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  • 3 Reasons to Choose Your Own Final Resting Place
    Posted: 11/15/2023

    At Nalley-Pickle & Welch, we’ve talked to many of our neighbors here in Big Spring, Midland, and Stanton who have said this: “When I witnessed my loved one’s burial, I couldn’t help but think of where I would like to be laid to rest. How do I go about making that decision?”   We thought …
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  • 6 Tips for Supporting a Caregiver in Your Life
    Posted: 11/10/2023

    Beyond the many demands of assisting with a loved one’s healthcare, caregiving encompasses much more. Childcare responsibilities, help with schoolwork, and limited access to services have been heaped onto many – not to mention the general toll that caregiving can take over time.   Caregiving is a demanding role that occasionally requires some extra help …
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  • How to Talk to Your Parents About Preplanning
    Posted: 10/20/2023

    With a variety of unsettling events occurring around the world in recent years, it’s natural to desire more security during drastic change and uncertainty. One simple way to help you feel more in control is to put your end-of-life preferences into writing. At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory, we encourage all our neighbors in …
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    10 Ideas to Help Children Remember a Loved One
    Posted: 10/10/2023

    Saying goodbye to a special person who has died is one of the most painful and confusing experiences a child can go through. One way to support them through it is to think of ways to honor and remember the loved one in years to come. These activities or rituals give an opportunity to talk …
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  • Obituaries: Why They Matter
    Posted: 09/25/2023

    Do you or someone you know read the obituary section of the paper every day?  Some may find it a morbid practice, but in truth, the obituary is simply another means whereby we honor and celebrate the life of the deceased and allow their memory to live on.  When losing a loved one there are …
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  • Family Ownership and Our Big Spring Community
    Posted: 09/18/2023

    Our Roots in Big Spring                                                                    Here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch, the Welch family’s history in Big Spring runs deep, starting with the Eberley Funeral Home constructed in 1920 at 610 Scurry Street. Charles and Annie Eberley, both licensed funeral directors and embalmers, lived in a modest house behind the funeral home and served local …
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  • When to Have a Funeral
    Posted: 09/07/2023

    It’s not necessarily common knowledge when to hold a funeral, especially for those who have never organized or planned a service for a loved one. Our latest blog explores options for when you don’t know when to have a funeral.

  • 6 Ways to Find Grief Support in Nature
    Posted: 08/14/2023

    Many 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 Illness
    Posted: 08/08/2023

    At 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 Health
    Posted: 07/10/2023

    At 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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