Have you ever attended a funeral that had personalized touches to memorialize the loved one lost? Do you ever wonder how your loved ones will personalize the celebration of your life? A funeral can be as unique as the DNA of the person who passed away.

It may be difficult to plan a personalized funeral while grieving the loss of someone you love. Do you know where to turn for help?

If you want to learn more about personalizing a funeral service, 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 shares ideas for customization.

Personalizing a funeral can provide heartfelt memories to the memorial for a deceased family member or friend. This interview explores options available in Vancouver, BC.

Why You Aren’t Limited to a Cookie Cutter Funeral Package

The episode kicks off with Valerie explaining why not all funerals have to look the same or follow the same kind of program.

Next Valerie shares what you can expect when personalizing a funeral service or memorial for a loved one lost.

Valerie’s suggestions aren’t limited to planning a funeral for someone who has already passed away. You can also use them for pre-planning your own final wishes.

Things You Can Do to Personalize a Service

Then Valerie segues into some of the things you can do to personalize a funeral service. She also tackles questions such as:

- What information do I need when making funeral arrangements?
- What things from someone’s life can translate into a funeral service?
- What can I expect to pay for a service with this level of customization?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I want to personalize the next funeral service I plan? Do I need help finding which personal touches fit my family’s budget? If you answered “yes” to either or both of these questions, then the information in this podcast can help.

Funerals for Families Who Are Steeped in Tradition

Next Valerie addresses some options for families who are steeped in the traditional memorials and funeral services.

She goes on to discuss the various types of tradition - family, cultural, or ethnic, for example - that could be observed during a funeral service or memorial.

The funeral chapel is there for you and your family during a mournful time in your life. It’s important to rely on the people who can help you with personalizing a funeral service.

Valerie wraps up the episode with some final thoughts for how you can customize a funeral or memorial while respecting traditional aspects of the service.

Do You Want a Customized Funeral?

Do you want to learn more about personalizing a funeral service? Do you have ideas for your own celebration of life that you’d like in writing before tragedy strikes?

Listen to the entire podcast now and then ask your questions or share your 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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