This podcast features a recording from a seminar that Brian presented at.  The seminar was focused on common questions that are asked about the funeral industry, such as whether a prepaid funeral service can be altered and what a travel protection plan is. Brian also answers questions from the audience in this recording.  In this episode, he covers pre-needs and how to make sure that your final expenses are covered for your unique situation.  Brian also addresses who is the legal next of kin, death certificates and answers questions the audience has.

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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 some of the resources that Brian refers to from The Dougy Center.

https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/kids
https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/teens
https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts

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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 preneeds and how to make sure that your final expenses are covered for your unique situation.  Brian also addresses military funeral benefits, death certificates and answers questions the audience has. 
If you did not listen to day one, make sure to go back and listen to it!
For more information about preneeds you can visit our website: https://www.batemanpacificview.com or email us at [email protected].

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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 including burial, cremation, ship out, aquamation, organic decomposition and more.  Brian also addresses who is your legal Next of Kin, what it means to do an Appointment of Another and answers questions the audience has. 
Stay tuned for Day Two! 
For more information about legal Next of Kin you can visit our website: https://www.batemanpacificview.com or email us at [email protected].

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For more information about preplanning and the funeral industry, you can find out more on our website.

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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 will be talking about planning a funeral for someone who has died by suicide. 

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 take breaks, that is understandable and normal.
Brian talks through different feelings that may occur after a death by suicide has happened, how to plan the funeral and tips if you will be attending a funeral for someone who has died by suicide.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis text line: 741741.

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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. 

Brian Norris talks about what happens when someone dies unexpectedly and the process that the family will go through once the authorities have been notified of the death. 

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For more information about preplanning and the funeral industry, you can find out more on our website.

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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?". 

If you have any questions, or have another topic you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at [email protected].

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Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

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For more information about preplanning and the funeral industry, you can find out more on our website.

Make sure to check out the other episodes in this trilogy and thank you for listening to The Last Track.

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 [email protected].

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Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

• Visit Bateman Funeral Home's website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Email us at [email protected]

For more information about preplanning and the funeral industry, you can find out more on our website.

Make sure to check out the other episodes in this trilogy and thank you for listening to The Last Track.

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 some of the resources that Brian refers to from The Dougy Center.

https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/kids
https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/teens
https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts

If you have any questions, or have another topic you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at [email protected].

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Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

• Visit Bateman Funeral Home's website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Email us at [email protected]

For more information about preplanning and the funeral industry, you can find out more on our website.

Make sure to check out the other episodes in this trilogy and thank you for listening to The Last Track.

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-funerals

If you have any questions, or have another topic you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at [email protected].

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Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

• Visit Bateman Funeral Home's website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Email us at [email protected]

For more information about preplanning and the funeral industry, you can find out more on our website.

Make sure to check out the other episodes in this trilogy and thank you for listening to The Last Track.