10/04/2025
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Research shows that therapy dogs at funerals aren’t just comforting, they can physiologically help families through grief. Studies on human–animal interaction reveal that simply petting a calm dog lowers blood pressure, decreases cortisol (the stress hormone), and releases oxytocin, the same hormone that builds trust and connection.
At a funeral, emotions run high. Having a therapy dog present offers a grounding point. People who might not feel comfortable talking about their grief often find it easier to let down their guard with a dog beside them. Children process loss more openly, and adults describe the presence of a dog as a reminder that life still holds gentleness even in the hardest moments.
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