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.
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
9/3/24 • 17:30
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 with my spouse if I choose cremation and they choose burial?Can all of my ashes be turned into art?Send us a text
9/3/24 • 20:29
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 may be a better fit for you:What type of service do you want?How much do you and your loved ones want to spend the funeral?Where do you want to hold your service?Are there final disposition wishes to take into account?What memorialization desires do you have?Send us a text
9/3/24 • 16:57
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
8/3/24 • 07:33
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
8/3/24 • 06:09
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
8/3/24 • 08:21
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 the death happened in an accident, at the home with no one present or outside of the home such as at a workplace. This is the first in a three part series talking about types of accidental deaths, autopsy, and planning a funeral after the unexpected sudden death. Send us a text
7/14/24 • 13:40
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 stressful and overwhelming. There are many things to consider after an unexpected or sudden death, especially when planning a service. In this episode, Brian talks about the different parts of a service and how they can be impacted by a sudden death. Brian also addresses what happens when a suicide occurs and the common questions families have about autopsy and suicide. This is the second in a three part series talking about types of accidental deaths, autopsy, and planning a funeral after the unexpected sudden death. Send us a text
7/14/24 • 12:12
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 person getting an autopsy done. He answers common questions about the process such as "Can I have a funeral after an autopsy is done" and "what should I expect if an autopsy is needed?". Send us a text
7/14/24 • 12:45
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 performed from taps to a 21 gun salute. He talks about police and fire funeral customs that are held. The episode addresses how customs can involve special clothing, flowers or art work. If you have other customs you would like this podcast to cover, please send an email to info@batemanpacificview.comSend us a text
6/10/24 • 15:52
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 addresses typical customs for a viewing and the before service customs. Then he addresses the common outline of a funeral from a eulogy to a final prayer. Brian then talks about how to process to a graveside and what to expect at a reception after the funeral.If you have any customs or etiquette that you would like this podcast to cover, please send an email to info@batemanpacificview.com.Send us a text
6/10/24 • 16:09
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, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or text the crisis text line at 741741. This is a very hard topic, and if you need to come back to it later, listen in pieces or or take breaks, that is understandable and normal.Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis text line: 741741.Send us a text
6/10/24 • 20:32
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
5/3/24 • 16:06
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
5/3/24 • 13:32
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
5/3/24 • 14:26
In 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
4/3/24 • 09:17
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 with a living memorial, he talks about the Tree of Life program, blooming urns, memorial gardens and memorial trees. Brian talks about memorial jewelry, memorial albums, and tribute videos. You can watch our Facebook episode on tips for creating a video tribute. Send us a text
4/3/24 • 14:19
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
4/3/24 • 13:53
In this podcast, Brian interviews Theresa from Samaritan Evergreen Hospice. Theresa Karlik is an RN and the manager of Samaritan’s coastal hospice team for Samaritan Evergreen Hospice. The coastal hospice team, based in Newport, provides hospice care to patients throughout Lincoln County and into Tillamook County. This interview focused on the mission of hospice and end of life care. Brian asks her about what is needed to go onto hospice, how hospice is different than palliative care and much more.You can find out more about Samaritan Evergreen Hospice by visiting their website https://www.samhealth.org/find-a-location/s/samaritan-evergreen-hospice-coastor calling 541-574-1811. Send us a text
3/3/24 • 29:45
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 regards to embalming. Send us a text
2/3/24 • 12:50
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
2/3/24 • 21:02
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 the death. Send us a text
2/3/24 • 25:52
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 illness ● Peace of mind● Ability to communicate wishes● Able to prepare financially ● Ability to plan in parts● Ability to shop for the best planFor more information or if you have a topic you would like The Last Track to cover, please send an email to info@batemanpacificview.comSend us a text
1/3/24 • 09:11
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 website. How to start planning for the conversation:- Check in on your life insurance- Locate or start a will/ trust- Update your estate plan- Consider a travel protection planIf you want to learn more about pre-planning, visit our website or listen to our in-depth podcast:Preneed VS At NeedWrite Your Own StoryWhat to Bring to a Preneed AppointmentFor more information or if you have a topic you would like The Last Track to cover, please send an email to info@batemanpacificview.comSend us a text
1/3/24 • 11:13
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 about what items should be brought to an arrangement conference and different documents that would be helpful to have located.To learn more about Next of Kin, you can watch this video where Brian explains ORS.97.130. To find an Appointment of Another form, you can locate it on our website under forms. To start the pre-arrangement process with Bateman Funeral Home, you can visit our website or call 541-265-2751. If you have any questions, or have another topic you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at info@batemanpacificview.com.Send us a text
1/3/24 • 15:46
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 and decorations, each element can bring healing and comfort. Brian also gives tips on how to bring the life story of the person who has passed to life. This podcast also addresses ideas on how to celebrate a life such as lighting a life candle, including videos from the decedent's life and showcasing their hobbies at the service.If you have any questions, or have another trend you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at info@batemanpacificview.com. Send us a text
12/3/23 • 20:22
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 at the service. Send us a text
12/3/23 • 11:14
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 what to expect the decedent to look like at a viewing. If you have any questions, or have another trend you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at info@batemanpacificview.com. Send us a text
12/3/23 • 16:45
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. Send us a text
11/3/23 • 12:26
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 funerals". To read that article, please follow the link below:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/good-mourning/201805/should-children-attend-funeralsSend us a text
11/3/23 • 19:20
