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Bateman Funeral Home is focused on helping people showcase their life story in their final wishes. This podcast is designed to provide tips and tools, as well as answer common questions about the funeral industry, to help people navigate the funeral planning process.
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This trilogy is exploring pre-arrangements and beginning your journey of writing down your final wishes. Brian talks about what a national cemetery is and who can be buried in it. He addresses the different groups of individuals who are eligible for burial and what is needed to establish eligibility. The recording also covers information about vault and liner requirements and the minimum container requirements for burial and entombment. He covers military funeral honors, markers, heads...
This trilogy is exploring pre-arrangements and beginning your journey of writing down your final wishes. In this episode, Brian talks about several small steps you can take to make sure that your wishes are recorded and followed after you have passed including utilizing a preplanning guide, legacy planning, whether a travel protection plan is right for you and what to do to appoint your next of kin. For this episode, Brian talks about the financial side of a pre-arrangement. If y...
This trilogy is exploring pre-arrangements and beginning your journey of writing down your final wishes. While most deaths today are due to chronic illness such as heart disease and cancers, death can occur unexpectedly in accidents and sudden severe illness. This is why it is important to start the conversation about final wishes early. In this episode, Brian talks about what things should be addressed in a conversation about death. He explains what information your funeral director ...
Legacy planning means something different to each person. It should not be left for “someday” where it could end up creating tension and heartbreak. Brian Norris presented at Oregon Coast Community College Central Campus about how you can create a personalized legacy plan that is right for your family. Listen to a recording of the presentation Brian gave on legacy planning and taking care of your final arrangements. In this episode, he covers pre-needs and how to make sure that your final exp...
Legacy planning means something different to each person. It should not be left for “someday” where it could end up creating tension and heartbreak. Brian Norris presented at Oregon Coast Community College Central Campus about how you can create a personalized legacy plan that is right for your family. Listen to a recording of the presentation Brian gave on legacy planning and taking care of your final arrangements. In this episode, he covers the different types of final dispositions are incl...
In this podcast, Lauralee talks about creating peace of mind through pre-planning. She talks about the most common reason people choose to make their pre-arrangements and how making an intentional plan for healing can benefit both the person planning as well as their loved ones. Lauralee explains the acute loss period and how it is a universal process that all people who lose a loved one go through. Lastly, she explains the parts of a pre-arrangement and what can be included in a persons' fin...
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian talks about the different benefits for cremation, such as easier transportation out of state and more flexibility for when to hold a memorial. This episode also talks about why a person may prefer burial, such as having a permanent memorial location and personalization options for headstones. Brian also goes over the following considerations for why burial or cremation ma...
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian talks about different questions that are frequently asked about both cremation and burial. Some of the questions covered in this episode include: Can I pay for everything at the funeral home or do I have to coordinate with a cemetery too?What costs are associated with burial?Can only veterans be buried at sea?What are my options for the urn after cremation?Can I still be burie...
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian covers what a green final disposition is, a green cemetery is and the different options available. From natural burial, burial at sea and urn burial to a water release or releasing ceremony, this podcast covers many different choices at hand. Brian also talks about scattering and memorial gardens. Send us a text
For this trilogy, Brian answers questions about different funeral industry terminology. In this podcast, Brian answers the questions "Are all funeral directors embalmers?" He talks about how those two titles require different licensing, have different education requirements, and gives advice to anyone interested in becoming a funeral director or embalmer.Send us a text
For this trilogy, Brian answers questions about different funeral industry terminology. In this podcast, Brian answers "What is the difference between a funeral director, undertaker, and mortician?". He talks about the different definitions of each of those titles, how their jobs are different and what is required to become licensed in those careers.Send us a text
For this trilogy, Brian answers questions about different funeral industry terminology. In this podcast, Brian answers "What is the difference between a funeral home, mortuary and funeral parlor?" He talks about the history of how funeral parlors started and why that name is still used in some places today. Brian also talks about what the difference between a mortuary and morgue is. Send us a text
Even though most Americans over the last decade have died due to chronic illness, over 2,000 adults die every year in accidents in Oregon alone. In this trilogy, we are going to talk about what to do if a loved one dies in an accident. This is the third in a three part series talking about types of accidental deaths, autopsy, and planning a funeral after the unexpected sudden death. In this episode, Brian talks about the common types of accidental deaths and the process of a perso...
