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Have you ever wondered why eulogies are important? Are they even necessary? If you haven\u2019t given thought to the tributes people will use to remember you, then you could cause your family added stress during an already difficult time.

A funeral is the last chance most people have to pay public tribute to a lost friend or relative. Should you be asked to give a eulogy tomorrow, would you understand the importance of tributes for the deceased for other mourners attending the funeral service?

If you\u2019re interested in knowing why eulogies are important, then you\u2019ll 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 tributes for the deceased.

Putting together a tribute for a loved one\u2019s funeral can be overwhelming. AARP* says that sharing your memories with other mourners is the greatest gift you can give. This interview is a chance to learn about the different tributes that honor the deceased at funerals.

Where to Start When Planning a Eulogy for a Loved One

This episode starts out with Valerie explaining what to do first when you\u2019re asked to plan a eulogy for an old friend, family member, or someone else who is close to you.

Putting together a eulogy while mourning can be difficult, especially when you stop to consider that there are only a few days between the person dying and the date of their funeral.

If you\u2019re ever called upon to put together tributes for the deceased, then you may consider services offered by the funeral home to help relieve some of the stress from the situation.

How to Arrange a Tribute to Honor the Deceased

Then Valerie goes on to talk about putting everything together for a tribute, once you finish collecting your thoughts, notes, and photographs. She also answers these questions during the podcast:

- Is there anything I should avoid saying when writing a eulogy?
- How can I pay tribute to someone who wasn\u2019t a saint?
- What if I\u2019m too emotional to speak during the funeral service?

Now ask yourself two questions: Do I know how I\u2019d write a eulogy for a deceased loved one? Have I discussed what I want for my funeral with my family? If you answered \u201cNo\u201d to either or both of these questions, then it\u2019s time to consider benefits of funeral pre-planning.

What to Expect when Putting Together a Tribute

Then Valerie details what to expect when putting together slideshows, static photo displays, or other types of tributes besides writing a eulogy for the deceased.

Even though your grief may cloud your thoughts, knowing what to expect can help you add memories to tributes for the deceased, so you really honor them at their funeral service.

Considering the different types of tributes available with today\u2019s technology, it only makes sense to take advantage of services a funeral home offers for help. What\u2019s preventing you from asking them for advice and assistance?

Valerie wraps up the episode with some final thoughts about tributes used to honor the deceased at funerals and other memorial services.

Could You Use Help with Planning a Tribute?

Do you want to know more about tributes to honor your loved ones? Does the thought of speaking in public add stress to your grief? Listen to the entire podcast now. Then share your questions or stories with us below. We look forward to hearing from 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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*http://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-03-2013/how-to-write-a-eulogy.html