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5 Reasons to Preplan Your FuneralPosted: 02/09/2017
If there is one thing that is true of the people of Big Spring and Midland, Texas, it’s that family comes first. We see it all the time in our work at Nalley-Pickle & Welch. When times are tough, moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, cousins, and beyond band together and do what it takes to get …
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Surviving the Winter BluesPosted: 01/19/2017
Even living in the beautiful state of Texas, the winter months can get a little hard and maybe even depressing, as the days get shorter and the temperature dips. This can be even more true if you’ve recently lost a loved one. But it is important to try and keep your spirits up, and there …
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Why an Onsite Crematory is ImportantPosted: 01/05/2017
About 40% of Texans now choose cremation over traditional burial. But even as more and more of our families are finding this is the best choice for them and their loved ones, some people still have questions and concerns. Especially with some of the scandals they have seen in the news in recent years. At …
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Managing Grief During the HolidaysPosted: 12/22/2016
The holidays are supposed to be a time of great joy. In the midst of the hustle and bustle and the cheerful carols, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that this time of year can be intensely painful for those who have experienced the loss of someone they loved. gri Watching other …
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Does It Matter If I Attend the Funeral?Posted: 12/08/2016
Today, like never before, family and friends are spread out all over the country. School, jobs, or just personal preferences can cause us to move hundreds or thousands of miles away from each other. Combine distance with work/family responsibilities and financial or health issues, and getting together for a funeral can prove to be very …
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Three Reasons to Pick a Funeral Home That’s Locally and Family OwnedPosted: 11/29/2016
For 80 years, Nalley-Pickle & Welch has been owned and operated by the same family. In fact, our current owner, Kasi Welch Baker, is the granddaughter of our founders, Ernest and Mary Lynn Welch, and the daughter of Tommy and Teresa Welch. Three generations of the Welch family have been here to serve our community. …
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A Tribute to VeteransPosted: 11/11/2016
Today is the day we set aside to honor American veterans – those valiant soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen of the U.S. Armed Forces – who all share a dedication to the defense of freedom. For generations, veterans have honored us with this sacrifice, and so all of us here at Nalley-Pickle & …
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Why Receptions Are So ImportantPosted: 10/31/2016
Anyone who has been to a wedding reception, a sweet 16 soirée, baby shower, or an anniversary celebration knows those gatherings are far more than mere parties. We have a tendency to mark important events by getting together with the people we love and know best, sharing food and drink, connecting with each other, and …
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Your Wishes Vs. Your Family’s WishesPosted: 10/20/2016
One of the primary benefits to planning your own funeral is having the ability to make your wishes known. Your family, no doubt, wants to honor you by fulfilling your final wishes, and preplanning allows you to communicate those desires to them clearly. If for any reason, there could be a disagreement in the family …
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Why Select a Funeral Home In Advance of NeedPosted: 12/21/2015
Supposedly the national economy is doing very well, although it doesn’t seem that way to some of us, which raises the question of funeral costs. How can a family arrange the services they really want while keeping costs within their budget? For many families, funeral pre-planning is the answer. The best way to control funeral …
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