Do you want to send a departed family member out in style? Are you in need of a unique venue to hold a memorial to celebrate the life of a loved one lost? A yacht can provide a private space to hold an intimate gathering to remember and grieve together with family and friends.

When people think of holding a memorial service for someone who has passed away, they picture a funeral chapel filled with carefully arranged flowers and meaningful hymns played on an organ. Can you imagine the tranquility offered by a venue on the water?

If you want to learn more about Pacific Ceremony services onboard the yacht, 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 this unique service.

Water has often been associated with healing properties. This interview is a chance to learn how to tap into that aquatic aura of calm aboard the Pacific Ceremony yacht.

Do Services at Sea Require Scattering Remains?

The episode begins with Valerie answering whether families need to scatter remains to have a funeral service or memorial in Vancouver upon the Pacific Ceremony yacht.

Next Valerie explains why going out on the yacht appeals to families who plan a traditional burial for their loved one lost.

Planning a funeral or memorial that includes a service at sea offers a unique way to help mourning loved ones find closure for the departed.

What to Expect at a Service at Sea on the Pacific Ceremony

Then Valerie describes what loved ones of the deceased can expect when attending a service at sea without the scattering of remains. She also answers questions such as:

- What elements of a traditional funeral can I have aboard the yacht?
- Is a service at sea a formal occasion or can it be something informal?
- Does a service at sea have to follow the same timeline as a traditional funeral?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I want to honor a loved one lost in a unique way? Would my family benefit from having a yacht as a memorial venue? If you answered “yes” to either or both questions then a service at sea on the Pacific Ceremony may fit your plans.

The Pacific Ceremony vs. Regular Charter Boats

Next Valerie addresses the benefits of using the Pacific Charter from Martin Brothers in Vancouver over regular charter boats.

Families mourning a loved one lost may require a special touch during a memorial or funeral service, and Pacific Ceremony services onboard the yacht can provide them.

If you’re pre-planning your funeral services, then the yacht offer a serene venue to help your loved ones move through the various stages of grief after your passing.

Valerie wraps up the episode with some final thoughts including how you can receive one-on-one advice for your family’s unique situation.

Does a Memorial or Service at Sea Appeal to You?

Do you want to know more about Pacific Ceremony services onboard the yacht? Does a service at sea sound like the right option for your family? Leave your comments and questions in the space below after you listen to the podcast, so we can discuss 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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