Gonzalez Funeral Home

10/21/2025

Resthaven Memorial Park honored Lubbock-area with a lunch with all the fixins’. Chris Schuknecht, general manager of Resthaven Funeral, said the men and women who serve us every day deserve to have the serve them.

“It’s because that is what they do for us every day. They risk their lives, they take chances, they go out and us every day,” Schuknecht said. “So, it’s the least we can do for them.”

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10/20/2025

There are all kinds of people who like all kinds of things. You are unique in the world—your family and friends will always remember you that way. Your life story is made up of big events and little details. What are they? What are your values? What are your passions? Who are you and how do you want to be remembered? https://bit.ly/45r87vb

10/19/2025

10/18/2025

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

10/17/2025

Roman soldiers legally were not allowed to marry, so they legitimized their relationships in death by dedicating gravestones of their loved ones. This practice transferred to Britain while military forts were shared by the Romans and the British.

10/16/2025

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

10/15/2025

In the United States, 1 out of every 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage and, because of these precious babies, we will forever have footprints on our hearts. Find an article on grieving a child along with other resources here: https://bit.ly/3PeqVqs

10/14/2025

Life has a soundtrack. From the time we are children, music finds its way into our days and nights and links us to important moments. It brings us joy and comfort. Whether classical or gospel, mournful or uplifting, funeral music should reflect the personal preferences, religious traditions and cultural aspects of the person being remembered.

Funeral songs set the atmosphere for a memorial service or celebration of life. Find the best funeral music, religious or secular, to honor your loved one.

10/13/2025

Simchat Torah (Rejoicing with the Torah) marks the end of the annual cycle of weekly Torah readings and the beginning of the new cycle. It is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Jewish love of Torah and study. https://bit.ly/DMSimchatTorah

10/12/2025

Hoshana Rabbah is the seventh and final day of Sukkot. During Sukkot, every day except the Sabbath requires taking the Four Kinds. A citron, or “etrog,” a branch of a date palm tree, two willow branches, and three myrtle branches. Bound together, the branches are the “lulav.” On Hoshana Rabbah, a third willow branch is added. https://bit.ly/DMHoshanaRabbah

10/10/2025

Have you ever heard of a fantasy coffin? In Ghana, people like to be buried in containers that represent their lives. It's believed that if the deceased is properly honored, such actions secure spiritual favor for the family left behind. Caskets have been shaped like planes for pilots, fish for fishermen and even a Mercedes-Benz for a businessman.