Are you aware of the role funerals play in how you mourn? Do you want to know about other ways people mourn? If you aren’t sure what mourning entails, then you may feel like you’re grieving the wrong way.

Feelings like grief and mourning are a natural part of life. Have you ever experienced the heartbreak that follows the loss of a person or pet that meant a lot to you?

If you want to know more about mourning, then listen to this episode of Forever in their Hearts, where host Erik Reynolds talks with Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services to get an in depth look at this common emotion.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. This interview is a chance to better understand what mourning is so you can move through the process in a healthy way.

Funerals and the Grief Process

The episode begins with Valerie explaining the first stage of grief, which is acceptance, and how the funeral or memorial service fits into that part of the process.

Next Valerie explains how the benefits of being around other people while going through the early stages of grief, including going out into society after losing someone you care about.

If you have ever experienced mourning, then you know it can be difficult to plaster on a smile and hold your emotions together when in the company of others.

Grief Is not All Pain and Heartbreak

Then Valerie explains why feelings of mourning and grief are not always the drawn-out, painful process that they expect. During the podcast Valerie also addresses these questions:

- How can I focus on something besides the sense of loss?
- What are the benefits of attending a funeral or memorial?
- Can I still get closure if my loved one’s remains were cremated?
- Is death the only thing in life that causes these kinds of feelings?
- What is the real purpose of a funeral when it comes to grief?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I want to know more about mourning? Could I use help pre-planning my wishes to take that stress off my family? If you answered “Yes” to either or both, then Martin Brothers is ready to help.

Mourning Beyond the Funeral Service

Next Valerie talks about the timeline for grief, why it is different for each person, and when those feelings are most likely to make a reappearance in your life.

Valerie then segues into addressing some of the ways people might choose to grieve beyond attending a funeral or memorial service.

Not having a funeral service could prevent your loved ones from being able to grieve you in healthy ways. Wouldn’t you like to know more about how a celebration of your life could benefit your family and friends?

Valerie wraps things up by sharing her final thoughts about why grief, mourning, funerals, and memorials are just words, and what’s really important when you lose someone in your life.

Do You Need Help with Mourning?

Do you need help with mourning a loss? Do you want to know how you can help your family mourn after your eventual passing? Listen to the entire episode now, then share your questions below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Martin Brothers Funeral Services has more than 100 years of experience in providing thoughtful, dedicated services to families dealing with loss. If you are ready to take care of funeral pre-arrangements, have additional questions about their services, or are dealing with a loss, please contact them at their Vancouver office.

Martin Brothers Funeral Services

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