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Selecting a funeral home isn’t something many Linton, Spencer, and Worthington families think about – until a need arises. Our caring team at Walton Funeral Service understands that choosing a funeral home is a significant decision to make during an already difficult time. We’re here to help our neighbors in Linton, Spencer, Worthington, and beyond…

“Every May, my mom helped me plant a garden. She died last fall and I tear up even thinking about shopping for flowers without her.”  “When the weather would warm up, my grandpa made his famous BBQ chicken just about every weekend. Now that he’s gone, even the smell of a cookout makes me sad.” …

Time and time again, we hear from Linton, Spencer, and Worthington families who’ve had this experience: After attending a funeral for a loved one, they decide it would be a good idea to express their preferences for their own funeral. After all, it’s common to have more opinions about your own end-of-life tribute than you…

Until a loved one dies, many families in Linton, Spencer, and Worthington don’t know the extent of end-of-life options, including the details of cremation, traditional burial, and the selection of a final resting place. Our Walton Funeral Service staff hears questions like, “Can we have a funeral even with cremation?” “Can we bury some of…

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 –…