Do you know what to expect when a loved one dies? Are you aware of what happens if a loved one dies in their place of residence? When you go into the process of planning a funeral service without knowing what to expect, you could end up feeling stressed as well as grieving.

When people think of a funeral, they think of a tastefully decorated chapel where they can pay their respects to the deceased. Do you know what role family plays in putting together a service for a loved one lost?

If you want to learn more about what to expect the first few days after losing a loved one, 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 practical tips to help.

From getting the body of a loved one lost to the funeral parlor to estimating how many will attend their memorial service, a funeral requires a lot of planning. This interview is your chance to learn tips from an industry professional to help you know what to expect when tragedy strikes.

What to Expect When a Family Member Dies at Home

Valerie kicks off by addressing what you can expect to happen when someone dies in their place of residence. She also reveals the personal touch Martin Brothers offers families in this situation.

Then Valerie draws from personal experience in her job as director of a funeral chapel to look at this situation from two different perspectives.

Regardless of the reason why a person passes away, there are a lot of emotions surrounding the situation. Knowing what to expect can relieve worry about the unknown.

Gathering Paperwork to Meet with a Funeral Director

Next Valerie outlines what paperwork you need to gather for your initial meeting with a funeral director. She also provides answers to questions such as:

What happens if I already have funeral plans at a different funeral chapel?
What reason besides the obituary do I need a photo of the deceased?
What if I meet with the funeral home director but forget the paperwork?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I know what to expect in the days after a loved one’s death? Do I have arrangements in place to help prepare for the inevitable? If you answered “no” to either or both questions then you may wish to contact Martin Brothers in Vancouver.

How to Make Plans for a Funeral or Memorial Service

Then Valerie explains the process for planning a funeral. As she points out, a funeral isn’t like a wedding which includes invitations and RSVPs.

Valerie goes on to share some of the same questions and phrases she uses when having these types of discussions with families who come into their Vancouver funeral parlor.

Grieving is a healthy part of the funeral process. Knowing what to expect the first few days after losing a loved one can help relieve some of the stress and allow you to mourn with your family.

The episode wraps up the episode with Valerie sharing some final thoughts about this topic.

Do You Want to Know More about What to Expect?

Are you interested in knowing what happens in the first few days after losing a loved one? Do you want to be prepared in case you ever have to plan a service to celebrate the life of a loved one lost? After the podcast, comment or ask questions below 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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