Do you know how much a funeral costs? Are you aware of the fees involved beyond the price of obvious expenditures such as a casket or tombstone? Fortunately you can take steps now to plan for expenses that your family might otherwise inevitably be responsible for paying.

The mere thought of funeral costs can add stress to the overwhelming sense of grief which accompanies the loss of a loved one. Is your family aware of ways to save money on funeral and cremation services?

If you want to know more about how to save money on funeral costs, 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 pre-arranged funeral benefits.

In the current economy, everyone could use ways to save money. This interview outlines some financial benefits of preparing for a funeral before an illness or tragedy takes a loved one.

Saving Money with Pre-Arranged Services

Valerie kicks off the episode by explaining how a pre-arranged funeral saves money for you and your family members. She emphasises benefits of young people doing this, even if they expect to live to see their golden years.

Next Valerie explains some of the tax benefits one can expect to receive when they plan and pay for funerals well in advance of the date for the memorial or burial service.

Regardless of your age, health, or lifestyle, you can begin the process to pre-arrange a funeral or cremation service today on the Martin Brothers’ website.

What a Pre-Arrangement Guarantees

Then Valerie explains what is guaranteed under a pre-arrangement. She also discusses answers to questions such as:

- Is there any paperwork not covered under pre-arranged funerals?
- What if prices and services increase after I pay in advance for a funeral?
- What types of things are not guaranteed under pre-arrangement?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I like to save money? Do I want to relieve my family of the stress of guessing about my final wishes? If you answered “yes” to either or both questions, then you are the perfect candidate for pre-planning a funeral service.

How Do I Know My Wishes Will Be Honored?

Next Valerie talks about what you can expect when you come into Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel to sit down with her to pre-arrange all the details about your funeral wishes.

Valerie then explains how and where she lists details you plan out now in the Martin Brothers records so they can be easily accessed when the unthinkable happens.

Pre-arranging to save money on funeral costs not only gives you peace of mind now, but it also gives your family peace of mind later, allowing them to properly grieve their loved one loss.

Wrapping up the episode, Valerie shares some final details about starting the pre-arrangement process in the Greater Vancouver area.

Do You Want to Save Money on Funeral Costs?

Are you ready to learn more about the benefits of funeral pre-arrangements? Do you want to get started with planning your own funeral wishes? Listen to the whole podcast now, then share your questions and comments in the section 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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