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Attending a funeral is tough, especially on family members. Are you trying to move forward without a loved one lost? Do you dread going through life alone after a funeral or memorial? Fortunately a funeral home\u2019s assistance does not cease with the end of the service.

When a funeral or memorial service is over and everyone goes back to their day-to-day routines, this is often when the grief sets in. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if there was a place you could call for help?

If you want to know more about funeral home aftercare programs, 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 what they offer in Vancouver, B.C.

Life after a funeral or memorial service can seem bleak. This interview is a chance to learn how funeral home aftercare programs can help you get through this period of grief.

Where to Begin after the Funeral

The episode kicks off with Valerie explaining more details about the funeral home aftercare programs offered on the Martin Brothers website.



Next Valerie outlines some of the government benefits available to Canadians, and how this could help with funeral expenses.

Some of these benefits are ongoing. Valerie explains which ones you\u2019re entitled to apply for and how Martin Brothers can help, and what information you need to get started.

If you want to save your family the trouble of finding calm in the chaos in the unfortunate event of your passing, then you might consider pre-arranging your final wishes.

The Real Value of Aftercare Services

Next Valerie goes on to talk about the real value of a funeral chapel\u2019s aftercare services. During the podcast she discusses answers to questions such as:

- How will my family know when aftercare services are complete?
- What happens if I need something after funeral home business hours?
- Will Martin Brothers be able to answer all the questions I have?
- Is it okay if my family only needs the initial aftercare visit?
- Now ask yourself these two questions: Have I recently experienced the death of a loved one? Do I need help moving through the stages of grief? If you answered yes to either or both questions then you may benefit from funeral home aftercare programs.

What Aftercare Services Provide

Then Valerie discusses other things aftercare services provide beyond paperwork and registering for funeral-related benefits for families suffering the loss of a loved one.

Valerie segues to the grief process and explains what aftercare services can help families who are having trouble moving through the various stages of grief.

Aftercare programs through Martin Brothers\u2019 funeral chapel also include funeral pre-planning. Planning your wishes now can help ease your family\u2019s grief when the unthinkable happens.

The episode concludes with Valerie offering a few final bits of advice about the aftercare services provided by Martin Brothers in Vancouver, B.C.

Do You Want to Know More Funeral Home Aftercare Programs?

Have you recently experienced the death of someone close to you? Do you want to know more about how funeral home aftercare programs can help after the memorial service or funeral?

Listen to the entire podcast now, and then when you finish, please share your questions and comments below where 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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBrothersFuneralChapelsBcLtd
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