Orange County

March 11, 2014
When Two Roads Converge: A Celebrant’s Process

When Two Roads Converge: A Celebrant’s Process

I’ve often thought it’s unfortunate that people only think about death when they think of a mortuary or cemetery.  Why not think about life…a place where […]
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 […]
October 29, 2012
Halloween Past & Present: From the 70’s to Today

Halloween Past & Present: From the 70’s to Today

Halloween Past & Present- by Carrie Bayer It’s the time of year where the ghosts & goblins come out. Pumpkins, black cats, styrofoam tomb stones & […]
September 5, 2012

Help! How Do YOU Answer the Call?

Help!  How Do YOU Answer the Call? Help.  We all need it at times for a million different reasons.  It can be as simple as someone […]
June 29, 2012
Journey Mercies . . . Leaving Home

Journey Mercies . . . Leaving Home

Journey Mercies . . . Leaving Home The thought of leaving home wasn’t something I wanted to think about, nor was it something I figured I […]
June 15, 2012
Sweet Sanctuary – Where is Yours?

Sweet Sanctuary – Where is Yours?

Sweet Sanctuary – Where is Yours? The definition of sanctuary in the words of my dear friend Marianne Piotrowski is “A place of refuge, a place […]
May 12, 2012
Megan Wood

Serving Others with our Time, Talents, and Treasures

Talents, Time, and Treasures The Three Wise Men of Service   Long ago in 2004, our firm’s CEO, Neil O’Connor, approached me about becoming a part […]
January 1, 2012

O’Connor Mortuary Heart and Soul Award Winner

Happy New Year! We are proud to announce our Heart and Soul Award Winner for December 2011, Megan Wood of San Clemente. A blackjack tournament is scheduled […]