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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 Fan Mail Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon Visit Bateman Funeral Home 's website Follow us on Facebook  Email us at...

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 Fan Mail Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon Visit Bateman Funeral Home 's website Follow us on Facebook  Email us at info@batemanpac...

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...

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,...

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...

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 funera...

In this episode, Brian talks about how cemeteries and funeral homes work together and why some companies choose to focus on one aspect of the business vs both. While some funeral homes also own cemeteries, not all do. Both can be stand alone organizations. However, all funeral homes and cemeteries work closely together, with some being run by the same organization. He talks about mausoleums and co...

There are often questions about what is legally required to be buried at a cemetery. In this episode, Brian answers the most common questions that families have about burial in a cemetery.  Questions he answers includes: What is a burial vault? What is an outer burial container? Do you have to have a marker? Do you have to be embalmed to be buried? What about green burial requirements? Send us Fan...

There are often questions about what is legally required to be buried at a national cemetery.  For this episode, 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 episode also covers information about vault and liner requirements and the minimum con...

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...

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...

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 i...

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 confusi...

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 epis...

If you have already made a pre-arrangement with a funeral home- Congratulations! This trilogy is for you. If you have not made one yet, here are things to think about for after you have written down your basic final wishes.  The "Now What" trilogy is focused on all the things that you may not have considered when writing down your initial final wishes. In this episode, Brian talks about...

If you have already made a pre-arrangement with a funeral home- Congratulations! This trilogy is for you. If you have not made one yet, here are things to think about for after you have written down your basic final wishes.  The "Now What" trilogy is focused on all the things that you may not have considered when writing down your initial final wishes. For this episode, Brian talks about...

If you have already made a pre-arrangement with a funeral home- Congratulations! This trilogy is for you. If you have not made one yet, here are things to think about for after you have written down your basic final wishes. The "Now What" trilogy is focused on all the things that you may not have considered when writing down your initial final wishes. If you have already created your pre...

This podcast trilogy focuses on the basics on the funeral industry. In this episode, Brian talks about the history of how funeral parlors started and why that name is still used in some places today. He talks about different types of funeral homes and what their focus is, including funeral homes that are on cemetery grounds and funeral homes with columbariums and mausoleums. Finally, he talks abou...

This podcast trilogy focuses on the basics on the funeral industry. In this episode Brian explains what a funeral director, undertaker, embalmer and mortician means at a funeral home. 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. Brian talks about how funeral directing and embalming require d...

This podcast trilogy focuses on the basics on the funeral industry. If you have not planned 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 guide will talk about the most common funeral traditions. Please note this is not a complete guide...

In this episode, Brian talks about ideas for holding a service involving cemetery burial. He explains what is involved in a planning a cemetery burial, casket options and types of memorializations that can be done. Brian provides tips for those planning a cemetery burial such as different memorial objects that you can use and gear that might be needed for attending the burial. He also provides ide...

In this episode, Brian talks about ideas for holding a service involving water burial. He explains what is involved in a planning a water burial, casket options and types of memorializations that can be done. He explains the difference between burial at sea and burial in an inland waterway. Additionally, he talks about scattering at sea and on inland waterways. Brian provides tips for those planni...

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. For more information about green burial you can visit o...

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. If you have any questions, or have another...

In this trilogy, Brian focuses on new innovations and trends in the funeral industry. 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 s...