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Have you ever wondered what happens after a funeral when everyone's gone? Do you know the best way to communicate with friends and family after losing a loved one? If you assume things about others after a funeral, then it could lead you to a social faux pas.

There are a lot of emotions that happen during a funeral, and even more that happen right after the funeral is over and everyone has left. Are you prepared to deal with the dismal feelings that follow a funeral?

If you'd like to learn more about feeling alone after the funeral is over, 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.

In this episode, Erik and Valerie discuss what takes place after the funeral, and answer the question: What do you do when you find yourself alone after the funeral gathering is over?

What Should I Do After the Funeral Is Over and Everyone Is Gone?

This episode starts off with Valerie addressing some of the traits shared by different types of funerals. She also talks about the first thing you should do after the funeral is over and everyone has gone.

Next Valerie points out that although people experience grief in different ways, there is a common thing that happens after a funeral. She illustrates the point with a metaphor sure to resonate with many listeners.

If you haven't had the experience of being alone after a loss, then a Vancouver funeral home can help put you in touch with resources to help get you through this difficult time.

How Long Is Too Long to Be Alone After a Funeral?

Then Valerie talks about how long is too long to be alone after the funeral is over. She also addresses the answers to these frequently asked questions:

- Is it okay to ask others to be around if I'm too lonely?
- Why aren't my friends calling and what can I do about it?
- What should I do about guilt over feeling like myself again?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do you know how long is too long to be alone after a funeral is over? Do you know healthy ways to deal with your grief? If you answered "No" to either or both of these questions, then it's time to contact Martin Brothers to ask for help.

How Can I Let My Loved Ones Know that I'm Feeling Better?

Next the topic turns to how to let friends and extended family know that you're ready to "get back to normal" after the time you spent grieving after a funeral.

Valerie offers tips for reaching out to friends and extended family members, and offers suggestions for things to do and say to get the ball rolling.

After losing a loved one, life will never be normal again but your loved one would not have wanted for you to put your life on hold. What's keeping you from taking the advice Valerie shares in this episode?

The episode wraps up with Valerie sharing her final thoughts and suggestions about being alone after the funeral is over.

Are You Ready to Learn How to Cope with Loss in Healthy Ways?

Do you want to know how to prepare for coping after a funeral is over and everyone leaves? Could you use some help learning how to get back to "normal" life again? After the podcast, if you have questions or comments please share them below where we can talk about 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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