Books often don’t end after the final words of the last chapter. At times, what you think is the conclusion to the story is actually followed by a single page, bare except for the words, “The End,” and followed by an epilogue. These final pages are a brief, but impactful, continuation of the tale where …
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The first few weeks of a new year can be stressful, especially if you’re already seeing your New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside. If you have made resolutions this year, hopefully you’re still going strong! If not, maybe you should think of reframing your goal. Instead of simply resolving to do less of something—eat …
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It’s quite usual – and normal – for people who have suffered a loss to go into a kind of isolation. It’s common to feel tremendous sorrow and dislocation even long after the funeral service is over. The normal routines of life have been cruelly interrupted. At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, we …
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The holiday season is well under way here in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton – and with it all the festivities and traditions you look forward to every year. But if you have experienced the loss of a loved one, the holidays can also bring back difficult or painful memories of your cherished friend or …
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Planning a funeral involves many personal decisions concerning how you or your loved one wish to be laid to rest. We often hear questions from the Midland and Big Spring families we serve about the major differences between the funeral options we offer and what will fit best for their wishes, traditions, preferences, and budget. …
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We don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch. It’s the time of year when temperatures start to dip a bit, and families begin to gather from all over the country to Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton to visit with loved ones during the holidays. It’s …
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As we consider the young men and women who have fought for our freedom throughout the years, whether overseas and protecting our borders at home, the words “You’re a grand ole’ flag, you’re a high-flying flag” take on special meaning. As Americans – and as people from Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton, Texas – we …
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A very wise man – an economist who lived in England during the 18th century by the name of John Bowring – once said, “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” This is a sentiment we understand very well here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch. Family is at the heart of everything we do – …
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For many families, the need to plan a funeral comes unexpectedly. Complex arrangement decisions must be made during a most difficult time, and the cost of funeral services plays a large role in this planning process. Not surprisingly, most people are under the impression that funeral services cost more than they really do. Due to …
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Believe it or not, we have heard from some Midland and Big Spring families who believe they can, and should, plan a memorial service for their loved one themselves. Whether it’s because they believe it will save them money, or because they want to have the ultimate say in how the arrangements unfold, we have …
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