Have you given any thought to pre-planning your funeral wishes? Is this something you've discussed with your family? If your family has no idea what type of service you prefer for your own funeral, then you could add stress to an already difficult time.

A funeral home offers so many services beyond a service or memorial. Are you aware of all the options you could choose from a Vancouver funeral chapel?

If you'd like to learn more about pre-planning a funeral, then 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 about funeral pre-planning, and is it ever too early or too late to pre-plan.

Too many wait until something happens before planning for their funeral. The Globe and Mail* says that in 2012, only 36% of Canadians had pre-planned a funeral, and most of those were inspired to do so after the loss of a loved one. This interview is a chance to learn about pre-planning before tragedy strikes.

When Is the Right Time to Start Planning a Funeral?

The episode kicks off with Valerie addressing the best time to pre-plan a funeral and explains whether it is better to make these difficult decisions at an earlier age or wait until later in life.

Then Valerie segues into how pre-planning affects the price of your funeral or memorial service. She also discloses what happens to your pre-planning wishes should prices increase in the future.

If you haven't started pre-planning your own final wishes then you risk piling tension onto your loved ones during an already stressful time.

What if I Want to Change Something after Pre-planning?

Next Valerie goes on to talk about some of the non-monetary benefits of planning a funeral service in advance. She also discusses the answers to these and other questions:

- What happens if I die before paying off my funeral in advance?
- When is the best age for me to begin planning for my funeral?
- How is the price affected if I change my mind about the details?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I know what I want at my funeral service or memorial? Have I shared these details with my family? If you answered "No" to either or both of these questions, then it's time to contact Martin Brothers to begin the pre-planning process.

Is It Ever Too Late to Begin Pre-planning Funeral Arrangements?

Then Valerie addresses the topic of friends and family members who are older, and whether they still benefit from pre-arranging a funeral service.

Getting started with funeral pre-arrangements is easy. Valerie explains how to get started for those who live in the Vancouver area.

Planning ahead takes an enormous amount of stress off your family's shoulders so they can grieve properly. What's keeping you from using Martin Brothers Funeral Services easy guide to get started?

Valerie wraps up the episode by sharing her final thoughts on the best time to pre-plan a funeral.

Are You Ready to Pre-plan Your Funeral Wishes?

Do you want to have a plan in place for your family to use in the event of your death? Are you ready to talk to your family about your funeral wishes? After listening to this podcast, please share your questions and comments below so we can discuss 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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