Family Ownership

Each year at Christmastime, our staff at Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, with the help of our community, celebrate the big-hearted spirit of Charli Jones. After her passing in 2019, Charli’s parents requested toy donations be made in her honor during the holiday season—a reflection of their daughter’s passion for helping others. Visit our […]

One of the questions we’re often asked here at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers 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 […]

At Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, our friendly staff are active members of our Lubbock community. We deeply value connecting with our neighbors, and one way we do so is by hosting regular events at our funeral home. We believe in providing community members a space for education, connection, and sharing. Some of our […]

Family-owned funeral homes like Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers have become harder to find over the years, as large corporations purchase one after another funeral home that was originally founded by a family. But here in West Texas, our family has been serving our neighbors since 2007 – and we will continue to do […]

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 […]

While it’s not right for everyone, all across the country, more people than ever are selecting cremation, with cremation rates expected to reach nearly 79% by 2035. Families in Lubbock are no exception, with many opting for cremation due to convenience, greater religious acceptance, matters of finance, and fewer adherences to family traditions. But it’s […]

For many of the families we serve in Lubbock and the surrounding Texas communities, a memento of a loved one can be incredibly comforting in the days and months following a death. With many memorial items to choose from at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, you are sure to find something that represents your […]

Welcome to the new Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers blog! If this is your first time stopping by, we hope you’ll spend some time getting to know us, including the many ways we can serve Lubbock families.   We’re so excited about the opportunity to interact with our friends and neighbors through this blog […]