Dooley Colonial Funeral Home

09/21/2025

✨ Come see us at Westfield FestiFall! ✨
We’re giving away Somerset Patriots and NJ Devils tickets 🏈🏒

📍 You can find us near Starbucks!

Plus, Bailey — our beloved therapy dog — is here today greeting everyone with tail wags and smiles 🐾💙

Stop by, say hello, and join in the fun!

08/28/2025

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the ARC of Union County for welcoming Ryan and Bailey to spend time with the teen and adult campers. It was a joy getting to meet everyone, and Bailey had an absolute blast! She is certainly enjoying her role as The Dooley Colonial Home Therapy Dog, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to connect with such a wonderful group

08/04/2025

🐾 A big thank you to The Arc of Union County for welcoming Bailey, our beloved therapy dog, and Ryan for a special visit with your amazing campers!

We had such a wonderful time connecting, sharing smiles, and bringing a little extra comfort and joy to the day. Your kindness and enthusiasm made the visit truly special.

We’re already looking forward to our next time together! 💙

06/05/2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that one of our very own funeral directors, Ryan Tombs, and his dog, Bailey have officially become a certified therapy dog team! 🐶💚

After months of training with K9 Kim in Roselle and certification through AIR Dogs (a program that focuses on visiting schools), Ryan and Bailey are now ready to offer comfort, support, and a warm presence to the families we serve.

Bailey will be available at the funeral home for any family who wishes to include a little extra comfort in their time of need. You’ll also be seeing them out and about at local street fairs, nursing homes, hospice centers, and hospitals—spreading love and bringing smiles wherever they go.

Please join us in congratulating Ryan and Bailey on this wonderful accomplishment.

01/29/2025

4 weeks down and 8 more weeks until our evaluation. Bailey is rocking her training and very excited learning her new job!

01/09/2025

One of our funeral directors, Ryan Tombs and his dog Bailey are starting on their journey in becoming a therapy dog team! She will be available as requested by the families we serve. Also, look for them at all the Spring, Summer and Fall local town events like Fannywood day, Garwood Rocks and Festifall!

A little bit about Bailey- She is a 6yr old Great Pyrenees/ Australian Shepherd mix that Ryan and his family rescued. Bailey was rescued from Georgia. She has been through multiple training classes with K9 Kim in Roselle Park and is currently enrolled in the Intro To Animal Assisted Therapy program. Bailey enjoys spending time with her brother, Rowan, car rides and exploring in the woods.

We look forward to adding Bailey to the Dooley Colonial Home team!

Dooley Colonial Funeral Home is family-owned and operated, serving the Westfield area families for over 100 years. Our dedicated staff members uphold our legacy of providing caring and compassionate service to the community.

09/30/2021

Share this to spread a little sunshine today! 🌞

09/28/2021

We often hear how grateful a family is when their loved one chose to plan ahead. The weight of tough decisions is taken off the shoulders of the family and they are allowed to grieve without added stress. This is why we view pre-planning as an act of love for families.

09/25/2021

What a unique idea! They took old forgotten jewelry from their family and created a beautiful art piece that can be hung in their family home and passed down. We love sharing these ideas on how to honor your loved one's life creatively.

09/23/2021

Giving loved ones a peaceful space to say goodbye is a special privilege. We do everything we can to ensure our facility always looks its best.

09/21/2021

What are ways you have shown support for a friend that is grieving? Consider sending a friendly text now. You never know what someone is going through, so always be humble and kind. Perhaps you are grieving the loss of a loved one; what has helped you through your day?