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Who is John H. Callaghan?
John H. Callaghan is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur whose work focuses on life, loss, and the meaning of farewell. He began his career in industrial automation and later founded and led multiple consulting businesses, including a strategic marketing firm serving funeral homes across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Over more than two decades working closely with funeral professionals, he developed a deep understanding of the cultural and practical challenges families face at the end of life. He is the author of A Beautiful Farewell and Your Farewell Guide, and his work centers on helping restore meaning, orientation, and dignity to the final season of life.
