Here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch, we count it a deep privilege to honor the sacrifices made by military men and women around the country. Our staff cannot overstate the importance of paying tribute to these heroes, who give so much of themselves to protect the ideals of freedom, justice, and equality. During times of crisis, …
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There’s something about the spring—maybe it’s the rising temperatures or the new growth in your garden, but you can tell hope and love are definitely in the air. Chances are pretty good that you know someone who recently became engaged. Perhaps you can think of a bride feverishly searching now for the perfect venue for …
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People can be a little unsettled by a discussion about death, but it’s so important that end-of-life discussions happen within all Midland, Big Spring and Stanton families, as well as between a family or individual and a trusted funeral home. From our experience at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, making prearrangements can be …
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Did you know the average person makes a mind-boggling 35,000 decisions every single day? All of us in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton face constant choices over what to eat, what to wear, how to spend money – even quick judgements like which socks to wear in the morning. Of course, some decisions are much …
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If someone you love has just died, your head is probably spinning. Your life will never be the same, but there are some very practical things you need to handle. Here are the top five things the team at  Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory recommends you do after losing someone close to you. …
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Funerals have a unique way of bringing people together – some of whom may not have seen one another in years. A meaningful service honors the life that was lived and provides a moment for friends and family to reflect and remember. But as our Nalley-Pickle & Welch team has observed time and time again, …
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There is an old German proverb that says, “The death of a friend is equivalent to the loss of a limb.” If that’s true, how much more so is the pain after you lose a spouse or partner? The pain is so intense, there is a confirmed phenomenon called the “widowhood effect,” although it applies …
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Did you know that 50 years ago, only 4% of Americans chose cremation? Currently, that number hovers right around 50% and is increasing rapidly every year. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory has been serving our neighbors in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton since 1937, and over the years, our staff has seen more …
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Is it strange to plan your own funeral? We don’t think so. While no one likes to dwell on the idea of their own death, there are a number of advantages for the families we serve in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton to begin preplanning a funeral with Nalley-Pickle & Welch. Some say it’s the …
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One of the things many people face when grieving the loss of a loved one is the fear of forgetting him or her and what they meant to you. At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, our team is committed to helping our neighbors Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton honor a friend or family member in …
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