Author name: John Callaghan

John Callaghan is focused on transforming the funeral experience. He's a writer, speaker, & entrepreneur who started his career programming robots in automotive factories and pivoted to create a successful strategic marketing consultancy in the funeral home industry (how’s that for a pivot!!). His mission is to empower families to share the stories, celebrate the life, and cherish the memories.

The Financial Side of Loss

The Financial Side: Summary Death brings unexpected costs including funeral expenses, potential medical bills, and legal fees that families must […]

Honoring a Loved One: Beyond the Funeral

Honoring a Loved One: Summary Creating personalized tributes like themed celebrations, memory gardens, or charitable initiatives helps families maintain connection

How to Help a Grieving Spouse

How to Help a Grieving Spouse: Summary When someone loses their spouse, they need both practical support with daily tasks

Things to Think About When Choosing Cremation

Cremation has been a part of human history for thousands of years. Some families choose it because of tradition, others

The Seven Steps of Loss

The Path We all Walk Losing a loved one changes everything. It takes you off the normal path of life

How a Viewing Impacts Your Grief Journey

Seeing Is Believing Most people have heard the saying, “Seeing is believing.” But many have also lived through experiences that

How Funerals Have Changed

It was not that long ago that over 90% of funerals followed a predictable pattern. There was a private gathering