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Has your life ever been turned upside down by an unexpected tragedy? Have you ever had the responsibility of choosing a funeral chapel and planning a service with very little warning? These situations can be harrowing if you aren’t sure what to expect.

When someone dies, the weight of grief makes it that much more difficult to make informed choices. Can you see where knowing what to expect before tragedy strikes might help?

If you want to know more about what to expect when you need a funeral home, 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 who shares first-hand advice.

Nobody looks forward to the day when they have to use a funeral home. This interview shares exclusive information from an industry expert to help lift some of that weight off your shoulders.

The First Step When Someone Dies

The episode begins with Valerie explaining the first step you should take after someone dies. The tips apply whether you are there for a loved one’s last breath or receive news of their passing via a telephone call.

Then Valerie explains whether you need to rush off to the funeral home immediately. She also outlines what the funeral home handles so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

If you have never planned a funeral or been faced with an unexpected death, then fear of the unknown could make it hard for you to go through the stages of grief in a healthy way.

What You Need to Bring to the Funeral Home

Next Valerie shares when the best time is to sit down and make the full arrangements for a funeral, cremation, or memorial service. She also answers questions such as:

- Do I need to do everything during a single appointment?
- What do I need to bring when I make funeral arrangements?
- Where can I get help if I don’t have all the information I need?

Now ask yourself these two questions: Would I know what to expect if someone passed away abruptly? Do I know their funeral wishes? If you answered “no” to either or both questions, then this podcast can help you resolve your unanswered questions.

How Do I Know What Funeral Home to Use?

Then Valerie explains how to know which funeral home to use, beginning with how closely it pays to listen to the recommendations of friends and family members.

Valerie goes on to explain how attending a funeral for someone else in the past might affect your decision about how to know what funeral home to use.

You might choose a funeral home based on its location and the area it serves. Can you see the benefit of using an all-service funeral home, which serves all of Greater Vancouver?

The episode wraps up with Valerie offering some final information about what to expect when you need a funeral home.

Do You Have a Funeral Home Selected?

Do you know what to expect when you need a funeral home? Which funeral home will you use? Listen to the entire podcast now. Once you finish, please share your thoughts in the comments area below. We’d love to discuss them and answer any questions you might have.

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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