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  • 5 Ways to Tell a Story Through a Funeral Reception
    Posted: 10/10/2019

    Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time. Stories define us, connect us, and help us heal. That’s why our caring team at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory finds it so important to help families in the Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton areas tell stories about their loved ones in ways that …
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  • Our Family Serving Yours
    Posted: 09/19/2019

    Family-owned businesses, such as Nalley-Pickle & Welch build their reputation by delivering on their promises. For the Nalley-Pickle & Welch family, this means surpassing expectations as we serve our neighbors in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton. Our family has owned and operated Nalley-Pickle & Welch for more than 80 years. We realize our neighbors throughout the Midland area trust …
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  • I’m Not Sure Cremation is Right for Me. How Do I Decide?
    Posted: 09/09/2019

    In many Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton areas, family traditions are passed down from generation to generation. This is particularly the case when it comes to rites of passage. Think about how your family celebrates holidays, birthdays, graduations, and weddings. Chances are, there are certain foods you make, certain types of gifts you give, and …
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  • Funeral Etiquette: What to Do and What Not to Do
    Posted: 08/20/2019

    Learning the ropes of how to behave appropriately at a funeral service can be tricky and possibly even awkward. As you navigate this process, remember that the family of the deceased person comes first. This is their time to show how important their loved one is to them and to express their love and appreciation …
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  • How to Talk to Your Parents About Preplanning
    Posted: 08/13/2019

    At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, we’ve noticed in recent years that more and more people in the Big Spring, Midland, and Stanton areas are planning their own funeral. And some choose to do it rather early in life – many as soon as they retire. These people realize that not only are …
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  • Four of the Most Popular Personalization Options
    Posted: 07/25/2019

    At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory, one of the questions we are often asked is, “How can I make the service for my loved one feel more personal?” This is a question our experienced team welcomes from the Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton families we serve, knowing how much a meaningful service can …
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  • 5 Tips for Helping Grieving Teens
    Posted: 07/11/2019

    Grief is overwhelming at any age, but the death of a loved one can be especially tough for teenagers, who are already dealing with the ups and downs of adolescence. Our staff at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory has a lot of experience planning funeral arrangements with families, and we realize trying to …
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  • The Difference Family Ownership Makes
    Posted: 06/20/2019

    When the time comes that someone you love dies, you want to be certain the funeral home you choose cares enough about you to do all it takes to understand what is important to your family. Some funeral service providers here in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton, and surrounding Midland, Howard and Martin County communities …
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  • Your Questions about Cremation…Answered
    Posted: 06/13/2019

    For families in Stanton, Big Spring, and Midland, the choice of whether to have a traditional burial or cremation can be very personal. You have to take into consideration preferences, religious and cultural beliefs, and budget. At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory, we believe, ultimately, you have decide what makes sense for you …
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  • 4 Tips When It’s Time To Care for an Aging Parent
    Posted: 05/23/2019

    There is good news to share on the current health of our country: Americans — specifically Midland, Big Spring, Stanton, and West Texas-area residents — are living longer than ever before. With that news comes a caveat, in that longer life spans confront us with new, and often daunting, challenges…especially when it comes to caring …
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