The 4th of July means fireworks, food, and festivities across this great country, and here in West Texas, we have celebrations all our own. Nalley-Pickle & Welch has been a part of the community for three generations, and know firsthand that folks in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton love to celebrate their love for our …
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Here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch, we talk a lot about the importance of hospitality. Our team believes practicing heartfelt hospitality helps people feel seen, heard, and supported. It puts love into action, extending a warm welcome to friends and strangers alike. Hospitality says, “You belong; you are special and important.” Of course, we all know …
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Social media has enriched our lives in a lot of different ways. We’ve all heard the stories about the high school sweethearts who reconnected on Facebook and lived happily ever. And many of us who live here in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton have loved ones spread across the country with whom we are able …
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When our country is in peril, Americans – and especially those from Midland, Big Spring, Stanton, and other parts of West Texas – are quick to rally to her aid. When we’ve been attacked, our men and women fight with uncommon valor. During times of crisis, our patriotic emotions are there for all to see. …
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This time of year, with Mother’s Day advertisements popping up at every turn here in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton, it can be especially difficult for those who have lost their mothers. No matter how many years have passed since her death, the pain and grief often resurface. Many of us at Nalley-Pickle & Welch …
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It wasn’t long ago – 50 years or so – that only a small fraction of Americans chose to be cremated. But in recent decades, cremation has surged in popularity across the country and here in West Texas. As cremation becomes more commonplace, our professional staff at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home offers this reminder: …
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For many of the families we serve in Midland and Big Spring and the surrounding Texas communities, a memento of a loved one can be incredibly comforting in the days and months following a death. With many memorial items to choose from at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, you are sure to find …
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We can probably all remember the days when a “proper” funeral was very strictly defined, and no one really strayed from those ideas. But Americans are rethinking the funeral experience. More and more people in West Texas and around the country are preplanning their own personalized memorials well before their passing. Not only do people …
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One of the most important decisions you will make when it comes time to plan a funeral for someone you love, or for yourself when preplanning, is choosing a final resting place – or final disposition option. There are many preferences, cultural elements, and religious requirements that can go into such a decision, and the …
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The death of a loved one often leaves a family emotionally devastated, and the need to promptly plan a funeral adds to the stress. If arrangements haven’t been made beforehand, a quick internet search will reveal numerous options for funeral homes and cremation providers – some appearing less expensive than others. But these websites only …
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