O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Trusted Cremation Provider

O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Trusted Cremation Provider Locally and family owned funeral home in Ellsworth, River Falls and Prescott, WI.

O'Connell Family Funeral Homes and Trusted Cremation Provider is just that... a family owned funeral home, and a trusted cremation provider. We serve families in need from the communities of River Falls, Ellsworth, and Prescott, and throughout all of greater Pierce County.

Pass along to someone you love.
11/22/2025

Pass along to someone you love.

Grief isn’t a test you pass...it’s a process you move through.And healing doesn’t mean pretending you’re fine.It means a...
11/20/2025

Grief isn’t a test you pass...it’s a process you move through.

And healing doesn’t mean pretending you’re fine.

It means allowing the hard days, celebrating the small ones, and knowing you don’t have to do it alone.

You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to cry. You’re allowed to still smile at something beautiful.

That’s what healing really looks like.

Kids hear everything, especially during moments of grief.Even the smallest phrases can shape how they understand loss an...
11/19/2025

Kids hear everything, especially during moments of grief.

Even the smallest phrases can shape how they understand loss and healing.

Here are a few common things we say with good intentions, but that can actually cause confusion or fear:

“Don’t cry, be strong.” → It teaches them to hide feelings.

“Grandpa’s just sleeping.” → It can make bedtime scary.

“We don’t talk about sad things.” → It silences healing.

“They wouldn’t want you to be sad.” → It adds guilt to grief.

“You’ll understand when you’re older.” → It leaves them lost now.

Grieving kids don’t need perfect words...they just need safe space to ask, feel, and be heard.

When you talk about your loved one, try describing the details, as if you’re painting a picture.It’s called the descript...
11/18/2025

When you talk about your loved one, try describing the details, as if you’re painting a picture.

It’s called the description technique, and it helps your mind reconnect to memory, turning loss into presence.

“The way she hummed while cooking.”
“The smell of his old leather jacket.”
“The sound of their laugh in the kitchen.”

Why?
Because the more we describe, the less we forget.

Healing looks different for every family, but the ones who grow stronger together often share these quiet habits:They ta...
11/14/2025

Healing looks different for every family, but the ones who grow stronger together often share these quiet habits:

They talk about the person who’s gone, not avoid the name.

They make space for both tears and laughter.

They share memories often → at dinner, on walks, at holidays.

They let each person grieve differently without judgment.

They stay connected to something bigger → faith, purpose, or community.

Grief can’t be rushed, but it can be shared → and that’s what keeps families close.

https://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com/plan-ahead/grief-groups

Some things hit hard this time of year.
11/10/2025

Some things hit hard this time of year.

Grief doesn’t always look like tears. It can show up as forgetfulness, unusual irritability, exhaustion, or even physica...
11/05/2025

Grief doesn’t always look like tears. It can show up as forgetfulness, unusual irritability, exhaustion, or even physical aches. These signs often go unnoticed—but they’re just as real as sadness.

If you see these in yourself or someone else, know it’s all part of the process, and support can help.

https://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com/plan-ahead/grief-groups

11/04/2025

Every flower carries a message.
Lilies for peace, roses for love, carnations for remembrance, chrysanthemums for honor. When words fall short, flowers speak for us.

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Ellsworth, WI
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