An obituary is often the first place people turn to learn that someone has passed, but it can become so much more than an announcement. At Paschal Funeral Home, we help Kerens-area families create an obituary that reflects the life their loved one actually lived, not just the facts of when they were born and when they died.
A well-written obituary tells a story: where someone grew up, the family they built, the work they did, and the small details that made them who they were. If you are not sure where to start, our team can help you gather these details and put together something that feels true to your loved one, while also making sure the practical information, service times, locations, and how to send condolences, is clear for everyone reading it.
Most obituaries cover the basics: full name, dates of birth and death, and surviving family members. But the obituaries people remember also include a few personal details, a favorite hobby, a lifelong career, a defining sense of humor. We can help you decide what to include and what to leave out, so the final version feels complete without becoming overwhelming to write.
Every obituary we publish becomes part of an online Book of Memories, a lasting, interactive tribute page for your loved one. Family and friends who visit can read the obituary, view service details, leave a message of condolence, share a favorite photo or story, light a virtual candle, or make a memorial donation in the person’s honor. For friends and extended family who cannot attend the service in person, it is a meaningful way to still take part.
If you have lost someone and are searching for their Book of Memories page, you can use the search tool on this page to look them up by name. Once you find their page, you are welcome to leave a message for the family, share a memory, or send flowers directly through the site.
Our obituaries are organized into current services, for families we are actively serving, and past services, an archive of everyone we have had the honor of caring for over the years. If you are looking for someone specific and do not see them listed under current services, we encourage you to check our past services as well.
If you would like to stay informed about services at Paschal Funeral Home, you can sign up to receive obituary notifications by email. This is often helpful for extended family or longtime friends of the Kerens community who want to know when someone they knew has passed.
If you need help writing an obituary for a loved one, or have questions about the Book of Memories process, please call us at 903-396-2371. We are here to help, any time of day.