Please note The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline OR Text HOME to 741741. Even though most Americans over the last decade have died due to chronic illness, over 2,000 adults die every year in accidents in Oregon alone. In this trilogy, we are going to talk about what to do if a loved one dies in an accident. An accidental death can cause a lot of confusion and grief. Holding a service for a loved one who has died in an accident can be stressfu...
Even though most Americans over the last decade have died due to chronic illness, over 2,000 adults die every year in accidents in Oregon alone. In this trilogy, we are going to talk about what to do if a loved one dies in an accident. The "Accidental Death" trilogy is focused on what happens when someone dies unattended. In this episode, Brian covers the process that happens if there is an unattended death from time of death to meeting with a funeral director. This generally means that ...
When someone has died by suicide, there can be a lot of emotions and heartache involved. There can be a lot of questions on how to talk about the person after they have died and how to celebrate their life. In this episode, Brian addresses common questions people have when preparing to attend a funeral for someone who died by suicide. He talks about how a view may look like, what could occur at the funeral and the reception after. If you are contemplating suicide or believe a loved one is, p...
If you have not attended a funeral before or don't know the funeral customs of the person who has passed away, the idea of attending can be overwhelming. It is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, especially when grieving. This quick guide will talk about the most common funeral traditions. Please note this is not a complete guide and it is best to ask about any specific customs that will be observed. In this episode, Brian talks about and explains each part of a traditional funeral. He addr...
If you have not attended a funeral before or don't know the funeral customs of the person who has passed away, the idea of attending can be overwhelming. It is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, especially when grieving. This quick guide will talk about the most common funeral traditions. Please note this is not a complete guide and it is best to ask about any specific customs that will be observed. In this episode, Brian talks about military honors and the different levels that are perfor...
Have you ever wondered what a columbarium is?In this video, Brian talks about what a columbarium is and what to expect if you choose interment in a niche. He goes over the regulations that surround interment in a columbarium and different costs that would be involved with this final resting place. Brian also talks about ways to personalize interment in a columbarium to reflect the wishes of the person who has passed.Send us a text
Have you ever wondered what a mausoleum is?In this video, Brian talks about what a mausoleum is and what to expect if you choose interment in a crypt. He goes over the regulations that surround interment in a mausoleum and different costs that would be involved with this final resting place. Brian also talks about ways to personalize interment in a mausoleum to reflect the wishes of the person who has passed.Send us a text
There are often questions about what is legally required to be buried at a national cemetery. For this video, Brian talks about what a national cemetery is and who can be buried in it. He addresses the different groups of individuals who are eligible for burial and what is needed to establish eligibility. The recording also covers information about vault and liner requirements and the minimum container requirements for burial and entombment.Send us a text
NFDA reports that 14 percent of Americans over age 40 say they would choose green burial and around 62 percent would like to learn more about it. In this episode, Brian talks about ideas for holding a service involving green burial. He explains what is involved in a green burial, casket options and types of cemeteries that allow green burial.Send us a text
In this trilogy, Brian focuses on new innovations and trends in the funeral industry. With the rise in popularity of celebrations of life, there are now more ways than ever to memorialize a loved one. To highlight that, Brian talks about different types of keepsakes available to help you honor the life of a loved one. In this episode, he talks about keepsake urns, The Edge Art Gallery and Glass Blowing Studio, and Thumbies and Buddies Keepsakes. For those who want to honor their loved one wit...
1In this trilogy, Brian focuses on new innovations and trends in the funeral industry. Brian explains what the process of aquamation is and how it is different than standard cremation. He talks about how it impacts the environment and the benefits of choosing aquamation. Brian also addresses some of the reasons that it may not be the right choice for you.Send us a text
Planning a funeral can be very difficult and full of questions. This is especially true when the death was sudden or unexpected. In this episode, Brian talks about the process of laying to rest a person who passes unexpectedly. Brian explains how the authorities must be notified, the funeral home gets called, and how to make arrangements with the funeral home. Lastly, this episode covers the funeral planning process that the family will go through once the authorities have been notified of th...
