Do you ever drive past a cemetery and wonder how people rank getting a stately monument? Have you given any thought to what type of memorial you want for your own plot? If you have never planned a burial or cremation, then you may be surprised at the regulations surrounding them.

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When a loved one dies, honoring their final wishes is the last gift that you can give them in your lifetime. Are you aware of the limitations city government places on things like headstones and other graveside memorials?

If you want to know more about monuments and memorials, 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 who explains your options in Vancouver.

Understanding cemetery regulations before you begin planning a burial or other memorial service can take some of the stress out of the process. This interview is a chance to learn more.

Understanding Vancouver Cemetery Bylaws and Rules

Valerie kicks off the cemetery by explaining some of the bylaws and rules associated with Vancouver cemeteries.

Next she explains why you are less likely to see large monuments and upright headstones in newer cemeteries on the west coast. She also shares the reason why some cemeteries don’t use any markers, and how you’d find a loved one’s final resting area in this type of graveyard.

If you plan out funeral wishes for yourself or someone else without knowing cemetery regulations, then you increase the risk of problems that could interfere with the graveside service.

How to Select a Memorial for a Cemetery Plot

Valerie then explains how to select monuments and memorials for cemetery plots in Vancouver. She also touches on the following questions and their answers:

What type of material is used to make cemetery monuments?
Can I request a tombstone in a different color than gray?
Is there someone who can help me choose a monument?
Are there any limitations on memorial designs or styles?
How do I order a memorial stone for a Vancouver burial service?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I know what type of memorial I want on my final resting place? Do I have someone who can help me make decisions in a time of grief? If you answered “No” then after the podcast be sure to contact Martin Brothers for assistance.

Memorials for Loved Ones not in a Cemetery

Next Valerie segues into memorials for loved ones who were not buried in a cemetery, such as a departed loved one whose ashes were spread in a Martin Brothers’ ceremony at sea.

Valerie explains ways you can memorialize a loved one inside a cemetery. She then goes on to explain what options you could have in a municipality like Vancouver to create a lasting monument or memorial for a loved one lost.

Knowing what options you have after a friend or family member helps reduce stress as you pass through the stages of grief. Have you given thought to how Martin Brothers can help?

The episode wraps up with Valerie sharing some final thoughts on the topic, including when the perfect time is to place a marker on a final resting place of a loved one.

Do You Need Help Ordering or Placing a Cemetery Monument?

Do you want to know more about monuments and memorials? Could you use help ordering or placing a headstone for a loved one lost? Listen to the podcast now, then share your questions and personal stories 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

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