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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

Technology Enhances Funeral Care

At our funeral home we want to do everything we can to enhance your experience through many avenues. For years, for those who request it, we have supplied a memory book where friends and family can...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In Technology Enhances Funeral Care
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

Therapy Dogs Can Help with Grief

Wikipedia describes a therapy dog as “a dog that might be trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes schools, hospices, disaster area...
By Andrea Ruggieri
In Bartolomeo & Perotto Blog Posts
Wednesday, October 12, 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
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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...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Norm Gerhard, Funeral Assistant & Scoutmaster

Norm!  In true Cheers fashion we exuberantly call his name as Norm Gerhard strolls in the funeral home door. Yes, we do have our fun at the funeral home where appropriate! Norm is one of our ...

John Harnischfeger, Funeral Assistant, Driver & Powerlifter

The stories behind the people that come to work at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home are quite intriguing. Really! There are some fascinating stories. Who knew we would have a State and Nationa...

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 ...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Debbie Valle, Funeral Assistant, Flower Runner & Grandmother

We are blessed by the extended team we have working here at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home. Our outer ring staff are an invaluable mainstay and frankly many of them may be just as recognizab...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Bob Scarciotta, Funeral Assistant & Driver

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home employs many different people for many different jobs that are not only vital to the success of our business, but more so for serving our families to the best ...