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October 1, 2013
Put Me In The Corner: Brawling with Grief

Put Me In The Corner: Brawling with Grief

Imagine for a moment that you are a professional strike artist. A master of the body shot, and a prolific producer of the “right hook”.  You’re […]
September 18, 2013
An Ode to Tommy: An O’Connor Employee Hall of Famer

An Ode to Tommy: An O’Connor Employee Hall of Famer

Well, it’s finally happening – Tommy is leaving us. Tommy is a Service Director here at O’Connor and he will soon be retiring and moving back […]
August 28, 2013
“How Do You Handle Working at a Mortuary?” | A Labor Day Special

“How Do You Handle Working at a Mortuary?” | A Labor Day Special

I often wondered what Labor Day was as a kid, what did I care, I got time off from school was my thinking. As I got […]
July 3, 2013
Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still

Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still

me, haunting Gettysburg like a pro   Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still While many of you will be celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow, tonight, at my […]
June 26, 2013
“Who Wants to go on a Coroner Tour?!”

“Who Wants to go on a Coroner Tour?!”

I don’t know how you would respond to this question, but I jumped at the opportunity. Becky, our Director of Community Development, set up this tour […]
June 12, 2013
Remembering Atticus: A Tribute to Our Fathers (& You’re Invited!)

Remembering Atticus: A Tribute to Our Fathers (& You’re Invited!)

Scout & Atticus A Father’s Day Tribute When I thought about writing this blog for Father’s Day, I wracked my brain to come up with that […]
May 1, 2013
Journey Mercies  . . .  Welcome to Holland

Journey Mercies . . . Welcome to Holland

Journey Mercies . . . Welcome to Holland She arrived with the usual fanfare, a normal, easy delivery . . . mom and dad crying tears […]
April 24, 2013
Meet our Administrative Professionals

Meet our Administrative Professionals

We want you to meet the women behind-the-scenes here at O’Connor Mortuary. These 5 ladies work full-time to be the first to answer the phone, prepare […]
April 3, 2013
Why Too Many Funerals Aren’t Worth Going To (& How To Fix That!)

Why Too Many Funerals Aren’t Worth Going To (& How To Fix That!)

If you’ve ever attended one of Dr. Bill Hoy’s seminars, you’ve inevitably heard about the importance of ceremony, how he attends every funeral he can, and […]