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If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, can you relate to any of the following? You wake up at 3 a.m. with your mind racing and have trouble falling back asleep. You find yourself worrying about things that don’t usually bother you. You feel shaky, restless, and unsettled. You’re tired and unmotivated – […]

Selecting a funeral home isn’t something many Lubbock families think about – until a need arises. Our caring team at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers understand that choosing a funeral home is a significant decision to make during an already difficult time We’re here to help our neighbors in any way we can, including […]

People can be a little unsettled by a discussion about death, but it’s important that end-of-life discussions happen within all Lubbock families, as well as between a family or individual and a trusted funeral home.   From our experience at Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, making prearrangements can be particularly beneficial, mentally and emotionally, […]

At Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, our staff is concerned with the safety of families throughout our community. We want seniors in Lubbock to feel confident navigating the roads surrounding our funeral home.   The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drivers over age 75 are more likely to […]

When a family decides to open their own business – be it a restaurant, a bookstore, or a funeral home – they put their hearts and souls into their work. They rely on positive word of mouth to expand and find new customers. Neighbors telling neighbors about a positive experience. Locals who recommend products or […]

If there’s anything we know about Lubbock families, it’s how patriotic they are!   At Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, we make honoring our veterans a priority, and we wish to help you plan a respectful funeral. We want our veterans and their family members to know when it comes to memorializing a soldier’s […]

Writing an obituary can be a daunting responsibility, as every family wants to honor the life lived and reflect what made their loved one special. If you are the one charged with this task, we are here to offer advice. Though distilling someone’s life into a brief piece of writing may seem like quite an […]

More Americans than ever are choosing cremation – and it’s estimated that the number will only continue to rise. Our staff members at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers receive a lot of questions from our neighbors in Lubbock about why this is the case. There are many reasons families are choosing cremation rather than a traditional […]

You might be surprised how many strong opinions you have about your own funeral, memorial service, and final resting place. Our Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers staff has found this to be true for most of our Lubbock neighbors we’ve talked to over the years. While many people haven’t spent much time thinking through […]

Since the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day has been defined as a day specifically for love and affection. At Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, we hear from families in Lubbock who say it’s a tough holiday to face when you’ve recently lost someone special. For some, this is the first Valentine’s Day that their loved […]