What You Really Leave Behind
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In the timeless musical “Into the Woods,” Stephen Sondheim composed a beautiful, thoughtful song titled “Children Will Listen.” One of the lyrics reads: “children will look to you for which way to turn, to learn what to be.” Although Sondheim’s intention was to encompass many ideas, the truth is that what family members leave behind […]
Continue Reading Burials, Gravestones and Terror in the Night
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On my fifth birthday my parents gave me a copy of the classic Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. The ninth chapter in the book is called “Terror in the Graveyard.” Reading this chilling account for the first time is an experience I will never forget. Muff Potter, Doctor Robinson and company grave robbing in front […]
Continue Reading Texas Rangers One More Time!
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As we mentioned in the last blog, Martin Oaks primary businesses are cremations and burials. We are located in Lewisville, Texas, ie, the north quadrant of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. For more than 30 years, we have been vitally connected to the metroplex — and are truly delighted when one of our neighboring companies achieves […]
Continue Reading Best of Luck to the Texas Rangers
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Here at Martin Oaks Cemetery & Crematory, our chief line of business is death care. We have been around for more than 30 years. During this time, we have become so ingrained in North Central Texas that it is impossible not to feel proud when one of our neighbors experiences prominent success. This year the […]
Continue Reading Dick Enberg’s Final Bow
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Texas Ranger broadcaster, Eric Nadel, with Dick Enberg (Photo courtesy of Nadel). Has there ever been a more versatile network sports broadcaster than Dick Enberg? As voice of NBC Sports, Curt Gowdy certainly covered a significant number of events; Jim McKay over at ABC also had a remarkably diverse career, but neither has Enberg’s prodigious […]
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