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6 Ways to Find Grief Support in NaturePosted: 08/14/2023Many times, after losing a loved one, those who are grieving find themselves dealing with their loss in solitude. They find it easier to stay indoors watching TV, scrolling through social media, and ignoring incoming texts and phone calls. During a difficult time, it requires less energy to stay home than to go out and …
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The Importance of Preplanning with a Chronic or Terminal IllnessPosted: 08/08/2023At Nalley-Pickle &Welch, we encourage every family who walks through our doors to preplan their funeral or cremation. We’ve helped families in Midland, Big Spring, or Stanton experience the benefits of making funeral arrangements ahead of time. Many of them feel peace of mind knowing all the important end-of-life decisions have already been made and that …
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5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Mental HealthPosted: 07/10/2023At Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home, we know it’s not always easy to prioritize your own self-care or mental health, especially if you are a parent or someone in a caretaking position. We support our neighbors in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton in managing their mental health, especially during difficult times like grieving a loved one. If …
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Why More People Are Choosing Cremation for Their Loved OnesPosted: 07/03/2023More Americans than ever are choosing cremation – and it’s estimated that the number will only continue to rise. Our staff members at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home receive a lot of questions from our neighbors in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton about why this is the case. There are many reasons families are choosing cremation …
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Our Top 8 Tips for Taking Food to Grieving Loved OnesPosted: 06/08/2023When someone you care about loses a loved one, the first instinct is often, “What can I do to help?” Here in West Texas, showing support often means food is on the way. Take it from our staff at Nalley-Pickle & Welch: Sympathy meals are a wonderful way to express care and meet a practical need. Throughout our many decades helping families …
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Nalley-Pickle Welch DifferencePosted: 06/02/2023Our people are behind everything we do here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch. When you walk through the doors of our Midland, Big Spring, or Stanton funeral homes, you’ll feel the difference. At each of our locations, we treat your family like our own. As a family-owned funeral home, we know how important it is to feel safe and supported by …
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How to Support Someone Who Has Lost a ChildPosted: 05/10/2023Experiencing the death of a child is something no parent should have to go through. The pain is unimaginable. At Nalley-Pickle & Welch, we often field questions about how to support loved ones after the death of a child. While there are no easy answers, here are some helpful tips our staff has put together. …
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Different Types of Funeral ServicesPosted: 05/05/2023At Nalley-Pickle & Welch, we believe everyone has a special story to tell and are proud to offer families in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton a variety of options when it comes to honoring their loved one. We understand that every family is unique and has specific preferences regarding how they’d like their loved one’s service to be …
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7 Unusual Funeral Terms You May Not KnowPosted: 04/13/2023People who aren’t involved in the funeral industry may not understand a lot of the terms that come up while they’re planning a funeral or memorial service. To help our neighbors in Midland, Howard, and Martin Counties navigate this unfamiliar territory, our team at Nalley-Pickle & Welch put together a list of 7 unusual funeral terms you may …
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Virtual Arrangement Checklist: What You Need to KnowPosted: 04/06/2023Even though so many parts of life have turned upside-down over the last year, the wants and needs of families who have lost loved ones haven’t changed. In fact, it’s become even more apparent to our staff here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch just how important it is to plan and attend a funeral – either in person or online – as …
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