Many individuals ask whether or not an autopsy would be performed in order to determine cause of death. In this episode, Brian talks about why an autopsy could be required by the state. If an autopsy is not required by the medical examiner, a family may still request one to be done privately. This episode also answers common autopsy related questions such as what is the medical examiner's job, what does cause and manner of death mean and many other common questions. Send us a text
In this podcast, Brian explains what embalming is and why a person may choose to be embalmed or not. He talks about circumstances when embalming is required and some of the benefits of choosing embalming. Brian explains the laws surrounding embalming in Oregon and how they are similar to most other states in America. In addition to laws, sometimes embalming is required by cemeteries or mausoleums in order to be placed there. The episode also covers how funeral homes are regulated in reg...
While most deaths today are due to chronic illness such as heart disease and cancers, death can occur unexpectedly in accidents and sudden severe illness. This is why it is important to start the conversation about final wishes early. In this episode, Brian talks about what things should be addressed in a conversation about death. He explains what information your funeral director will need to know in an arrangement conference and what to write down during the conversation. He also talks abou...
Sometimes it can feel uncomfortable to bring up the conversation or figure out where to start when discussing your final wishes. In this episode, Brian talks about ways to start planning both on your own and with your loved ones. He gives ideas on what to look at to start the process of planning your final wishes. Brian also gives ideas on different ways to bring up the conversation with loved ones such as going to The Conversation Project or filling out the online pre-arrangement form on our...
When people who haven’t had conversations about death and dying become seriously ill or injured, often their family has to make difficult decisions on their behalf their funeral arrangements. In this episode, Brian talks about different reasons it can be good to start the conversation about what your final wishes are before there is a need. He also provides ideas on different times that could be a natural opening to the conversation. Reasons to start the conversation early- before an il...
In this podcast, Brian talks about how to celebrate a life through holding a viewing or visitation. For some individuals, seeing a person after they have passed is extremely healing and brings the closure that they need. Brian answers common questions about both attending and planning a viewing. Some of the topics he goes into includes: how to decide on clothes to dress a loved one in for a viewing, deciding on whether to keep jewelry as a family heirloom or place it with the loved one and wh...
In this podcast, Brian talks about different religious funeral traditions. First, Brian covers Buddhist funeral traditions, including types of candles used in the service, the timing of the visitation, and what is placed on the tables used in the viewing. Next he covers Catholic traditions including the rosary, the crucifix and holy water. The last set of religious traditions covered were Eastern Orthodox. Brian talked about the direction of the visitation line, readings and prayers offered a...
There are several differences between how a funeral is run by an ordained minister and a celebrant, such as the way the life of the decedent is spoken about and how the officiant addresses the religious portion of the service. Brian explains the difference between a life story and a eulogy and different ways to share memories. Bringing the spirit of the departed loved one to the service is the main focus of a celebration of life. From the location of the service, to the music, readings ...
Grief is a difficult subject to talk about, especially when talking about it to a child for the first time. Brian talks about ways to help a child process grief and understand the permanence of death. He covers how grief can be expressed through the body and through actions, as well as how to explain the feeling of grief to a child. There are activities that Brian suggests, which are linked in the description below. Brian also talks about how grief can change a child or young adult. Below are...
Deciding whether or not to bring a child to a funeral is a very difficult and sometimes overwhelming decision. Brian Norris talks about how to decide whether a child should attend a funeral and how to present the choice of whether to go or not to a child. This podcast references an article written by Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and counseling at the College of New Rochelle and a senior consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America called "should children attend f...
With the holidays approaching, Brian talks about different ways to help others cope with the loss of a loved one. This podcast focuses on different dates that may be more difficult for those grieving such as holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and milestones. Brian also talks about how grieving the loss of a child could have different milestones that are particular difficult, such as a due date, milestones such as first day of school or graduation, and Mother's or Father's Day. ...
For this podcast mini series, Brian talks about different religious funeral rituals and gives a brief overview for each of the religions covered in this series. In this podcast, Brian talks about different Buddhist rituals and traditions you may see if you attend a Buddhist funeral. He talks about the different colors of candles present, food offerings, clothing and many other rituals you may see if you attend a Buddhist funeral. If you have any questions, or have another religion you would l...
