O'Connell Family Funeral Home

01/24/2025

A gift for your family – Saying goodbye doesn’t sever bonds; it helps families heal and cherish memories. Discover why this meaningful moment is one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind. https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/why-say-goodbye

01/20/2025

Start the new year by sharing your story. If O'Connell Funeral Homes has supported you, we'd be grateful for your testimonial. Your feedback helps us serve you better. Share your experience here: https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/testimonials/

01/13/2025

The funeral industry is facing rapid transformation, from the rise in cremation to shifting consumer needs. Learn how forward-thinking funeral homes are adapting. https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/afd-changing-landscape

01/06/2025

Let's embrace January as a fresh start to create moments that matter. Share your with us and let's support each other in making them happen!

12/30/2024

When the death of a loved one occurs, it not only affects the survivors, but the friends of the survivors. You may be wondering what you can do to help them or what you should say during this sad time.

We have put together some helpful suggestions you can do to help your loved one or friend through a difficult time, as well as etiquette words to say or not to say. https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/helping-others-cope

12/26/2024

In our latest blog, we explore why this common phrase might do more harm than good—and how to truly support someone through grief. https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/blog/afd-no-such-thing

Discover why "closure" isn't always helpful in the grieving process. Learn how to support grieving loved ones with empathy and meaningful connection.

12/13/2024

Discover the fascinating history of embalming, from ancient rituals to modern techniques that help families say goodbye. Link in comments.

12/10/2024

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12/02/2024

The holidays can be heartbreaking when you are missing someone you love. When you are grieving, you may be tempted to close yourself off from others, but there are many resources available and people that care about you and want to support you. Here is a list of grief support resources in our area:

https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/grief-resources

11/28/2024

When somebody dies, our lives are thrown upside down, as we figure out the next steps such as who should we call, what does our loved one want, and how do we honor our loved ones. I have seen over the many times i have worked with Mike and his staff how they help people navigate this difficult and distressing time.

Mike and his staff have a lot of expertise to guide families through the process, but it is more than a process for them. Mike and his staff care. They want the best for the family and for their loved ones who have passed away. I have seen numerous times the lengths they go to make sure that the family is taken care of as well as their deceased loved ones.

When the funeral or celebration of life is done they also follow up to make sure that the family also has resources to help navigate them on their grief journey. I can't say enough about how great Mike and the whole O'Connell staff is and how much they have helped family after family through the process of honoring their loved ones with dignity and respect.

In a hard and difficult time, you deserve to work with the most profession and caring people. Give them a call and see how they can begin to help you and your family to help honor your loved one.

11/20/2024

How to Host the Perfect Family Gathering:

1. Guestlist: Instead of inviting your actual relatives, invite neighbors and call them by your family members' names.

2. Holiday Decor: Confuse and amuse your guests with wildly inappropriate seasonal decor.

3. Mystery Potluck: Everyone must bring a dish they've never cooked before. Will it be a hit or a flop? Either way, it's a recipe for laughter!

Comment if you think there is such a thing as a perfect family gathering & what would it be?

11/13/2024

Curious why bodies in a casket can appear colder or have a different color? Our latest post dives into the science behind these changes, dispels common myths, and explains the delicate art of embalming. It’s not as spooky as you might think—just facts and compassion. 💐✨
👉 https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/why-are-bodies-so-hard-cold-and-darker-looking-in-a-casket/

11/12/2024

NICKNAMES:
Do you have a nickname?
Who gave it to you & why?
Are you named after anyone?

11/07/2024

Grief & the Holidays.

Join us for a special evening of hope, inspiration, memorial candle lighting, and honoring the place your loved one will always have in your heart.

You will also receive a keepsake gift.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Where: The River Falls Golf Club
2120 E Division St, River Falls, WI

Cost: Free

Refreshments will be served. There is no fee to attend, but please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.

RSVP by calling O’Connell Funeral Homes at 715-386-3725

Limited seating, please reserve your today!

Head to this link for more info & a downloadable PDF
https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/grief-resources

11/04/2024

When someone asks you if you have planned your own funeral.

You thinking: Honestly you're young and feel invincible, so planning your funeral seems as likely as winning the lottery. But just in case, you jot down 'flash mob dance to Thriller at my funeral' in your will. Because if you're going to defy the odds, you might as well do it with a dance.

You say: I should do that, thanks.

https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/funeral-preplanning

11/01/2024

When you have decided to preplan for your funeral, that stress just melts away - so you can get on with living.

https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com/funeral-preplanning

10/30/2024

What's holding you back?

10/22/2024

Contrary to popular belief, preplanning your funeral doesn’t have to be hard. It’s a thoughtful way to relieve your loved ones from making tough decisions during a difficult time. Take control and ensure your wishes are honored. Learn more about the peace of mind that comes with preplanning today.