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Do your final wishes include cremation? Are you aware of all the options available for cremation services? If you haven’t considered everything that’s included in a cremation service, then you could be robbing yourself of an end-of-life memory that’s as unique as you are.

Cremation services have changed dramatically. Families who know their options and pre-plan funerals accordingly are able to grieve without the stress of guessing about their departed loved one’s final wishes. Does this describe your family?

If you’re interested in cremation options in Vancouver then you’ll want to invest 20 minutes to listen to this edition of Forever in their Hearts where your host Erik Reynolds interviews Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services in Vancouver, about what’s available to you and your loved ones in the Greater Vancouver area.

Cremation is becoming a popular choice among Canadians. An article in Global News* attributes this to everything from geographic location to affordability of cemetery plots. This interview is an opportunity to learn about cremation options in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and surrounding areas.

What You Need to Know Before Choosing Cremation

Choosing cremation services over a traditional funeral may be more popular, but the two things are not the same. This episode kicks off with Valerie explaining what you need to know before choosing cremation.

Next Valerie talks about the service or celebration options that are available once a cremation is complete. You may be surprised at some of the wide range of cremation options in Vancouver.

If you haven’t considered the benefits of cremation, then you may be putting a lot of stress on your family regarding your final wishes.

How to Go About Scattering Remains in the Vancouver Area

Then Valerie goes on to detail some of the legal aspects of what happens after cremation occurs. She also discusses the answers to questions such as:

- What are my legal options for scattering cremated ashes in Vancouver?
- Where are some other places that I might want to have my ashes scattered?
- How can I visit my loved one’s final resting place if I scatter their ashes?

Now ask yourself these two questions. Does your family know whether you prefer a traditional burial or cremation? Are you considering cremation options in Vancouver when pre-planning your final wishes? If you answered “No” to either or both of these questions it’s time to take a closer look at the options available to you.

Why Your Family Needs to Know Your Final Wishes

When someone dies, their friends and family need time to go through the various stages of the grieving process. Pre-planning your final wishes for your funeral can give your family the peace of mind to mourn without that added burden.

Next Valerie discusses some of the other benefits of funeral pre-planning, and how to let your family know the cremation options in Vancouver that are included in those plans for your final wishes.

Timing and affordability are just two of the things that could affect planning for a funeral. Families that plan ahead can grieve without the added stress of scrambling to make plans at the last minute. What’s stopping your family from planning ahead?

The episode wraps up with Valerie sharing some final thoughts about the importance of discussing funerals with your family, and sharing comments from past clients about the topic.

Are You Ready to Pre-Plan Your Final Wishes?

What cremation services do you plan to include in your final wishes? Have you taken the first step in funeral pre-planning? Listen to the entire podcast now, and then if you have questions or comments, we’d love to discuss those with you in the space below.

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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* http://globalnews.ca/news/480871/burial-vs-cremation/