Attending a funeral is tough, especially on the family members. Have you ever experienced moving forward without a loved one lost? Do you dread going through life alone after a funeral? Fortunately a funeral home’s assistance does not cease with the end of the funeral service.

When a memorial service is over and everyone goes back to their day-to-day routines, this is often when the grief sets in. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a place you could call for help?

If you want to know more about what to do with ashes after cremation, 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 about some of your options in Vancouver.

Cremation is a popular choice for many families when planning funeral wishes. This interview is a chance to learn options for handling the remains after the memorial service.

What Most People Do with Cremated Remains

Valerie kicks off the episode by discussing what most people do with cremated remains, including placing them in a niche, burying them, or scattering them.

She goes on to explain that while she has seen a lot of unusual options for cremated ashes, there are times when a family’s wishes still surprise her.

Next Valerie goes on to explain some of the other options for keeping cremated remains that take place outside of a cemetery.

If you inherited the cremated remains of a beloved family member, or even a pet, then you might use one of suggestions in this podcast for what to do with ashes.

Long Term Solutions for Cremated Ashes

Then Valerie goes on to offer long-term solutions for keeping the ashes of a loved one lost. She also answers questions like:

- What is a niche wall and how does it hold cremated ashes?
- Do graves purchased for remains differ from traditional plots?
- Will multiple caskets and urns fit into a standard casket grave?
- What are some options for scattering remains in Vancouver?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Have I been entrusted with someone’s ashes? Am I unsure what to do with cremated remains? If you answered yes to either or both questions then you may benefit from the information in this podcast.

What You Should Know Before Scattering Remains

Next Valerie delves deeper into the topic of scattering remains, including where it’s legal to scatter cremated ashes in Canada, and which areas to avoid.

Valerie then goes on to explain about the Scattering at Sea ceremony, an exclusive service offered by Martin Brothers Funeral Home in Vancouver, B.C.

Lasting memorials for a loved one lost go beyond what happens to their remains. Valerie explains how you can create a legacy that goes on for generations.

The episode concludes with Valerie sharing some final thoughts about

Do You Want More Info about What to Do with Ashes after Cremation?

Are you at a loss for what to do with the cremated remains of a loved one lost? Do you want to know more about what your options are for honoring someone who passed away?

After you listen to the podcast, please share your questions and comments in the area below. We look forward to discussing this topic 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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