For this podcast mini series, Brian talks about different religious funeral rituals and gives a brief overview for each of the religions covered in this series. In this episode, Brian talks about different Russian Orthodox rituals and traditions you may see. He talks about the reading of Psalms 118 and hearing a cantor at the funeral. Brian also talks about the rituals that will happen at a graveside burial at a Russian Orthodox funeral such as a processional and prayers. If you have an...
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian covers what a green final disposition is, a green cemetery is and the different options available. From natural burial, burial at sea and urn burial to a water release or releasing ceremony, this podcast covers many different choices at hand. Brian also talks about scattering and memorial gardens. At the end, Brian talks about ideas for a green service such as: Asking for live f...
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian talks about different questions that are frequently asked about both cremation and burial. Some of the questions covered in this episode include: Can I pay for everything at the funeral home or do I have to coordinate with a cemetery too?What costs are associated with burial?Can only veterans be buried at sea?What are my options for the urn after cremation?Can I still be buried ...
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian talks about the different benefits for cremation, such as easier transportation out of state and more flexibility for when to hold a memorial. This episode also talks about why a person may prefer burial, such as having a permanent memorial location and personalization options for headstones. Brian also goes over the following considerations for why burial or cremation ma...
For this podcast mini series, Brian talks about different religious funeral rituals and gives a brief overview for each of the religions covered in this series. In this podcast, Brian talks about different Lutheran rituals and traditions you may see if you attend a Lutheran funeral. He talks about holy communion and how you may hear the Lord's Prayer said during the service. Brian also discusses the Apostles Creed and many other rituals you may see if you attend a Luthe...
For this podcast mini series, Brian talks about different religious funeral rituals and gives a brief overview for each of the religions covered in this series. In this episode, Brian talks about different Latter Day Saint/Mormon funeral rituals and traditions you may see if you attend an LDS funeral. He talks about religious clothing that you may see if there is a visitation before the funeral. Brian also explains the guidelines regarding cremation and burial for those who are LDS. If you ha...
For this podcast mini series, Brian talks about different religious funeral rituals and gives a brief overview for each of the religions covered in this series. In this episode, Brian talks about different Jewish Orthodox rituals and traditions you may see at a service. There are special prayers said while sitting shiva that Brian talks about as well as rituals such as kaddish prayers and reciting of Psalms. If you have any questions, or have another religion you would like The Last Tra...
In another episode for this trilogy, Brian Norris talks about the most common questions he receives in a presentation given at the Newport Chamber of Commerce. This presentation answers questions such as how many death certificates are needed. After the seminar, Brian received several questions. In this podcast, he will answer those questions such as: Who is Next of Kin?Does the prearrangement have to be followed? If I pay for a prearrangement, does it make a difference? S...
In this special broadcast, Brian Haggerty talks about the most common questions he receives in a presentation given at the Newport Chamber of Commerce. This presentation answers questions about advanced directive, probate, trusts and wills. Send us a text
In this special broadcast, Brian Norris talks about the most common questions he receives in a presentation given at the Newport Chamber of Commerce. This presentation answers questions such as how many death certificates are needed and who is next of kin. Send us a text
Holding an online memorial for a loved one can be very healing for loved ones near and far. In this episode, Brian talks about ideas for creating an online memorial that friends and family around the world can attend. This podcast covers many ways to honor a loved one online from making a video tribute to creating an online obituary page. Brian talks about how to live stream a memorial or funeral service and utilize an online obituary for open sharing. This podcast also outlines t...
Going on a vacation or trip should be a fun and exciting adventure. But the reality is, especially for those with a pre-existing or terminal condition, no one knows when or where they will pass away.In this podcast, Brian talks about what a protection plan is and whether it makes sense to purchase. A travel protection plan helps to cover the cost of transporting remains back to a funeral home of choice if a person dies while away from home. Brian talks about what the benefits of having ...
This trilogy is focused on travel and funerals. In this podcast, Brian talks about how to travel with an urn and take it on a plane. There have been a lot of changes with the added security in airports in the last few decades. Brian talks about the process of how to take an urn on a plane both internationally and nationally. Additionally, Brian talks about different ways to transport an urn home, such as shipping an urn through USPS. If you want to learn more about our urn options, visit ou...
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