Walker Brothers Blog Posts

Coping with the Holidays

Grief and the Holiday Season The arrival of the holiday season means different things to different people: traditions, shopping, hustle and bustle, celebrations, and faith. To almost everyone, hol...
By Carla Tanguay
In Coping with the Holidays
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Walker Brothers Funeral Home Receives National Recognition

The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) encourages funeral care professionals to aspire to their highest potential in serving their families. The NFDA has committed to recognizing funeral...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In Pursuit of Excellence Award
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Revelations of a Funeral Home Employee

I was struggling to find a job after a layoff. After many months of job searching, of all places I received a call to interview at a funeral home! First thoughts… “I’ll get back to you!” “Do I want...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In Revelations of a Funeral Home Employee
Friday, October 28, 2016

Why Have a Funeral?

Why Have a Funeral? We are often asked the question, “why should my family have a funeral?” Many times this is followed up with a statement like, “it will be easier to do nothing.” American death ...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In Bartolomeo & Perotto Blog Posts
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Selected Independent Funeral Home's annual convention

Joining Colleagues at the Annual Meeting of Selected Independent Funeral Homes By David Perotto I was among the many funeral service professionals participating in the 99th annual meeting of Sele...
By Dave Perotto
In Walker Brothers Blog Posts
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

How to create an obituary

For Monroe County residents, most will place a death notice in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Our funeral directors assist in the creation of the paid obituary in the Rochester newspaper, th...
By Dave Perotto
In Walker Brothers Blog Posts
Thursday, September 8, 2016
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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...