Have you ever had questions about planning a funeral? Would you know where to turn to find authentic answers? The funeral director is the best person to answer these questions for you.

The first step in planning a funeral or memorial service is knowing where to start. Doesn’t it make sense to know what to ask before you need the services of a funeral chapel?

If you want to learn more about funeral planning, 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 about common questions to ask a funeral director.

Grief adds stress to the job of planning a funeral or memorial for a loved one lost. This interview is an opportunity to learn what to ask before a tragic situation occurs.

The Timeline for Making Funeral Arrangements

Valerie begins the episode by discussing how soon you have to start making arrangements after a loved one has died.

Then Valerie goes on to compare what families instinctively want to do after losing a loved one and the advice she urges them to consider.

Losing a family member is difficult enough without adding stress. Your best choice of funeral home in Vancouver, BC is one that not only takes care of the deceased, but also the living.

Choosing a Cremation or a Burial

Next Valerie discusses another of the common questions to ask a funeral director - cremation or burial? During the podcast she answers these follow-up questions regarding the topic:

- Is it cheaper to cremate than to bury?
- Are there more benefits for cremation or burial?
- What resources can I use to help me decide?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I want to do the right thing when planning a funeral? Do I have questions for a funeral director about planning a ceremony? If you answered “yes” to either or both questions, then you should contact a Vancouver funeral home to get answers sooner than later.

Preparing for Your Funeral Planning Appointment

Then Valerie explains what you should take to the funeral home when planning a service or memorial.

Valerie takes a moment to share what it’s like from the perspective of a grieving family member and shares what she says to someone in that situation.

Nobody wants to plan a funeral. Knowing you have the information you need to make the best choices about funeral planning can help your family find peace of mind in a difficult time.

Valerie wraps up the episode by sharing final thoughts, including what to look for in a funeral director to help you know you’re in the right place.

Do You Have a Question for a Funeral Director?

Do you have something not addressed in these common questions to ask a funeral director? Are you unsure where to find answers? Leave your questions, comments, and personal stories in the comments below where we can talk about them together.

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

Vancouver: Funeral Services Centre
3398 Dunbar Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6S 2C1

Telephone Number: 778.330.7799
Toll Free Number: 1.800.382.2901
Fax Number: 778.330.7633

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