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At Bill Merritt Funeral Service, a funeral home in Bethany, Oklahoma, we draw inspiration from life to create personalized memorial celebrations that best reflect an individual.

11/20/2025

Grief Looks Different Through a Child’s Eyes

Today is Children’s Grief Awareness Day– a reminder that kids feel loss just as deeply as adults, but often show it in different ways. They may ask questions, act out, seem distant, or swing between laughter and tears. It’s all part of how they process what they can’t yet fully understand.

During the holidays especially, grief in children can resurface in unexpected ways. Gentle routines, safe conversations, and small ways to honor their loved one, like lighting a candle or hanging a special ornament, can help them feel seen and supported.

Grieving children don’t need perfect answers. They just need patience, presence, and permission to feel whatever they’re feeling.

11/18/2025

When you imagine a peaceful place to honor someone you love, what comes to mind?

A Private Columbarium with Vase offers a beautifully personal option for families who choose cremation. With two niches designed for two placements, it creates a shared resting place that reflects connection, closeness, and the desire to remain side by side.

The added vase allows loved ones to leave fresh flowers throughout the year, turning each visit into a heartfelt moment of remembrance. It’s a meaningful way to create a tribute that feels both intimate and enduring.

If you're planning ahead or exploring options for your family, a Private Columbarium with Vase offers a thoughtful blend of privacy, permanence, and personalization.

To learn more about our cremation memorial options across our cemeteries in the Oklahoma City metro area, feel free to reach out any time. Our caring team is here to guide you with compassion every step of the way.

11/14/2025

The Firsts Are Tender

The first holiday, birthday, or special occasion without someone you love can stir up deep emotions. Even when you think you’re doing okay, grief can catch you by surprise.

These “firsts” are tender - not because we're weak - but because love lingers. Missing someone is a sign of how much they mattered. That their life made an impact.

If you’re walking through a first without your loved one, here are a few ways to care for yourself:

Say their name
Share a favorite memory
Set boundaries—attend only what feels right
Write a letter to the one you’re missing
Reach out to someone who understands
Start a new tradition if you need something different

There is no right way to handle the “firsts”. Be gentle with yourself. Feel what you feel. And know you’re not alone in this.

11/11/2025

With Gratitude, We Remember

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who served with courage, conviction, and selflessness.

For every veteran remembered, there is a story of sacrifice, and behind that story, a family, a community, and a legacy that lives on. We are humbled to walk alongside the families who have entrusted us with honoring those who served.

To all who have worn the uniform—and to the loved ones who stood beside them—we thank you. We remember. We carry your stories with us.

11/07/2025

When Someone Is Grieving, Words Don’t Have to Be Perfect—Just Kind

In moments of deep loss, it’s hard to know what to say. But showing up with love—even through simple words—can bring more comfort than you realize.

You don’t have to fix anything. Just letting someone know that you see them, you remember their loved one, and they are not alone can make all the difference. Here are a few gentle phrases that many grieving families have found meaningful:

“I’m here for you, and I care.”
“There are no words—but I’m holding you in my heart.”
“I remember [Name], and I’m so grateful I knew them.”
“You don’t have to go through this alone.”
“It’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling today.”
“I’m thinking of you and sending love.”
“If you want to talk, I’m here to listen.”
“Take all the time you need. I’ll be here.”

You don’t need perfect words—just honest kindness.

What’s something someone once said to you that helped you through a hard time? Please share below - perhaps those same words can bring someone else comfort as well.

11/04/2025

Have you ever thought about what kind of place you’d want to be remembered in? Somewhere peaceful, personal, and surrounded by beauty?

A Private Cremation Bench offers exactly that. Designed for up to four inurnments, it provides a serene and lasting resting place for those who choose cremation — whether for yourself or for family members who wish to remain together.

Set within beautifully landscaped cemetery grounds, these benches invite moments of reflection, quiet conversation, and remembrance. They’re not just a place to visit — they become part of a family’s story, a symbol of love and togetherness that endures.

If you’re planning ahead or exploring options for a loved one, a Private Cremation Bench can be a meaningful way to create a legacy that brings comfort and connection for generations.

