At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, we can’t think of a higher privilege than laying a veteran to rest, and we’re honored to do our part in commemorating the lives of our servicemen and women. Veteran’s Day is an opportunity to think about and be grateful for all of the heroes who made …
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“Every May, my mom helped me plant a garden. She died last fall and I tear up even thinking about shopping for flowers without her.”  “When the weather would warm up, my grandpa made his famous BBQ chicken just about every weekend. Now that he’s gone, even the smell of a cookout makes me sad.”  …
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At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, we are honored to meet the needs of all families in Big Spring, Stanton, and Midland, and embrace the diversity that is so prevalent within our communities. Just as every individual is unique, each culture is unique, with their own traditions and customs. Part of our job …
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Most of us don’t like to think about our own mortality – let alone plan for it. Sure, we make arrangements for other events in life. Think of the planning involved when you make a major purchase or organize a vacation or party. Not to mention the thought and time you invest thinking (and, perhaps, …
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Families in Big Spring, Midland, and Stanton know that life changes are around every corner. With all the uncertainty we’re consistently exposed to, especially under COVID-19 circumstances, it’s possible you may be feeling a bit unsure of what happens next. While no one really knows the answer, we do know that uncertainty can’t be escaped …
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Family-owned funeral homes like Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory have become harder to find over the years, as large corporations purchase one funeral home after another that was originally founded by a family. But here in Big Spring, Midland, and Stanton, our family has been serving our neighbors since 1937 – and we …
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One of the questions we’re often asked here at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory is whether there’s any noticeable difference between a family-owned funeral home and a funeral home that is part of a corporate-owned chain. Our answer is always a resounding, “Yes!” Our family has been committed to serving our neighbors in …
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Families have to make many important and deeply personal decisions after a loved one dies, including whether to choose traditional burial or cremation. Often, this decision is a complicated one due to conflicting opinions, religious convictions, and financial considerations. That’s where the professional staff at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory comes in. We know a meaningful tribute brings a …
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Grief is a complex emotion that affects each person differently, but it has become clear over our years working with our neighbors in Big Spring, Midland, and Stanton that the only way someone can successfully process grief is to start the steps of working through it. At Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, our …
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Fifty years ago, only a tiny fraction of Americans – 3.6% – chose cremation. Now, that number hovers right around 50% and is increasing rapidly every year. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory has been serving families for more than 80 years, and our staff has certainly noticed more families choosing cremation over that time. We’ve also noticed …
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