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We have all seen the horrific stories in the media about the families who have been devastated by an unsavory, or just irresponsible, funeral home that somehow managed to cremate the wrong person, or return the wrong remains to a family. Can you imagine the pain these families experience?   It’s enough to make some […]

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. […]

Learning the ropes of how to behave appropriately at a funeral service can be tricky and possibly even awkward. As you navigate this process, remember that the family of the deceased person comes first. This is their time to show how important their loved one is to them and to express their love and appreciation […]

Our knowledgeable staff at Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers knows how challenging it can be for some of our neighbors in West Texas to decide where they’d like to be laid to rest. There are so many options in the Lubbock area and beyond, and many important factors to consider. Here are some tips […]

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? […]

“A traditional funeral doesn’t fit who I am. Can I plan a final farewell that’s more ‘me’?”   “I’d love for my friends and family to have a big party after my funeral. How can I make this happen?”   We meet with West Texas families every day at Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers […]

At Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, we encourage every family who walks through our doors to preplan their funeral or cremation. We’ve helped families in West Texas experience the benefits of making funeral arrangements ahead of time. Many of them feel peace of mind knowing all the important end-of-life decisions have already been made […]

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 […]

When people hear the words “bucket list” they might first think of the 2007 film starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicolson. Some people might also associate a bucket list with death or people of a certain age. Putting together a bucket list can be helpful at any age. Our dedicated staff at  Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial […]

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 […]