But the dog also works there — one of an increasing number of dogs being offered by American funeral homes to comfort mourners. It didn't take long for Del Duca to be won over.

But the dog also works there – one of an increasing number of dogs being offered by American funeral homes to comfort mourners.

But the dog also works there — one of an increasing number of dogs being offered by American funeral homes to comfort mourners. It didn’t take long for Del Duca to be won over.

But the dog also works there — one of an increasing number of dogs being offered by American funeral homes to comfort mourners. It didn't take long for Del Duca to be won over.

As a funeral therapy dog, the pup will learn how to be gentle and comforting for a heartbroken family.

Charlie attended the funeral home’s annual Christmas party dressed as Santa and immediately bonded with a woman who had lost her husband and dog in the same year.