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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 Bl...

Burial at sea is often thought of as something that sailors and fishermen, but it is a service that anyone can elect for. A water burial can happen with both full body or the scattering of ashes in the ocean or at an inland body of water. There are two ways that a water burial is regulated: the EPA through the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (MPRSA) and the Clean Water Act...

There are many ways to honor a loved one through an online service. With many people having family and friends scattered across the globe, there has been a rise in demand for online memorialization.  In this episode, Brian covers creating an online obituary, a video tribute, live streaming a memorial or funeral service, memorializing social media accounts and how to even provide a way for open sha...

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 explains what a green burial and green service means for most individuals. He covers different types of green burial options and green dispositions from burial to cremation and aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis. There are also many...

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 about the medical care they receive.  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...

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 one...

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 kno...

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...

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 Catholic rituals and traditions you may see if you attend a Catholic funeral. He talks about the rosary and how there may be a visitation before the funeral. Brian explains about the different...

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 Eastern Orthodox and Russian Orthodox rituals and traditions you may see. He talks about the readings that you may hear if you attend a funeral of someone who belongs to one of these religions....

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 rituals and traditions you may see if you attend a Jewish funeral. He explains the requirements for the casket, the natural burial, and the Shiva society. Brian also talks about different...

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/LDS 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. Bria...

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 viewing may look like, what could occur at...

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...

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...

Lee LeMasters served in the US Navy, upon the USS Anderson DD-411 and the USS Hollandia CVE-97. He was an integral part of many Memorial Day celebrations, reading his poetry about serving in World War 2 and reflecting on those who died in the service of our country. In loving memory of Lee LeMasters, we share his poems one last time.   Send us Fan Mail Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oreg...

Whether or not you fund a preneed with a funeral home, having your wishes on file with the funeral home of your choice is always a good idea. This provides your family members and next of kin with a guide on what your final wishes were. In this podcast, Brian talks about the benefits on funding a preneed and different ways to do so. He also talks about ways to self fund a funeral and how that woul...

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. So the question to be considered is whether purchasing a travel protection plan would be worthwhile or not. A travel protection plan is meant to be a way to protect your family against the cost of tra...

In this podcast, Brian talks about how to take an urn on a plane. A lot has changed with the added security in airports and it is not as simple to take an urn on a plane as it was. Brian addresses the process of how to take an urn on a plane and transport it both nationally and internationally. He also addresses alternative ways to transport an urn, such as shipping an urn through USPS.   Send us...

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.  If...

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. If you have any questions, you can em...

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. If you have any questions, you c...

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 h...

In this podcast trilogy, Brian goes over different types of funeral services. For this episode, he talks about Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, LDS (Mormon), and Eastern Orthodox funerals. He  covers different items that are typically used in the funeral service, different people involved and what some of the symbols mean. Send us Fan Mail Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon Visit Bateman F...

In this podcast trilogy, Brian goes over different types of funeral services. For this episode, Brian talks about types of services involving cremation. He defines what a direct cremation is, a memorial versus a funeral,  and visitation and viewing. It also talks about holding a celebration of life, a traditional funeral and how to have a viewing for a person being cremated. At the end, Brian cove...