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Have you ever attended a funeral for a close friend? Perhaps you\u2019ve experienced a similar, significant loss in life. If you\u2019ve ever lost a close friend, then you know it can be just as hard as losing a blood relative or other family member.

Words often fail when a friend we love and care about passes from this life. Have you ever considered asking a funeral home for references to help deal with your grief?

If you\u2019re interested in learning more about grief and the emotions it causes, then invest 20 minutes to listen to Forever in their Hearts, where Erik Reynolds talks with Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services about dealing with a significant loss.

There is no perfect way to respond to grief. News publications like the Huffington Post* offer generic tips, but that\u2019s fairly impersonal. This interview is a way to learn how to deal with your grief and the emotions it brings.

Is It Normal to Grieve Those Who Aren\u2019t Related to Me?

Erik kicks off the episode by asking Valerie to discuss her insight about grief and whether it\u2019s okay to grieve those who aren\u2019t related to us.

Valerie explains her views on this topic based on her long career in the funeral industry and reaches out to listeners who might be going through these emotions right now.

If you\u2019re grieving the loss of a friend and have trouble moving past the sadness, then it may be time to ask a funeral home for advice to help with your grief.

Expressing Grief in Healthy Ways

Next Valerie addresses some healthy ways that people can grieve even when the emotions threaten to take over. She also provides answers to these questions:

- How do I respond to people who don\u2019t expect me to be this sad?
- What can I do for the family of a close friend who passes away?
- Are there ways I can help even if I\u2019m overwhelmed with grief?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Are you grieving the loss of a friend? Do the emotions associated with grief keep you from living life to its fullest? If you answered \u201cYes\u201d to either of these questions, then contact a Vancouver funeral home for resources to help begin the healing process.

How to Commemorate a Lost Loved One

Then Valerie discusses ways that you can commemorate the loss of a friend in the Vancouver area, even if the family chooses not to have a public service.

You may be surprised at some of the token things you can do that will help you make great strides in the process of grieving the loss of a friend.

Whether you lost a beloved friend recently, or you\u2019re holding on to grief over someone you lost in the past, Martin Brothers Funeral Homes has the resources to help. Why aren\u2019t you accepting what they offer?

Valerie wraps up the episode by sharing her final thoughts on ways to deal with emotions while grieving the loss of a friend in the Vancouver area.

Are You Ready to Begin the Healing Process?

Do you want to learn more about recovering from grief? Are you ready to start living life to its fullest again? After you listen to the episode, please share your thoughts and questions about grief in the section below. We look forward to discussing your feedback.

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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