When members of our professional staff here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory meet someone new and mention working at a funeral home, you can imagine there are all kinds of reactions – and all kinds of questions. How did we get into this line of work? Do we enjoy it? Does it …
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During our many years helping Big Spring, Midland, and Stanton families here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, our staff has gained a lot of knowledge and understanding about the grieving process. We often hear that grief has no timetable – and this is something we’ve both seen and experienced ourselves. Grief is …
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Throughout our lives, we collect quite a few things possessions: furniture, clothing, knickknacks, books, and more. When a family member dies, they leave their belongings behind along with the question, “What should you do with all of this stuff?” It’s no surprise this is a highly sensitive issue, as these items serve as a visible …
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Talk to anyone who has lost a loved one recently and they’ll likely mention how and why they selected a particular funeral home. Maybe their friend or family member put their own arrangements in place ahead of time, including their preference of funeral home. Maybe generations of family have turned to a certain funeral home …
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Since the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day has been defined as a day specifically for love and affection. At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, we hear from families in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton who say it’s  a tough holiday to face when you’ve recently lost someone special – and  it might be especially …
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We can’t tell you how many times people have told our staff at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory that attending their loved one’s funeral was a blur. That the time went by so quickly they didn’t have a chance to reflect or connect with family and friends. Having attended countless funerals in Midland, …
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Time and time again, we hear from families in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton who’ve had this experience: After attending a funeral for a loved one, they decide it would be a good idea to express their preferences for their own funeral. After all, it’s common to have more opinions about your own end-of-life tribute …
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In today’s day and age, it can be difficult to navigate the unwritten rules of social media. And when it comes to sharing news about the death of a loved one, these waters become extra murky. Should you post about the death? If so, when? What details are appropriate to include – and leave out? …
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For families in in Midland, Big Spring, and Stanton who have lost a loved one recently, we know the holidays are going to look and feel different – especially in light of COVID-19. Our caring team at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory sees this every day, as we meet with our neighbors to …
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Grief is a powerful experience. When we suffer a loss, many of us notice a lack of interest in our normal activities, which may include a number of artistic experiences. The grieving process can be stressful and isolating, among other things. Engaging with art in some way can renew our connection with the world around …
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