The Career of a Funeral Director

Published: Aug. 14, 2015, 6:39 p.m.

Have you ever wondered about the life of a funeral director? Are you curious about what the career entails from day to day? Working as a funeral director is a chance to help grieving families achieve peace of mind, and it takes a special person to fill the role.

The career of a funeral director is not for everyone. It requires being able to work with a wide range of personality types under some of the worst circumstances life has to offer. Are you curious as to why someone might choose to work in the funeral industry?

If you want to know more about the career 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 as she offers exclusive insight.

Funeral directors are vital to the Greater Vancouver community. This interview offers a chance to get to know more about a familiar face from a local funeral parlor.

Why Become a Funeral Director?

Valerie kicks off the episode by recalling her earliest memories related to funerals. One of these memories reflects on her childhood perspective of the first time she attended the funeral of a loved one lost.

Then Valerie explains how even at that young age, she had opinions about the choices made regarding the funeral. She goes on to share about a high school incident that further nudged her toward her current career.

If you want to know more about the funeral home industry industry, then you will not want to miss this podcast about Valerie’s career as a funeral director in Vancouver.

Funeral Industry Jobs

Next Valerie turns to the emotions tied to her career as a funeral director. During the podcast she also answers these questions:

Is the job of a funeral director always sad?
What are some rewards of working in a funeral parlor?
How does a funeral director benefit grieving families?
Is cremation eliminating the need for funeral directors?
Can I hold a memorial service some time after the death?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Do I want to know more about the career of a funeral director? Do I have questions only a funeral director can answer? If you answered “Yes” to either or both, then use the information below to contact Martin Brothers for more information.

Funerals, Memorials, and the Vancouver Community

Then Valerie explains why funerals and memorials are still a necessary part of the community living in and around the area of Greater Vancouver.

Funerals are hard. They cost money. You have to put effort into planning. You cannot, however, put a price on the value of the assistance of a funeral director.

A funeral director does so much more than guide families through the planning and service of a funeral, cremation, or other memorial. Do you want to know more about how a funeral director could benefit your family in the case of a loved one lost?

Valerie wraps up the episode by sharing some final thoughts and information regarding her career as a funeral director in Vancouver.

Do You Want to Know More about Funeral Careers?

Are you interested in learning more about a career as a funeral director? Do you have other questions about jobs at a funeral parlor? Listen now to the entire episode, then share your thoughts and questions below where we can discuss them together.

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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