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Have you ever had questions about planning a funeral? Would you know where to turn to find authentic answers? The funeral director is often the person to best answer these questions.

Concepts like embalming, cremation times, and funeral processions are foreign terms to someone not regularly involved in funerals and memorial services. Are there any terms or phrases about the funeral process whose meanings leave you baffled?

If you want to learn answers to things like this, 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 questions to ask when arranging a funeral.

The best time to ask questions about arranging a funeral is before tragedy strikes. This interview is a chance to get some answers so you’ll be ready if you ever need this information.

Clothing the Deceased and Viewings

The episode begins with Valerie answering why you may need to bring fresh clothing for a loved one lost even if you do not plan to hold a viewing.

Next Valerie explains why some families may choose not to have a viewing based on her experiences working at the funeral chapel in Vancouver.

Valerie goes on to share how Martin Brothers treats your family member with dignity should you opt to not provide clothing when arranging your lost loved one’s final wishes.

What Is Embalming and Why Does It Happen?

Then Valerie addresses the topic of embalming. Some questions she answers relating to this part of the funeral planning process include:

- What are the benefits of embalming a body?
- What are the physical effects of embalming?
- What is a viewing like without embalming?

Now ask yourself these two things: Do I have questions to ask when arranging a funeral? Could I use help finding the answers to my questions? If you answered “yes” to either or both questions, then contacting a funeral home like Martin Brothers in Vancouver might help.

Practicing Good Funeral Procession Etiquette

Next Valerie reviews common courtesies people can take when encountering a funeral procession for someone else’s loved one lost in their daily travels.

She goes on to explain the symbolic nature of the funeral procession and what respect for the event means to members of the family of the deceased as well as the outside community.

A funeral not only affects a departed person’s loved ones, but also strangers who encounter some part of the funeral process. Funerals are a reminder that life offers no guarantees.

The episode wraps up with Valerie explaining how long it takes to cremate a body and sharing some final thoughts about questions to ask when arranging a funeral.

Do You Have Questions about Funerals?

Are you curious about some part of the funeral process? Do you want to ask something about pre-planning your funeral or memorial service? Use the comments section to ask questions, leave comments, or share personal experiences. 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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