After 91 years, his
Paths to Peace Grief Support Group
“Grieving is as natural as crying when you are hurt, sleeping when you are tired, or eating when you are hungry… It is nature’s way of
We are not very religious and just want to be cremated. What do we do now?
Funerals and cremation. Funerals and cremation have changed tremendously in the past 10 years. Most of the changes have come as a result of families
Buy from your local flower shop.
Buy from your local flower shop. When it comes to getting flowers for your loved ones, it seems like ordering online will save you a
Sleep and grief don’t always get along!
The death of someone we love breaks our hearts, and grief sets in. Grief’s synonyms are sorrow, misery, sadness, pain, distress, agony, torment, heartache, desolation,
When the holiday’s aren’t merry and bright
Loss is a common everyday fact of life. Even more so, are the emotions and reactions that follow them. But with the holidays approaching, it
Have The Talk Of A Lifetime
An individual’s story – memories made, principles and lessons learned – is a gift that should be shared with family and friends. O’Connell Family Funeral
It’s time to rethink the stages of grief.
Five stages of grief?? I think not! The Kubler Ross stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance), also known as the 5 stages of grief, were first outlined in
What are your options for scattering cremains?
Scattering Ashes: What You Need to Know Scattering ashes, also called cremated remains, is a popular choice when a person or family chooses cremation. If you’re
Should Children Attend Funerals?
Should kids be seen and not heard? Therese Rando, a well-known grief and loss expert, explains that rituals allow structure for important events that happen
Proper etiquette when military honors are being performed
When a member of your family or a friend dies while serving their beloved country, most families opt to have a military burial. What can
