Not every funeral service or memorial will be attended by a large crowd. Have you ever been to a funeral or memorial attended by a small group of mourners? Are you aware of the venues to hold funerals for small groups? A funeral is important regardless of the number of people who attend.

Some people think funerals for small groups aren’t worth the time it takes to plan them. Can you see any advantages to holding a funeral for a smaller group of attendees?

If you want to know more about funerals for small groups, 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 offers advice based on her experiences as a funeral director.

Funerals are a way to commemorate the life of a loved one lost. This interview is an opportunity to learn the importance of funerals and memorials for smaller groups.

Are Funerals for Smaller Groups Worth It?

Valerie kicks off the episode by addressing the concept that people think that they can’t, or shouldn’t, have a service unless they have a large group of family or friends who will attend.

Then Valerie talks about the benefits of holding a funeral for a limited number of people.

If you are thinking about pre-planning your funeral but aren’t sure a large group will attend, then this podcast will confirm why you should plan anyway.

How Plans for a Small Funeral Might Be Different

Next Valerie segues to the topic of venue and discusses places to hold small gatherings other than churches and cemeteries. She also answers questions like:

- Does Martin Brothers in Vancouver offer an on site funeral chapel?
- Is there any thing as a funeral services that is too small to plan?
- Do I have to limit a small funeral to a small list of simple details?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I want to know more about planning a small memorial? Do I want to make my funeral wishes known before it’s too late? If you answered “Yes” to either or both questions, then this podcast provides the answers.

Small Funerals in the Comfort of Your Home

Then Valerie addresses the concept of having funerals or memorials for smaller groups in the comfort of your family’s home.

Vancouver, British Columbia has third and fourth generation homes. It is only natural that families might want to hold a small memorial in these or similar private residences.

Having a funeral home help plan a small memorial can give you the time you need to connect with others at the funeral and move through that phase of the grieving process.

The episode wraps up with Valerie offering some final advice on funerals for smaller groups in Vancouver.

Do You Want to Know More about Small Funerals?

Do you have questions about small memorials or funeral services? Are you aware of venues beyond the cemetery or a church? Listen to the podcast now and then share any questions or comments you have below. We look forward to discussing them 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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