The O'Connell Blog
Blogs about life and death and how we can help.
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
Valentine’s Day can be one of great loss
After the glitz and glamour of the major winter holidays, many people forget about the mid-February day dedicated to love and romance. While many resources
Why having an on-site crematory is critical
First and foremost, your deceased family member never leaves our care! We are among very few funeral homes to operate our own crematory inside our
Cremation: Can You Still Have A Funeral Service?
Cremation and Funeral Service When a loved one passes away, family members face a lot of tough decisions in regards to their remains. A cremation
Heading South for the Winter?
6 proven benefits to document your pre-arrangements before heading south for the winter. One of the most valuable gifts funeral professionals have to offer families
On the Anniversary of a Loved One’s Death
There is no defined path for grief to take after the death of a loved one. Each person heals from a loss on their own
