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Biography of John H. Callaghan Introduction

Biography of John H. Callaghan

John Callaghan

Who am I? From a bird’s eye view, I am a funeral advocate, marketer, wordsmith, & entrepreneur. I’ll elaborate below. A funeral advocate – Most people think of a funeral…Continue readingBiography of John H. Callaghan

What NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving Grief

What NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving

John Callaghan

What not to say: Summary Common phrases like “they’re in a better place” or “I know how you feel” often unintentionally hurt those who are grieving. Simple statements of sympathy,…Continue readingWhat NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving

The Financial Side of Loss Navigating the Loss

The Financial Side of Loss

John Callaghan

The Financial Side: Summary Death brings unexpected costs including funeral expenses, potential medical bills, and legal fees that families must manage while grieving. Accessing life insurance benefits, managing probate, and…Continue readingThe Financial Side of Loss

Honoring a Loved One: Beyond the Funeral Memorials

Honoring a Loved One: Beyond the Funeral

John Callaghan

Honoring a Loved One: Summary Creating personalized tributes like themed celebrations, memory gardens, or charitable initiatives helps families maintain connection after losing a loved one. Annual traditions for birthdays or…Continue readingHonoring a Loved One: Beyond the Funeral

Navigating the First 24 Hours Navigating the Loss

Navigating the First 24 Hours

John Callaghan

Navigating the First 24 Hours: Summary The hours following a death require essential notifications to medical professionals, family members, and funeral homes while gathering important documents. Decisions about funeral arrangements…Continue readingNavigating the First 24 Hours

How to Help a Grieving Spouse Grief

How to Help a Grieving Spouse

John Callaghan

How to Help a Grieving Spouse: Summary When someone loses their spouse, they need both practical support with daily tasks and emotional understanding without pressure to “move on.” Holidays and…Continue readingHow to Help a Grieving Spouse

Things to Think About When Choosing Cremation Navigating the Loss

Things to Think About When Choosing Cremation

John Callaghan

Cremation has been a part of human history for thousands of years. Some families choose it because of tradition, others for environmental reasons, and some because it costs less than…Continue readingThings to Think About When Choosing Cremation

The Seven Steps of Loss Navigating the Loss

The Seven Steps of Loss

John Callaghan

The Path We all Walk Losing a loved one changes everything. It takes you off the normal path of life and puts you on a painful, emotional journey. Someday, life…Continue readingThe Seven Steps of Loss

How a Viewing Impacts Your Grief Journey Grief

How a Viewing Impacts Your Grief Journey

John Callaghan

Seeing Is Believing Most people have heard the saying, “Seeing is believing.” But many have also lived through experiences that make this phrase deeply personal and emotional. Imagine a parent…Continue readingHow a Viewing Impacts Your Grief Journey

How Funerals Have Changed Planning a Service

How Funerals Have Changed

John Callaghan

It was not that long ago that over 90% of funerals followed a predictable pattern. There was a private gathering of the immediate family, followed by a public visitation or…Continue readingHow Funerals Have Changed

About this blog

John H. Callaghan

Hello! My name is John Callaghan, and I'm on a mission to transform the funeral experience. On this blog, you will find articles that will help families navigate the loss of a loved one. You will also find links to my other websites & blog where I help funeral service professionals.

All too often, there is a gap between families and funeral professionals. I'm creating this blog with the hope of bridging that gap.

As for me, I'm focused on transforming the funeral experience in a way that empowers families to share the stories, celebrate the life, and cherish the memories. Click here to read a short bio or here to read the full story.

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This short clip shows a unique memorial service offered by a client in Sydney, Australia. They take families on a 3-hour cruise around the Sydney Harbor and hold the entire memorial service on the deck of a luxurious yacht. If the deceased has already been cremated they scatter the ashes at the end of the cruise.

Recent Posts

  • What NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving
  • The Financial Side of Loss
  • Honoring a Loved One: Beyond the Funeral
  • Navigating the First 24 Hours
  • How to Help a Grieving Spouse

 
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