Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home

04/22/2026

The importance of a partnership between Hospice and Funeral Homes cannot be overstated. Caregivers and Funeral Directors lean on each other to help families through some of their most difficult moments. Read out list below on the top reasons a hospice should have an ongoing relationship with funeral homes:

04/20/2026

04/18/2026

Do all religions allow cremation? Yes, cremation is accepted by many religions. If you are uncertain whether cremation is favorable within a specific religion, contact us for help at 817-292-2250 or message us here.

04/17/2026

All over the planet, many different cultures and peoples use flowers to honor and remember lost loved ones. But the flowers used can be different from place to place. Check out this article to learn more about funeral flowers around the world!

Funeral flowers vary around the world, but some are universal. Check out this article to learn more about funeral flowers around the world!

04/15/2026

Modern cremation can point to Italy in the late 1800s as its starting point, and with its rise in North America in 1913 the demand for cremation urns rose with the desire to keep loved ones close. That same sentiment remains now as it did 100 years ago, with the urn achieving the same dignity as a headstone. Send us a message here if you want to know what options we have available.

04/14/2026

Today is National Gardening Day! Whether you have a green thumb or plants should run from you in fear, what's your favorite thing to see growing in a garden?

04/12/2026

Veteran funeral services honor those who have bravely sacrificed. A Veteran funeral service is unique in that it can include honor guards, a rifle salute, the U.S. flag over the casket, flag folding, taps played, drumming and other military elements.

04/10/2026

Choosing a final resting place is no small decision, which is why it's good to know what your cemetery options are. To learn about the 4 main types of cemeteries and some of their special features, click the link! With a little information, you can make a more-informed decision about the best final resting place for your situation.

Can you name the 4 different types of cemeteries? No worries! Check out this article for an easy-to-understand review of them.

04/09/2026

Sometimes several members of a family wish to retain a portion of the ashes and the ashes are split up into several smaller sized urns, known as sharing urns which come in a variety of sizes. If you want to know more about what sizes make sense for your group, leave us a comment below.

04/07/2026

Just a friendly reminder - Tax Day is coming up on April 15th!