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Every loved one deserves a memorable farewell. At Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home in Stamford, Connecticut, we design customized services that tell a story. Whether you choose a traditional religious ceremony, an upbeat celebration of life or a cremation memorial, you can count on us to guide you every step of the way with a level of care and experience you are unlikely to find anywhere else.

Personalized Funerals

Our interfaith chapel welcomes celebrants of every cultural background with New England hospitality. Our expert team is well-educated in the customs and rituals important to families of Protestant, Jewish, Catholic, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu faiths, as well as those of Asian cultures. Our professionals are mindful of every need, faithful in observance of every wish and watchful of every detail.

No matter your background, we focus on your special loved one. Paint us a picture of a personality, passions and pursuits, and we will create a fitting tribute to be remembered by all who attend. With your ideas and our planning expertise, we can fulfill almost any final wish. Whether it’s a gridiron theme for the biggest football fan or beach lover’s tribute decorated with sand and seashells, the Leo P. Gallagher & Son team will help you honor your loved one’s life.

Serving the Jewish Community

Leo P. Gallagher & Son has for decades provided the area’s Jewish families with specialized care. We offer reassuring guidance for those entrusted with making final arrangements and are an invaluable resource to those unfamiliar with Jewish burial customs.

In keeping with Jewish tradition, we are able to accommodate immediate burial needs and are well-versed in the customs that express the sanctity of a Jewish funeral. The funeral home has a mikvah for immersion during taharah (purification). It was built under the close supervision and blessing of valued Jewish leaders in our community.

In addition, arrangements for a shemira (watching) can be made at a family’s request, and cotton or hand-sewn linen tachrichim (burial garments) are available. A large selection of oron (caskets) are guaranteed free of metal and have been manufactured in a facility that does not operate on the Sabbath. We also provide families with kriah ribbons, yahrzeit calendars and shiva candles.

For those unaffiliated with a synagogue, our funeral directors work closely with orthodox, conservative and reform rabbis who conduct dignified chapel and graveside services that console the family and honor the deceased.

Call on us day or night

Leo P. Gallagher & Son is here for you. Please reach out if we may assist you with funeral arrangements in Stamford or to schedule a guided tour of our facility.

History

Community leader Leo P. Gallagher Sr. established Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home in Stamford, in 1928. In 1953, Leo Jr. joined his father to continue the family tradition of compassionate funeral service. The firm was located on Suburban Avenue for 52 years until fire forced a relocation to a custom-built facility on Summer Street. Our main entrance arch features a beautiful stained-glass window—the only salvageable piece from the original location.

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home has been a vital part of the community. For nearly 100 years we have served families from all walks of life with unflagging dedication. Every year since 2016, the National Funeral Directors Association has honored the funeral home and recognized our outstanding service with its Pursuit of Excellence Award. This distinction is bestowed on less than 1 percent of all funeral homes nationally, and it is a reflection of our founder’s legacy.

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Amenities

Location

Multiple chapels
Large-capacity chapel (up to 250)
Monument and inscription services

Cremation

Cremation remembrance jewelry
Option for home delivery of ashes
Option for mail delivery of ashes
Sent through postal mail service, signature required.
Scattering assistance

Service

Arrangements by phone or email
Complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without needing a funeral home visit
Catered events
Funeral service video production
Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos.
Black car service
Police escort available

Religious & Cultural

Multicultural funerals
Shomer/watcher available
Tahara room
Ritual washing

Other

100% service guarantee
Livestreaming of services

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Filing for death certificates
Securing burial permits
Helping with insurance claims
Giving guidance on Social Security survivors benefits

Every detail remembered

100% SERVICE GUARANTEE
If for some reason you’re dissatisfied with any aspect of your service, we’ll refund that portion of the service.
LIFETIME FLEXIBILITY
If you want to make changes to a prepaid plan, we are always available to discuss your options.
RELOCATION PROTECTION
Our prepaid plans are transferable to any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America.