Keohane Funeral Home

How to Choose a Photo for a Funeral or Memorial Service

How blessed we are to have photos of our loved ones. As we scroll through pictures on our phones, computers, cameras, and scrapbooks, precious memories come to mind. And choosing one, or a few, photos from our collections for a funeral or memorial service can be a bit overwhelming.

Plant.Grow.Share. An Opportunity to Share Your Fresh Produce

The 2023 Plant.Grow.Share. program has been working diligently to provide fresh food for local food pantries in the South Shore area, With our spring workshops and donation of vegetable seedlings, we are proud to make it possible for ocal home gardeners and others to assist citizens in need. We hope you have had success with your free seedlings and have enough produce to share! This impactful program is a friendly collaboration between Keohane Funeral Homes, the Weymouth Food Pantry, Interfaith Social Services in Quincy, and you!

The Value of Journaling While Grieving

Following the death of a loved one, dealing with grief and loneliness can be a confusing process. We ache for you as you journey through grief and would like to suggest journaling as one safe place to process what you are going through.

5 Benefits of Volunteering

All of us have benefitted from the kindness of others. And, many have been encouraged to contribute to their community and found that they have received so many blessings in return!
We would like to share with you five benefits of volunteering. These benefits, to you and others, can be experienced in a wide variety of settings! Maybe you like being out among people delivering meals, helping as a checker at a ministry thrift store, or leading an active food pantry. Or, if behind-the-scenes is more your style, you may be able to volunteer by doing office work or prepping tags and signs for the 5K fund raiser. Whatever your personal style, there is something for you!

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Dads of every age deserve to be told how much they are loved and appreciated. And Father’s Day is a great time to celebrate Dads! We would like to provide some gift ideas that we think Dads would truly appreciate. And our primary focus is going to be on experiences more than things, because time together is the best gift.

How to Retire a Flag

There is hardly a sight so breathtaking to an American as our flag. The symbolism is rich with honor and dignity, and the flag represents the freedom purchased with the blood of patriotic Americans and the untold sacrifices of their families. Over time, the flags we proudly wave begin to show wear, faded and shredded by wind and weather. You may wonder what to do with your old flag when you replace it with a crisp, new flag.

What Does Memorializing a Facebook Page Mean?

You may wonder what will happen to your social media account when you pass away. Or, perhaps you are checking for a loved one who wants to take care of their Facebook account before death. This situation can be taken care of in a professional way that honors the one who passes away. Let’s look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of memorializing a Facebook account, as well as the process of taking care of social media accounts.

What Does a Funeral Director Do?

One of the most mysterious jobs in our communities may be that of a funeral director. You may wonder, “What exactly does a funeral director do?” Every funeral director’s responsibilities center around helping families honor their loved ones when they pass from this life. However, each funeral director’s services list is unique and individual. In this blog we would like to share some of the common services performed by funeral directors.

Free Plant. Grow. Share. Gardening Workshops

We are thrilled to announce our 2023 free Plant.Grow.Share. Gardening Workshops. Since 2010, Plant.Grow.Share has positively impacted individuals, and our community, with the joys and benefits of gardening.

“With about 18 percent of Massachusetts residents considered food insecure, we are proud to be able to continue this community tradition,” said John Keohane, Co-President of Keohane Funeral Home. “Plant.Grow.Share. is for everyone—from backyard gardeners wanting to increase yields to grocery store shoppers willing to share with the local food pantry. We appreciate everyone’s participation.”

Veterans Who Struggle with PTSD

Most of us have no idea what soldiers go through when fighting to protect our freedoms. It’s easy to watch the tear-jerking reuniting videos and believe that everything is going to be rosy, now that the soldier is back at home. However, what we do not recognize is that active duty changes a soldier and that family will have to work hard to find a new normal. This blog will address the common and tragic impact of active duty called PTSD.