Ball & Dodd Funeral Home

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

07/10/2026

If you’ve ever attended a military funeral, perhaps you noticed that the honor guards pay meticulous attention to folding the U.S. flag that once draped the casket. Guards make crisp, precise folds a total of 13 times to complete the ceremony. Much like every other aspect of our nation’s greatest symbol, each of the 13 folds holds a special significance. https://bit.ly/3KEnx49

07/09/2026

Planning ahead for a funeral and prepaying funeral and burial expenses lessens the burden on your family to design a fitting memorial and locks in today’s pricing. When you plan ahead, you’re able to write down your wishes, from readings and songs to mementos and cemetery property—and make sure all the costs are covered.

Pre-need funeral insurance makes sure that your family doesn’t have to carry the financial burden of a funeral. Contact a Dignity Memorial professional to learn all of your pre-need insurance options.

07/07/2026

🍫 Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫
Today, we're celebrating the timeless treat that brings people together and adds a little sweetness to every day. From special occasions to everyday moments, chocolate has a way of creating smiles and lasting memories.
What's your go-to chocolate treat?

07/06/2026

We want you to feel confident and comfortable planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one. Use our funeral planning checklist and other resources as a starting point, then contact a Dignity Memorial provider to learn more. We’re here for you when you need us.

When you need help understanding how to plan a funeral, Dignity Memorial® providers are here for you. Funeral planning is our specialty.

07/04/2026

Today, we honor 250 years of history, resilience, innovation, and the enduring pursuit of liberty. Since 1776, generations of Americans have helped shape our nation through their courage, hard work, and commitment to the ideals of freedom and opportunity.

As we celebrate this historic milestone, we reflect on our shared journey, recognize the challenges we've overcome, and look forward to the future we will build together.

Here's to 250 years of the American story—and to the generations who will write its next chapters.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

07/03/2026

Mourning photography, the practice of photographing the recently deceased, was very common in the 19th century, when death often occurred at home as an ordinary part of life. These photographs served as keepsakes to remember the deceased.