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This Funeral Home Therapy Dog is Helping Grieving Families Heal, One Smile at a Time

Published: July 7, 2016
by Ballard-Blog

JULY 7, 2016 – Featured on Countryliving.com

“Everyone deals with grief differently, and for many it’s all about the healing process. At Ballard Durand Funeral & Cremation Services, in White Plains, NY, they understand the importance of honoring lost loved ones, and in order to help grieving families heal, they’ve brought in a special helper.

Lulu, an adorable two-year-old Goldendoodle, has been the funeral home’s certified therapy dog since May 2015.

Dogs like Lulu offer a certain healing power; called a “Comfort Companion,” she provides affection and support to those in need.

“Humans need to touch,” funeral home president Matthew Fiorillo told TODAY. “Even just petting her can be a subtle distraction from the tremendous amount of grief people are going through.”‘

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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.
 
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