Holiday

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 […]

As the new year starts, it can be tempting to begin planning for the rest of the year. A fresh start is appealing for many reasons—it can provide a burst of energy and enthusiasm during the depths of winter and prompt the forming of new healthy habits. Before getting caught up in New Year’s resolutions […]

Self-care is paramount when grieving the death of a loved one, but it’s easy to forget yourself when the pain of a loss feels overwhelming. The holiday season can exacerbate these feelings, no matter how long it has been since losing your loved one. There are many ways to tend to your own well-being during […]

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 […]

Dear grieving mothers,   It’s not supposed to be this way. This is not the life you dreamed of, hoped for, or expected. Parents aren’t supposed to bury their children; parents are supposed to die first. That’s the natural order of things.   What you’ve experienced is unnatural. It feels wrong because it is wrong. […]

Holidays often trigger intense emotions in the hearts of those who have lost someone special. Valentine’s Day is no exception, especially for Texans who have experienced the death of a spouse or romantic partner. Whether the romance lasted 5 years or 50, this day can feel like a shock to the system. Our dedicated staff at Lake Ridge […]

At Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, we’ve been helping our neighbors in southwest Lubbock navigate the difficult emotions associated with losing a loved one for more than a century.   Over and over again, we’ve witnessed firsthand just how heartbreaking and devastating the aftermath of losing a loved one can be — and we […]