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Beloved Therapy Dog at White Plains Funeral Home Passes Away

Published: March 21, 2021
by Ballard-Blog

MARCH 21, 2021 – Featured on TheExaminerNews.com

“Lulu, a therapy and comfort dog for the families of Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services, unexpectedly passed away on Mar. 10.

In 2015, Lulu the golden doodle, became Westchester's first therapy dog to serve families in a funeral home. Like those used in hospitals and nursing homes, Lulu acted as a source of comfort and love in times of emotional distress.

Families who requested her presence could soothe their grief by stroking her soft fur or merely enjoying her supportive companionship.”

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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.