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Can I Scatter Cremated Remains On My Own Property?

Many people turn to Greenwich CT Funeral Homes, like Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, for pre-planning or cremation services. When a family decides to cremate a loved one, one of their primary con...
By Tom Gallagher
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Where Can I Scatter Cremated Remains?

One of the most common concerns expressed by families that cremate a loved one is what they will do with the ashes. Scattering cremated remains in a meaningful site is a common practice, although i...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Do I Have To Use A Burial Vault For Burial?

Many people who have lost a loved one choose to have their ashes interred. While families plan and organize everything else, we at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home have found that many people do no...
By Tom Gallagher
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Special Ways To Remember A Loved One During The Holiday Season

Loved ones play a significant role in and shape every component of our lives. Humans are social creatures who form strong bonds with one another and suffer greatly when those bonds are lost. For th...
By Tom Gallagher
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Friday, December 16, 2022

Is Live Streaming The Future Of Funeral Services?

We can now use modern communication mediums in a variety of ways. While children are attending school online, parents can work from home too. This gives us time and allows us to communicate with lo...
By Tom Gallagher
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Monday, November 28, 2022

Coping With The Loss Of A Stillborn Birth Or SDS Child

The loss of a stillborn child or experiencing a stillbirth is a traumatic and devastating experience. In the coming days, weeks, and months, you could experience an overwhelming sense of shock...
By Tom Gallagher
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Friday, November 18, 2022

How Can I Find Out About The Price Of Low Cost Funerals?

A common misconception about funerals is that the higher the price tag, the more cherished the deceased were by their loved ones in life. However, this isn’t the case. Low cost funerals could ...
By Tom Gallagher
In Sholom Chapel Blogs
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Memorial Service Ideas For Families Who Choose Cremation In CT

If your family has opted for cremation in CT for a recently deceased family member, there are a variety of memorial service alternatives available. A memorial service is a ceremony held in memory o...

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In America, passing away is a highly costly process. Funerals are likewise. You might not be aware of the full extent of how pricey they can be unless you've personally experienced the loss of a lo...

Information About Green Burials

We've come to expect certain things at a funeral in the United States, such as an elegant casket, many flowers, the deceased being embalmed, and other such rituals. But how important are those extr...

How Long Does It Take To Receive The Ashes After Cremation?

The cremation process depends on several factors, so the time needed to obtain ashes following cremation varies. How long, though, until the family receives the ashes after cremation? The cremation...

Etiquette For Social Media Condolences

Clients frequently inquire at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home about the etiquette to follow for social media condolences. Without a doubt, sharing the news of a death and the details of the memori...

Do You Still Have To Wear Black To A Funeral Or Memorial?

Funeral attire can be tricky for those who have never attended one before. We get asked, "Should we wear black to the funeral?". To avoid disrespecting the deceased and their family and look your b...

Cremation vs. Burial Costs

Cremation is an option that has been around for centuries but is not widely chosen in the United States. Many people are curious about cremation because it offers an alternative to costly and time-...