From The Heart

May 22, 2013
Bringing Memories into the Future: Inspired by Mr. Gatsby

Bringing Memories into the Future: Inspired by Mr. Gatsby

“Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.” – The Wonder Years […]
May 15, 2013
“This is How We Die”: A Morning with a Hospice Nurse

“This is How We Die”: A Morning with a Hospice Nurse

On Tuesday morning all I knew was that I was setting up an O’Connor table at the Heartland Hospice event that we were co-hosting. I got […]
May 9, 2013
When Mother’s Day is Hard: For Those Who Have Lost Their Mother or Child

When Mother’s Day is Hard: For Those Who Have Lost Their Mother or Child

Mother’s Day. Perhaps at one time, maybe just last year, this was a day full of flowers, hugs, laughter & good food. It’s astonishing what a […]
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 18, 2013
“You Killed Lilly!”: Losing a Childhood Pet

“You Killed Lilly!”: Losing a Childhood Pet

“You Killed Lilly!”: Losing a Childhood Pet It was the summer of 1979 about 5:30 in the afternoon, that warm time of day when all the […]
April 10, 2013
A Conversation with Your Neighborhood Mortician

A Conversation with Your Neighborhood Mortician

Talking to Your Neighborhood Mortician How many people actually know a mortician?  Not many.  How many people feel comfortable asking questions about death & how we […]
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 […]
March 14, 2013
How to Grieve on Facebook: Wearing Black in A Virtual World

How to Grieve on Facebook: Wearing Black in A Virtual World

The internet has changed our lives so much. From the way we interact, to the way we learn, and even the way we shop. You can […]