Preserving the Funeral Memories

Published: July 9, 2016, 9:59 p.m.

Do you dread the end of a funeral because it signifies the final goodbye to a loved one lost? Have you ever regretted being unable to make it to a funeral service? Keepsake that preserve funeral memories serve as reminders of cherished family and friends no longer with us.

Preserving funeral memories can help collect comments from guests, provide consolation, and help celebrate the life of a loved one lost. Are you aware of the various options available to help preserve memories from a funeral service or memorial?

If you want to learn more about preserving funeral memories, 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 the options they offer.

A preserved funeral memory can help grieving loved ones get through a difficult time. This interview is an opportunity to learn about services offered by one Vancouver funeral parlor.

Where to Start with Preserving Funeral Memories

The episode kicks off with Valerie explaining the reasons behind why people might want to preserve memories from a funeral, memorial, or other celebration of a deceased person’s life.

Next Valerie explains where to start when you want to preserve memories from the day of a funeral service.

The preserved memories of a funeral, memorial, reception, or other type of service can take many forms. Martin Brothers offers a wide range of options to help you remember this day that honors a loved one lost.

Sharing the Day with Absent Loved Ones

Then Valerie points out different ways you can share funeral memories with friends and relatives who can’t make it to the service. During the podcast she also answers questions such as:

- What are the benefits for live streaming a funeral service or memorial?
- How many different options can I choose for preserving funeral memories?
- What if I don’t want a videotape but still want to preserve the day?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I want lasting memories that preserve the celebration of life for a loved one lost? Do I want to know more about options available to me?

If you answered “yes” to either or both questions then you may be interested in visiting the Martin Brothers website or scheduling a time to discuss this with them.

Types of Memorial Items and Ideas

Next Valerie lists some of the memorial items and ideas that Martin Brothers offers to families who want to preserve a funeral or memorial service.

During the Victorian era, preserving funeral memories was a well-respected tradition followed by friends and family during the deceased.

Valerie goes on to discuss some of the options available from one casket company who works closely with Martin Brothers.

Wrapping up the episode, Valerie shares some final thoughts on the topic of preserving funeral memories.

What Memories Would You Like to Preserve?

Do you have questions about the different ways to preserve memories from a funeral or memorial service? Would you like to comment on some option mentioned in the podcast? Share your thoughts below and we will be happy to discuss 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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