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For families in Linton, Spencer, and Worthington and Greene and Owen Counties, the choice of whether to have a traditional burial or cremation can be very personal. You have to take into consideration preferences, religious and cultural beliefs, and budget. At Walton Funeral Service, we believe, ultimately, you have to decide what makes sense for you…

Grief is a complex emotion that affects each person differently, but it has become clear over our years working with our neighbors in Linton, Spencer, and Worthington that the only way someone can successfully process grief is to start the steps of working through it. At Walton Funeral Service, our staff has been guiding families…

Most of us don’t like to think about our own mortality – let alone plan for it. Sure, we make arrangements for other events in life. Think of the planning involved when you make a major purchase or organize a vacation or party. Not to mention the thought and time you invest thinking (and, perhaps,…

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces,” said Spanish philosopher George Santayana. It may sound like a cliché, but for good reason: Family is important. No matter what your family looks like—big or small, from the same genetic tree or related by choice—these are the people who share the highs and lows of life with…

Welcome to the new Walton Funeral Service blog! If this is your first time stopping by, we hope you’ll spend some time getting to know us, including the many ways we can serve Linton, Spencer, Worthington and the surrounding counties families. We’re so excited about the opportunity to interact with our friends and neighbors through…

As we consider the young men and women who have fought for our freedom throughout the years, whether overseas and protecting our borders at home, the words “You’re a grand ole’ flag, you’re a high-flying flag” take on special meaning. As Americans – and as people from Linton, Spencer, Worthington and the surrounding counties –…