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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.

12/16/2025

Grief Can Look Different This Time of Year

Grief doesn’t follow a calendar, and it doesn’t always show up the same way. During the holidays, it may appear as sadness – or it might show up as exhaustion, quietness, irritability, or even unexpected laughter that’s followed by tears.

There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. You might need space. Or you might need closeness. You might feel joy and sorrow in the very same moment. However it shows up, it’s valid.

If you’re carrying heartache into this season, be gentle with yourself. You’re doing the best you can –and that is more than enough.

12/12/2025

💛 A Meaningful Place to Honor a Legacy

When families choose cremation, many also want a permanent place where memories can be visited, shared, and cherished for generations. A Private Pedestal offers exactly that.

Thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted, this cored pedestal holds up to four placements, creating a shared space where loved ones can remain together. It’s a meaningful option for couples, siblings, or families who want their stories to continue side by side.

Set within a peaceful cemetery setting, a Private Pedestal becomes more than a memorial. It becomes a gathering place — a spot for reflection, quiet conversations, and moments of connection that keep a legacy alive.

If you're planning ahead or exploring options for your family, a Private Pedestal offers a timeless and personal way to create a lasting tribute.

🌿 To learn more about cremation memorial choices across our Dignity Memorial cemeteries in the Oklahoma City metro area, give us a call. Our caring teams are here to help guide you every step of the way.

12/09/2025

Gentle Ways To Support The Grieving This Season

The holidays can be beautiful—and bittersweet. For someone who’s grieving, this season might feel a little heavier, a little quieter. You may not know what to say, but your presence alone can mean so much.

Here are a few simple ways to support someone who’s grieving this season:

Send a handwritten card with a favorite memory

Offer to run an errand or drop off a meal

Invite them to attend a holiday gathering or outing, but give them the freedom to say no

Say their loved one’s name

Check in on milestone days (anniversaries, birthdays, holidays)

Just listen without trying to fix anything

You don’t have to have the right words. Just showing up with kindness can be a lifeline. Grief is heavy, but no one should carry it alone.

12/06/2025

🎁 The Gift No One Thinks Of

Not every meaningful gift comes wrapped in a box. Some are felt in quiet moments, like when your family is confident about your wishes, and there’s no need to wonder what you would’ve wanted, or carry the burden of planning during a time of grief.

Preplanning isn’t about expecting the worst. It’s about offering your loved ones peace of mind when they’ll need it most. It’s one of the most thoughtful, lasting gifts you can give… a way of saying “I love you enough to make this easier.”

This time of year - with so much focus on presents and giving - is the perfect opportunity to prepare your final gift for those you love.

If this is something that’s been on your heart, we’re always here to help, no pressure, just care.

12/02/2025

📖 Sometimes, Words Hold Us When Nothing Else Can

Grief has its own language, and sometimes, the right book can express what our hearts are feeling. Whether you’re grieving, remembering, or simply needing comfort, the right words can be a quiet companion and balm to your hurting heart.

Here are a few books that have brought peace to others walking through loss:
“Healing After Loss” by Martha Whitmore Hickman
“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst (for children and adults alike)
“It’s OK That You’re Not OK” by Megan Devine
“Bearing the Unbearable” by Joanne Cacciatore
“Grief Day by Day” by Jan Warner
“Experiencing Grief” by H. Norman Wright

The right book won’t take the grief away, but it might remind you that your feelings are valid, your love is lasting, and your story is still unfolding.

Have you read a book that brought you comfort during a difficult time? Please share so we can add it to our list!

12/02/2025

🎁 Help Us Make a Child’s Christmas Brighter 🎁

This holiday season, Bill Merritt Funeral Home is honored to partner with Toys for Tots to help bring joy to children right here in our community.

If you’d like to make a difference, you can drop off a new, unopened toy at our location now through Friday, December 12th.

Monday through Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Every gift collected will go directly to Toys for Tots, helping ensure that no child wakes up on Christmas morning without a reason to smile.

Even one small act of kindness can fill a home with hope.

We invite you to join us in spreading holiday cheer – and please share this post to help us reach even more families!

11/28/2025

🎁✨ You’re Invited to the Dignity Memorial 4th Annual Toy Giveaway! ✨🎁

We’re excited to spread a little extra cheer this holiday season, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Join us at Bill Eisenhour at Sunny Lane for our Annual Toy Drive & Giveaway – a fun and festive morning for families in our community.

📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 4000 SE 29th Street, Del City, OK 73115

Bring the kids for a morning filled with Christmas magic:
Toys for children ages 2–12 (while supplies last; child must be present)
Photos with Santa and his friends
A warm, joyful holiday experience for the whole family

We’d love your help in spreading the word so we can bless even more children this year.
💛 Please share this post with your friends, family, and community!

Let’s make this season brighter together.

11/27/2025

🍁 Giving Thanks for Love That Lasts

Thanksgiving is a day to gather, reflect, and give thanks for the people we hold close, the memories we cherish, and the love that continues, even across time and distance.

Today, we’re especially grateful for the families and communities we have the privilege to serve. Your stories, your strength, and your trust remind us every day why remembrance matters.

May your holiday be filled with warmth, connection, and moments that bring both joy and peace.

From all of us at Dignity Memorial, we wish you a meaningful and warm Thanksgiving.

11/24/2025

Keep Their Memory Close This Season

As the season of gathering approaches, many families carry both joy and quiet grief… especially when a loved one is no longer there. The holidays can bring back memories, longing, and the ache of someone deeply missed.

Honoring that space can be healing. Here are a few gentle ways to remember someone you love during the holidays:

Light a candle in their memory
Leave an empty seat at the table
Share a favorite story or holiday tradition they loved
Make their signature dish
Hang a special ornament or decoration in their honor
Create a memory jar for guests to write down stories
Play a song that reminds you of them
Visit their resting place with seasonal flowers
Donate to a cause they cared about
Wear something that reminds you of them (a pin, a color, a favorite scent)

There’s no “right” way to remember– only what feels meaningful to you.

What helps you feel close to someone you miss this time of year? We’d love to hear about it!

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.

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Bethany, OK
73008

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