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Have you ever stopped to think about what a funeral director does when no funerals are scheduled? Do you wonder what goes on behind the scenes in a funeral parlor? Funeral planning is just one aspect of the multi-faceted job of director of a funeral chapel.

Funeral directors not only work during a funeral service, but they also have duties on days when no memorial is scheduled. Do you ever wonder what else a funeral director does within their role at the funeral chapel?

If you want to know more about the job duties of a funeral director, 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 her role in the funeral home.

Funeral directors do more than plan funerals for those living in Greater Vancouver. This interview is a chance to learn more about the day-to-day duties associated with the job.

A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director

The episode begins with Valerie taking listeners through her typical day. She explains the hours that she works as a funeral director and how that benefits the families she serves.

Next Valerie explains that no two days are exactly alike. She gives a brief overview of any number of things that her job may entail during a typical day, from filing papers to sitting down with families.

If you know more about the role a funeral director fills at the funeral chapel, then it could help you know what to expect when it comes to planning a service for a loved one lost.

Customizing Funeral Services for Families

Then Valerie segues into how her job duties of a funeral director for Martin Brothers help families in Vancouver. She also answers these questions during the podcast:

What takes places before a funeral can happen?
How does background work differ for a memorial?
Can I pick a different venue for a funeral service?
How is my loved one lost prepared for a funeral?
Do I have to wait until someone dies to plan a funeral?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I need to talk to someone about funeral planning? Could I use help planning my own final wishes? If you answered “Yes” to either or both questions, then visit the Martin Brothers website via the link below to get started.

Did You Know a Funeral Director Does This?

Next Valerie digs a little deeper into her job and offers a bit of exclusive insight into the more shocking or amusing job duties of a funeral director.

A funeral director is the family’s point of contact through every stage of their grief. Regardless of what else a funeral director does, providing support to grieving families is the top priority.

Valerie’s job as director of a Vancouver funeral chapel means she is not likely to have two days that are exactly alike. Do you want to know more about what her job duties include?

The episode wraps up with Valerie sharing her final thoughts regarding her job duties at a funeral parlor in Vancouver.

Do You Want to Know More?

Do you want to know more about the job duties of a funeral director? Are you curious about their role in the funeral home? After you listen to the entire podcast, please share your thoughts and questions below. We look forward to discussing 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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