Have you ever planned a funeral? Do you know what funeral directors offer? Knowing your options before you have to make memorial service plans at a funeral chapel can take some of the stress out of the situation.

When someone dies, we want to give them a worthy memorial service. Can you see how grief might make it difficult to plan a memorial service and other funeral arrangements?

If you want to know more about options for making funeral arrangements, 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 offers exclusive insight on the topic.

Grieving a loved one lost is difficult enough without trying to make tough choices about their funeral or memorial service. This interview helps explain why you’re not alone during this time.

What to Expect from the Funeral Director

Valerie kicks off the episode by explaining how a funeral director will assist you when it comes time to make funeral arrangements in Vancouver and surrounding areas within British Columbia.

Next Valerie discusses why some options for making funeral arrangements, like choosing between burial and cremation, are not always the first thing discussed with a funeral director.

There are a lot of things to consider when making funeral plans, whether for a loved one who has passed away or when pre-planning your own service.

How to Make Choices While Grieving a Loved One

Then Valerie segues into how you can make informed choices while grieving a loved one lost. She also provides the answers to questions like the ones listed here:

- Can I bring a friend or family member to help make the arrangements?
- Do I need to come into the funeral home immediately after someone dies?
- What happens if I need time to think about all these different decisions?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Have I ever planned a funeral? Am I confident I could plan one while grieving a loved one lost? If you answered “no” to either or both questions, then a funeral director can help with your options for making funeral arrangements while grieving.

How to Know Your Decisions Are the Right Ones

Next Valerie uses first-hand knowledge from her many years in the industry to help you know you’re making the right decisions for your loved one.

Valerie points out what to tell the funeral director when you change your mind or aren’t sure about the choices you’re making when planning a funeral or memorial service.

Another point Valerie discusses is budget. Can you see how knowing what you can afford to spend on a service would impact your decisions when planning one?

Valerie closes out the episode by sharing some final thoughts about your options for making funeral arrangements in the Greater Vancouver area.

Are You Ready to Discuss Funeral Options?

Do you want to know more about what choices you have when planning a service for a loved one lost? Do you want to know what options you have for pre-planning your own service?

Listen to the full podcast now. Afterward please share your questions or comments below, where we can talk through 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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