Walker Brothers Blog Posts

Grief that Transcends Words... Death of a Child

The loss of a child is an unimaginable, incomparable grief. It rarely follows the “rules” of grieving, tears apart families, and doesn’t end. When a child dies, the future itself is lost. Everythi...
By Carla Tanguay
In Death of a Child
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Death of a Statesman—Honoring Our Esteemed Leaders in Death

The “state funeral” is held in just about every country of the world to publicly honor deceased leaders or others of national significance, and has been an important historical convention ever sinc...
By Milton Moyes
In Unexpected Grief...Death of a Pet
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

An Unexpected Grief...Death of a Pet

I never expected the death of my dog Nugget to have such a profound effect on me. I remember every detail of that week, from how the vet’s voice cracked when he told us the cancer was inoperable, t...
By Carla Tanguay
In Unexpected Grief...Death of a Pet
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Meghan Schmitt, Funeral Director, My Journey Into Funeral Care

I will never forget the day I was in preschool at nap time and I thought to myself, “life is going to pass me by...” Funny to think about, but even then, the thought crossed through my little mind,...
By Meghan Schmitt
In Staff Spotllight: Meghan Schmitt, Funeral Director, My Journey Into Funeral Care
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Bartolomeo & Perotto Examines Growing Popularity of Pre-Planning and Pre-Funding of Funeral Services

At the tender age of just 22 years old, celebrity singer Justin Bieber is already planning his own funeral. As recently reported by numerous celebrity commentators, friends and family members of th...
By Milton Moyes
In Support Groups
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Staff Spotlight, Paul Perotto, Business Manager “The Behind the Scenes Perotto”

If you haven’t met Paul yet, it’s likely because he is the guy hidden away in an out-of-the-way office managing the finances and human resources of the funeral home. Cousin to Mike and Dave Pe...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In Staff Spotlight, Paul Perotto, Business Manager “The Behind the Scenes Perotto”
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Support Groups

Not everyone considers support groups as a means for laying the groundwork for healing. Some may resist this idea altogether. Though the idea of participating in a support group may seem “not their...
By Carla Tanguay
In Support Groups
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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Dealing with Grief & Sharing of Stories

It is within the first year following the death of a loved one (sometimes longer) that we are often stuck on the last images of them. Whether it be the vision as they passed on or at the funeral se...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Curtis Birthwright -Teacher, Coach, Funeral Assistant/Driver, with a Side of Greeter

And a big side of smiles… Curtis hands them out in healthy portions at a time when you may need some warmth. He takes his job as Greeter with great pride. Curtis admits, “I have been told that my s...

Rejuvenation

Spring is a gratifying time of year. It promises the beginning of warmer weather, new life and rejuvenation. With refreshed energy and a sense of possibility, Spring offers hope for restoration in ...

The Art of Balance with Grief

“The need of mourning requires us to embrace the pain of our loss—is something we naturally don’t want to do.  It is easier to avoid, repress, or deny the pain of grief than it is to confront ...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Carina DiFrancesco, Funeral Director with a Twist

Funeral Director: spunky, colorful, vibrant…  funny? Is this possible? Yes! Carina DiFrancesco carries a sense of humor that will send you rolling off your chair with laughter!  She joine...

A Child's Grief

Grief is complicated, messy, confusing, and painful. It is hard enough for us to understand grief within ourselves. It is often even more difficult to know how to support children through their gri...

Dave Perotto, Horticulturalist & Funeral Director

Funeral Director and Vice President of Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., Dave Perotto, “The younger, better looking brother…” I recall this quippy one-liner on the day I met Dave with hi...