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O'Connell Family Funeral Home Family owned and operated funeral home and Crematory Croix County and the surrounding area.

The O'Connell Family Funeral Home is the preferred provider of funeral and cremation services in Hudson and Baldwin, as well as throughout all of greater St.

You don't have to figure out grief alone. The Grief Journey is a five week support group led by licensed grief therapist...
10/13/2026

You don't have to figure out grief alone.

The Grief Journey is a five week support group led by licensed grief therapist Jill Ann Anderson, offered at no cost in partnership with Oā€™Connell Family Funeral Homes.

It's not a pep talk or a timeline. It's a room where you don't have to make your grief smaller for anyone else's comfort.

Starting Tuesday, October 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Black Sheep Therapy in Hudson, WI. Open to anyone carrying an empty place at their table.

Please pre-register at BlackSheep-Therapy.com/Services/Grief-Support

10/13/2026

I thought I could pack grief away and shut the door on it.

Turns out it just climbs back on top and rides along anyway.

Some days it is loud. Some days it just waits. Either way, you do not have to face it alone.

Planning ahead is one of the most caring things you can do for the people you love.Join us for a free preplanning semina...
10/09/2026

Planning ahead is one of the most caring things you can do for the people you love.

Join us for a free preplanning seminar and learn what to expect, what questions to ask, and how a little planning now can ease so much worry later.

Baldwin, WI: Tuesday, October 20 at 10am or 2pm
O'Connell Funeral Home - 1010 Newton St., Baldwin, WI 54002

Hudson, WI: Wednesday, October 21 at 10am, 3pm, or 6pm
O'Connell Funeral Home - 520 11th Street South, Hudson, WI 54016

Seating is limited and these fill up fast, so please RSVP by October 16 by calling 715-386-3725.

10/08/2026

Not the answer most people expect.

As cells break down after death, they release gas, and that gas is what causes a body to rise to the surface in water. It sounds unsettling, but it's simple biology, not mystery.

Understanding these moments can make them feel a little less frightening and a little more human.

Want the full story? Comment "PODCAST" for a link to listen, sent straight to your inbox or DM.

Every urn on this shelf holds a different story.A deer. A veteran's flag, honored in wood and glass. A burst of color.Ea...
10/06/2026

Every urn on this shelf holds a different story.

A deer. A veteran's flag, honored in wood and glass. A burst of color.

Each one was chosen because it felt right for that person, for that life.

We believe the objects that hold someone's memory should reflect who they actually were. Not just something that fits. Something that fits them.

That is why we carry pieces like these. So families have real options, ones that feel personal, not generic.

What object or detail best represents someone you love? šŸ¤

10/06/2026

Here's something many folks don't know about our state.

Wisconsin law says drivers must yield to a funeral procession heading to the cemetery. It keeps families safe on a hard day.

Next time you see one, give it room. That small pause means a lot.

Some people cry. Some don't. Some return to work quickly. Others struggle just to get through the morning.There isn't on...
10/06/2026

Some people cry. Some don't. Some return to work quickly. Others struggle just to get through the morning.

There isn't one "right" way to grieve. In this month's Ask The Funeral Director, Mike explains why your grief doesn't have to match anyone else's timeline.

Comment "AFD" and we'll message you Mike's full article.

One of the most loving things you can do for your family is also one of the easiest to put off.Our preplanning guide wal...
10/06/2026

One of the most loving things you can do for your family is also one of the easiest to put off.

Our preplanning guide walks you through the questions worth asking now, before a crisis makes them harder. It covers everything from service options to general pricing, all in plain language with no pressure attached.

Knowing your wishes in advance is not morbid. It is a gift.

Guides are available at any of our locations, or reach out and we will get one to you.

Have you ever had a conversation with your family about what you would want?

10/03/2026

A call from the Baldwin, Wisconsin Police Department.

A house where someone had died. And an urn nobody could identify.

It wasn't from our family's care, but a small medallion inside told us exactly where it came from. From there it was simple: find the company, find the family, and bring the urn home to where it belonged.

Some parts of this work aren't about ceremonies or services. They're about making sure no one is ever truly lost, even years later.

That's a responsibility we carry with quiet pride.

Want the full story? Comment "PODCAST" for a link to listen - sent to your inbox or DM.

10/03/2026

Some things surprise even the people who do this work every day.

Surgical implants, metal rods, screws a foot long. Things that helped someone move through life sometimes stay with them until the very end. Because metal is foreign to the body, it's removed during cremation and sent to be recycled, never thrown away.

There's a quiet respect in that process, for the person and for what their body carried.

Want the full story? Comment "PODCAST" and we'll send a link straight to your inbox.

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520 11th Street S
Hudson, WI
54016

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(715) 386-3725

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