Bailey & Foster Funeral Home

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

When yes means no and up means down. Happy Opposite Day!

01/25/2026

Most people don't realize that you can still have services and remembrance events before cremation takes place. In fact, we encourage you to do so.

Choosing cremation simply indicates your final wishes for the physical body after all services are concluded. Whether you’d like to have a visitation with the body present, arrange a funeral service before cremation, or wait and hold a memorial service after the cremation, we’re here to help you design a service that will honor your loved one's life in a personalized and meaningful way.

Watch this brief video to learn more or give us a call at (903) 729-2248!

01/23/2026

Would you like to learn more about the intricacies of Jewish funeral customs? Check out this informative article about 10 traditional Jewish funeral practices and their role in the grief journey.

Curious about traditional Jewish funeral customs? Check out this informative article about 10 traditions you'll see practice in Judaism.

01/23/2026

Children already have a hard time correctly identifying their feelings, so when the strong emotions of grief are thrown in, it’s even more confusing.

Thankfully, books and stories are a research-proven way to help children understand what death is and realize they aren’t alone.
If you are walking alongside a child who’s grieving, consider using the power of storytelling to help them process what has happened.

For a list of possible books to consider, visit www.funeralbasics.org/10-story-books-grief-children-ages-3-12.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. for his tireless efforts in the fight for racial equality, social justice, and civil rights in the United States. Across the country, so many people honor his memory by focusing on service and community involvement because Dr. King valued social responsibility and the power of individual action. He is a man to respect and remember for generations to come!

01/16/2026

While funerals of the past were more cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all style events, that?s not true anymore. Check out this article to learn more about funeral personalization and how it?s changing the way we honor and remember the lives of those we love.

Funerals aren't one-size-fits-all. In fact, funeral personalization is key to creating a meaningful and healing tribute. Click for more!

01/09/2026

Doyle Buckner was born at home, September 24, 1934 in Glenfawn, Texas. He passed away at the age of 91 on January 7, 2026 in Palestine. He was a lifelong resident of East Texas and had resided in Palestine since 1959. He was born September 24, 1934 to Kaul B.

01/09/2026

Music can help us express our feelings in a way words alone often can?t, which is why personalizing the music at a funeral or celebration of life is so important. If your loved one grew up in the 1940s ? or just loved 1940s music ? here are 10 songs you can incorporate into their service.?

Want to incorporate music from the 1940s in your loved one's celebration of life? Check out our list for 10 beautiful options.

01/09/2026

Graveside services for Glen Nell Roy age 87, of Grapeland will be held at 200 P.M. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Davis Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Foster. Mrs. Roy passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Grapeland. She was born August 16, 1938 in Houston County to

01/09/2026

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A celebration of life for Sarah Vernell Moreland age 88 of Denson Springs will be held at 1000 A.M. Monday, January 12, 2026 at Denson Springs Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jamie Hogan officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Foster Funeral Home. Mrs. Moreland passed away Monday...