S1E12 - The Griefy Side of the Funeral Business, with Anthony O’Donnell

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Growing Up Grieving Podcast

Cait Medugno

24 episodes

2 days ago

Growing Up Grieving — a place where grief is complicated, humor is necessary, and speaking your griefy truth is always encouraged. Cousins Cait Medugno and Alyssa Shepard team up as cohosts to dive even deeper into the messy, emotional, and sometimes absurd realities of grief. With each episode, they explore how loss impacts relationships, identity, and everyday life—bringing in guests with powerful stories for unfiltered perspectives.

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S1E12 - The Griefy Side of the Funeral Business, with Anthony O’Donnell

Growing Up Grieving Podcast

53 minutes 41 seconds

10 months ago

S1E12 - The Griefy Side of the Funeral Business, with Anthony O’Donnell

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Anthony O’Donnell, the lead director and fourth-generation owner of O’Donnell Cremations Funerals & Celebrations in Massachusetts.

Drawing from decades of experience guiding families through some of their most challenging moments, Anthony offers a deeply personal perspective on grief.

He reflects on how this has shaped his approach to running his family business, especially after the loss of his father and mentor in 2019.

We explore the evolving role of funeral professionals, including how they are often the first to acknowledge a family’s grief, and emphasize the importance of honoring what feels right when planning a funeral or celebration of life.

Together, we challenge the stigma surrounding grief and loss, highlighting how embracing uncomfortable conversations can foster healing, maturity, and growth.

By creating a space for open dialogue, we can work toward making grief a less isolating and more supportive experience for all.

Tune in and join the conversation—we’d love to hear your thoughts!

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