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Therapy dog that served families in White Plains funeral home dies unexpectedly

Published: March 23, 2021
by Ballard-Blog

MARCH 23, 2021 – Featured on News12 Westchester

“A place where families go to mourn their loved ones is now grieving a loss of their own.Ballard-Durand Funeral Home in White Plains is mourning the loss of their beloved therapy and comfort dog, Lulu.The 6-year-old goldendoodle died unexpectedly.Owner Matt Fiorello says Lulu will be deeply missed.“People are never comfortable coming to a funeral home, and their comfort is what we strive for. And so to see a disarming, walking teddy bear, kind dog, it never got old for me to see her do her thing,” says Matthew Fiorello, owner of Ballard-Durand Funeral Services.”View the news clip by clicking here

Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services has been serving the families of White Plains and surrounding communities for over 100 years. The funeral home offers both burial and cremation services at their locations in White Plains, Elmsford, and Beacon, New York. Ballard-Durand is committed to serving families with personal attention, competitive pricing, quality merchandise, and premier facilities. For more information, please visit our website ballarddurand.com.