Have you ever reflected on how people might remember you if the unthinkable happens? Do you have any special wishes for your funeral service? If you haven’t started pre-planning your funeral, then you risk leaving it up to your grieving loved ones to plan out after you’re gone.

Pre-planning your funeral offers advantages to both you and your loved ones. Aren’t you curious about how a Vancouver funeral home can provide you with peace of mind about your final wishes?

If you’re interested in knowing more about pre-planning a funeral for peace of mind, then you’ll want to invest 20 minutes for this edition of Forever in their Hearts, where host Erik Reynolds talks to Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services in Vancouver about the benefits of planning ahead.

Pre-planning a funeral makes the grieving process easier for your loved ones. Some churches now hold funeral planning workshops*. This interview is a chance to learn how to achieve peace of mind through pre-planning your own wishes in the Vancouver.

Why Should I Pre-Arrange My Funeral?

This episode kicks off with Valerie explaining why you should pre-arrange your funeral or memorial service, and how a funeral home can help you start the process.

For many people in Vancouver, their only experience talking with funeral planning is when someone else dies. Going through the pre-planning for their own funeral now can help their loved ones in the event of an unexpected tragedy.

If you’ve never stopped to think about all the benefits of pre-planning your last wishes for a funeral service or memorial after cremation, then you could inadvertently add stress on the family members responsible for this after you’re gone.

When Is the Best Time to Pre-Arrange My Funeral Wishes?

Next Valerie the best time to begin the pre-planning process when it comes to your wishes for your own funeral or memorial. She also answers these questions during the podcast:

- Should I pre-arrange my funeral before I get married?
- Do I have to limit myself to traditional funeral plans?
- What if I change my mind about my wishes after pre-planning?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Could I benefit from knowing more about the benefits of pre-planning? Do I want to give my family peace of mind if the unthinkable happens? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, then call Martin Brothers to begin the process.

How Can I Be Sure My Wishes Are Carried Out?

Then Valerie describes the system the staff uses at Martin Brothers to keep track of your wishes, even if you change your mind about something at a later time.

Valerie also points out that not all funerals are the same, even among people in the same family. She also offers suggestions for couples who might want completely different services.

Planning a funeral ahead of time allows your family the peace of mind to grieve without added stress. Doesn’t your family deserve the gift that pre-planning your funeral would provide?

The episode wraps up with Valerie sharing her final thoughts about pre-planning a funeral for peace of mind, and how Martin Brothers can help you pre-plan your own wishes.

Are You Ready to Begin Pre-Planning Your Last Wishes?

Do you have specific things you want done at your funeral? Could you use the trusted advice of a funeral home with a long history of helping those in the Vancouver area plan services and memorials for both themselves and their loved ones?

After you listen to the podcast, please share your questions and thoughts on this topic in the space below. We look forward to hearing what you have to say as well as discussing those comments 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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