Preparing for the Death of a Loved One

How can we make the best of the time we have with a loved one who will be passing soon? What can we do to prepare to lose someone who is near and dear to our heart? Knowing what to expect in this situation can be a weight off your shoulders when you’re facing a loved one’s death.When you’re at the bedside of a family member or close friend who is dying, it can be difficult to know what to do. Is this something you’ll have to face with an elderly or very ill loved one?If you want to know more about preparing for the death of a loved one, then listen to this episode of Forever in their Hearts, where host Erik Reynolds interviews Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services about this topic.A loved one’s passing is such a tragic event. This interview is your chance to learn how to prepare when your loved one is expected to pass away soon.How to Begin to Prepare to Lose a Loved OneThis episode kicks off with Valerie discussing the different ways that you might prepare for the loss of a loved one who is expected to pass away soon.Then Valerie defines the term “anticipatory grief”. She goes on to explain why anticipatory grief is an important part of the overall grieving process.During the podcast you’ll hear Valerie share condolences she might use when talking with families who use Martin Brothers services at their funeral chapel in Vancouver.When to Contact the Funeral HomeNext Valerie answers whether or not it is necessary for you to contact the funeral home before a loved one dies. She goes on to answer related questions like:- When is the best time to contact the funeral home to prepare for a loss?- Are there any benefits to contacting the funeral home before someone dies?- What information does the funeral home need during the initial contact?Now ask yourself these two things: Is someone close to me expected to pass away in the near future? Do I want to know more about planning a funeral before someone dies?If you answered “Yes” to either or both of these questions, then use the link below to visit Martin Brothers’ website and begin the process of pre-arranging a funeral or memorial service in Vancouver.What Can I Expect When a Loved One Passes?Valerie segues into walking us through what we can expect to happen if we are present at the time that a loved one dies.Then Valerie compares and contrasts between a home death and someone dying in either a nursing home or a hospital.You may be surprised at how much flexibility you have when it comes time to let funeral home staff take a deceased family member from the place of death to the funeral parlor.Valerie wraps things up by sharing her final thoughts on preparing for the death of a loved one including a reminder that grief is an individual thing.Do You Need to Prepare for a Loved One’s Passing?Is someone close to you facing a health crisis that will result in death? Could you or your family benefit from information about preparing for the death of a loved one? Listen to the podcast now and then share your questions and concerns below where we can discuss them.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 ServicesVancouver: Funeral Services Centre3398 Dunbar StreetVancouver, BC Canada V6S 2C1Telephone Number: 778.330.7799Toll Free Number: 1.800.382.2901Fax Number: 778.330.7633Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBrothersFuneralChapelsBcLtdTwitter: https://twitter.com/martinbrothers1