🌿 To learn more, contact any of our Dignity Memorial locations across the Oklahoma City metro area. Our caring teams are here to guide you with understanding and compassion.

10/30/2025

🎃 Fun Activity Ideas for a Safe & Memorable Halloween

The best Halloween memories are made in the little moments — carving pumpkins together, walking through the neighborhood in costume, or sharing a laugh over too many pieces of candy.

This season is about more than spooky fun — it’s about connection. Whether your family enjoys decorating the porch, baking treats, or visiting a local fall festival, every small tradition becomes part of the story you’ll cherish for years to come.

There are plenty of family-friendly events happening throughout the community this week — a quick online search can help you find great gatherings nearby.

However you celebrate, we hope your Halloween is filled with laughter, safety, and the kind of moments that become lasting memories. 🧡

10/27/2025

What if love could be remembered side by side, forever?

For families who choose cremation, a Companion Cored Marker offers a meaningful way to honor two lives connected by love and shared memories. It symbolizes togetherness — a lasting tribute that reflects the bond between couples or family members whose stories are forever intertwined.

We believe remembrance should feel as personal and enduring as the love it represents. For those choosing cremation, a Companion Cored Marker provides a permanent and beautiful place of honor, keeping two lives remembered, side by side.

10/24/2025

Peace of Mind. For You—and for Them.

When the time comes, the greatest gift we can leave our loved ones isn’t just memories—it’s clarity.

Pre-planning takes away the uncertainty families often face during emotional moments. It ensures your wishes are known, respected, and carried out with care. Just as importantly, it lifts a future burden—so your family can focus on remembrance, not decisions.

Many families share that planning ahead gave them a deep sense of peace. It opened up honest conversations, preserved meaningful choices, and helped loved ones feel more connected and prepared. Even small steps—like writing down preferences or asking a question—can be a beautiful act of love.

It doesn’t have to happen all at once. A single conversation or simple note can start the journey of providing peace of mind to those you love. And when you’re ready, we’re here to walk with you—gently, and at your pace.

10/20/2025

Have you heard about our Complimentary Urn Placement Program?

For families who choose cremation, finding a lasting place to honor and remember a loved one can bring comfort and peace for generations to come.

Across the greater Oklahoma City metro area, our seven Dignity Memorial cemeteries offer a variety of beautiful and meaningful options — from columbarium niches and urn gardens to companion markers and private family estates.

Each provides a permanent place of remembrance where family and friends can gather, reflect, and celebrate a life well lived.

Call us to learn more about our Complimentary Urn Placement Program, available at any of our seven Metro Area Dignity Memorial cemetery locations.

Our caring team is here to guide you with understanding and compassion as you explore the choices that feel right for your family.

10/17/2025

A Lasting Place of Honor and Connection

When a loved one chooses cremation, many families wonder—where is the right place to honor them?

A columbarium niche offers a gentle, lasting answer. These peaceful, above-ground spaces—often set within gardens or chapel walls—hold cremated remains in beautifully marked placements. Families can visit, reflect, and stay connected in a setting that feels both sacred and shared.

For many, it’s comforting to know their loved one’s memory has a permanent place—surrounded by community, remembrance, and quiet beauty. It’s a place where generations can visit, names are honored, stories are held close, and love continues to be felt.

If you’re curious about columbaria or what options are available, we’re always here to walk alongside you.

10/15/2025

Every Tiny Life Leaves an Endless Love

Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the babies who left this world too soon and the parents and families who grieve the loss of what might have been.

The loss of a baby—no matter how early—is a deeply personal grief that often goes unseen. It’s the quiet ache of hopes that never had the chance to grow, and love that had nowhere to go but the heart. We hope that taking time to remember, light a candle, or speak their name aloud brings you gentle comfort and connection.

The grief of losing a child is a quiet, lifelong journey—one often carried in silence, but never alone. To all who have experienced this loss, we hold you close in our hearts today and always.

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6201 Northwest 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK
73008

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https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/bethany-ok/bill-merritt-funeral-service/4850

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