Has your family discussed funeral pre-planning? Do you know what options are available to you in the Vancouver area? If you’ve never considered all the services available, then you could be missing out on an opportunity to have a unique and meaningful memorial.

Funeral and memorial services are not limited to physical locations such as funeral chapels in B.C. Are you aware of the different options for celebrating the life of a deceased loved one at sea?

If you want to know more about options for scattering cremated remains, 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 what they offer that is unique to their business.

Scattering the cremated remains of a departed loved one is an irreversible decision. This interview explains how Martin Brothers can add emotional value of a permanent feature to this idyllic service.

Scattering at Sea Options

This episode kicks off with Valerie explaining what Martin Brothers offers in terms of your scattering at sea options and what takes place during this type of unique memorial service for loved ones who have passed away.

Our parents and their friends are getting older and many of them are facing their own mortalities. Scattering at sea is a unique option they might choose in their funeral pre-planning.

If you have never considered what to do with cremated remains, even ones in your possession from loved ones lost years ago, then this option from Martin Brothers can help you create a lasting memory.

What to Expect During the Service

Next Valerie explains that attending a funeral or memorial service can make people nervous, especially when it’s something different. She goes on to answer these questions about what you can expect:

- How does dedicated scattering at sea services differ from a funeral?
- What kind of transportation is used to go out onto the water?
- Can my family choose a specific place to scatter a loved one’s ashes?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I know how I want my family to remember me after I die? Have I talked to my family about funeral pre-planning? If you answered “No” to either or both questions, then it’s time to talk to a Vancouver funeral director about your options.

Who Is Likely to Benefit from This Type of Service

Then Valerie talks about the memorial portion of a dedicated scattering at sea services and some suggestions for creating a lasting memorial for a loved one whose cremated remains are scattered at sea.

Martin Brothers offers a wide range of options to provide you with a memorial that is as the person whose life is being celebrated, whether you want a full service at sea or just a small memorial after a larger funeral service.

The aquatic landscape around Vancouver is breathtaking. What’s stopping you from creating a lasting memory for a departed friend or family member by including a scattering at sea as part of their memorial?

The episode wraps up with Valerie sharing some final insights about this service and how Martin Brothers can personalize it to celebrate the life of your loved one lost.

Are You Considering a Service at Sea?

Do you want to know more about this option for honoring a lost loved one? Is this something you’d like to know more about so you can preplan your funeral wishes?

After listening to this interview, please leave any questions or comments you have in the area below. We value your feedback and look forward to discussing dedicated scattering services at sea or any other type of funeral or memorial with 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

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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