Don’t loved ones lost deserve to be memorialized in a unique way? Would you know where to begin when planning a special funeral or memorial service? Today’s funeral service might contain unique or traditional elements, or a mixture of both styles.

Planning a funeral and trying to make it unique while grieving the loss of a loved one can be a challenge. Would you know where to begin when planning a special service for a departed family member or other loved one?

If you want to know more about ideas for making a funeral service unique, then listen to this episode of Forever in their Hearts, where host Erik Reynolds discusses the topic with Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services.

Hymns, prayers, and other traditional funeral service elements are well-known. This interview is an opportunity to learn how to plan a service as unique as the loved one you’re mourning.

Memorializing a Loved One in a Unique Way

The episode kicks off with Valerie explaining what sparks her imagination when she hears a question asking about unique ways to memorialize departed loved ones.

Then Valerie segues into specific examples of some of the different ways to memorialize a loved one at their funeral or memorial service.

These types of unique and special services are not only a tribute to the departed loved one, but they can also be a great comfort to the family and friends who are left behind to mourn them.

Unique Funeral Elements and Traditional Services

Next Valerie discusses some of the most unique service elements she’s seen while working at the funeral chapel in Vancouver, BC. She also answers questions like:

- Is it okay to incorporate holiday elements with a funeral service?
- How can we include hobbies and pastimes in a memorial?
- What if my family has well-established funeral service traditions?

Now ask yourself these two things: Is there a special way I’d like my family to remember me after I’m gone? Am I ready to plan the final wishes for my memorial?

If you answered “yes” to either or both questions, then after the podcast visit Martin Brothers’ website to begin the funeral pre-planning process.

Where to Turn When You Aren’t Sure What to Do

Then Valerie talks about where you can turn if you are at a loss for ideas for making a funeral service unique.

Valerie points out that sometimes it takes an outside ear to ask the questions that spark inspiration for creating a special funeral or memorial service with unique elements.

The funeral director is one such person who is there to listen to you and your family when you’re making plans to memorialize a loved one lost.

The episode concludes with some final thoughts from Valerie about ideas for making a funeral service unique.

Do You Need Help Planning a Special Service?

Has the information in this podcast left you wondering about ideas for making a funeral service unique? Do you have a special memory to share about a special memorial service? Leave your questions and thoughts in the comments below where we can discuss 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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