Odessa Funeral Home

07/21/2025

Meet three women — all very much alive — who’ve pre-planned their funerals to insulate their families from financial hardship and added stress. https://bit.ly/3MQdNbg

07/18/2025

The 6-foot-depth requirement for graves originated in the 1660s as a precaution to prevent the spreading of disease during the London plagues. Today, most states require a minimum of 18 inches of soil to cover a casket, creating about a 4-foot grave depth.

07/17/2025

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Celebrate the life of Faith Hotchkin, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Odessa Funeral Home.

07/16/2025

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Celebrate the life of Mary Sanchez, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Odessa Funeral Home.

07/16/2025

Whether you choose in-ground burial, above ground entombment or an option for cremation, cemetery property provides a final resting place for family and friends to visit and reflect on your legacy. Dignity Memorial® cemeteries offer a wide range of burial options, and Dignity Memorial professionals are here to help you choose the property that best suits the personal wishes, family preferences and cultural traditions of you or your loved one. Watch this video to see these different options: https://bit.ly/3ExucMN

07/15/2025

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Celebrate the life of Joe Ortega, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Odessa Funeral Home.

07/13/2025

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered. https://bit.ly/3GvKnsc

07/11/2025

On National Cheer Up the Lonely Day, we recognize grief can make people feel alone. If a child you know is experiencing loneliness due to grief, the National Alliance for Children’s Grief has resources to help navigate these complex feelings. https://nacg.org/resource-library/?resources_directory_topic=for-families-and-caregivers

07/08/2025

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s just one more way we offer service beyond expectation. https://bit.ly/3MccaBj

07/06/2025

We want you to feel confident and comfortable planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one. Use our funeral planning checklist and other resources as a starting point, then contact a Dignity Memorial provider to learn more. We’re here for you when you need us.

When you need help understanding how to plan a funeral, Dignity Memorial® providers are here for you. Funeral planning is our specialty.

07/05/2025

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Celebrate the life of Ethel Stone, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Odessa Funeral Home.

07/04/2025