When you think of The Colony, Texas do pizza, Nebraska, and BBQ come to mind?
They should because The Colony, Texas is the home of the Pizza Inn corporate headquarters, the brand new, beautiful Nebraska Furniture Mart, and the delicious brisket at Hard Eight BBQ.
A little bit of history on each of these three ventures. The Pizza Inn opened its first store in 1958 across from SMU on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas. Today, there are more than 221 domestic and international Pizza Inns. Trivia Point: the company introduced the first taco pizza in 1979. Opening in 2003 in Stephenville, Texas, Hard Eight arrived in The Colony in 2016. Besides the delicious food, there are several distinctive feature in a Hard Eight operation: no hostess, you are served by the actual pit BBQ team, and the BBQ beans are simply divine. Founded in 1937, the Nebraska Furniture Mart first location was naturally, Omaha, Nebraska. Since then, it has expanded to a total of four stores -- Iowa, Kansas, and The Colony, Texas. Of the four, The Colony location has more than 560,000 square feet, making it the largest of all of the stores. Considering that The Colony did not even exist until 1973, it has done a lot of growing up very fast. Featuring fine schools, plenty of recreational opportunities, affordable housing, and a fairly diverse population, The Colony is one of the bright spots in North Dallas. The funeral directors who work with Martin Oaks have offered their services to residents of The Colony, Texas for over 30 years. These services include the entire gamete of potential final sendoffs: from direct cremation to complete memorial funerals.
Direct cremation in the colony, texas
Direct cremation is a simple process in which a deceased persons body is incinerated at a temperature of approximately 1,600 degrees. There are no caskets involved, and the cremains are returned to the loved ones in a temporary urn. There are several obvious reasons for direct cremation -- convenience, simplicity, and affordability. Direct cremation does not preclude the possibility of a memorial service of any size or scope. Traditional burial is also a possibility once the cremation has been completed.
Why choose martin oaks?
Martin Oaks has been serving North Texas families since the mid-1980's: we know what we are doing. Our staff is comprised of qualified, experienced, and professional caregivers who work with some of the most reliable funeral directors in the area. These funeral directors choose Martin Oaks because of the decent and respectful manner in which all loved ones are handled regardless of religious or economic factors.
The last point is significant because of the various social, cultural, and religious backgrounds of the residents who live in The Colony, Texas. Whatever individual needs exist, the funeral directors who work with Martin Oaks are ready and eager to assist appropriately.
Call Martin Oaks for an immediate response (469)605-7215. Inexpensive, cost effective cremation services are available through the funeral directors who work with Martin Oaks in and around the Dallas, Texas area. We are the affordable option. Onsite direct cremation. All services must be arranged through the licensed funeral directors who work with Martin Oaks.
