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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 […]

At Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, one of the questions we are often asked is, “How can I make the service for my loved one feel more personal?” This is a question our experienced team welcomes from the Lubbock families we serve, knowing how much a meaningful service can help their grief process as […]

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 […]

From time to time families ask us, “Is a funeral necessary?  My loved one is gone and they are not going to know if we have a service or not.  Does it really matter?”   At  Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers we do all we can to provide multiple funeral service options to meet […]

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 […]

When you think of writing a meaningful obituary for a loved one who has died, adding light-hearted stories or details may not occur to you. Yet more families in Lubbock and beyond are featuring funny, optimistic, and even playful content in an attempt to express what their loved one meant to them.   At Lake […]