The Last Track

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The Last Track episodes

  • Religious Rituals Explained: Catholic Funerals

    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 types of crosses, holy communion, and many other rituals you may see if you attend a Catholic funeral.
    If you have any questions, or have another religion you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at [email protected]. 




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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. 



    13 min
  • Religious Rituals Explained: Buddhist Funerals

    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 like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at [email protected]. 






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    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    16 min
  • Funeral Etiquette: Attending a Funeral

    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 [email protected].

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    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    18 min
  • Funeral Customs: Non Religious

    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 [email protected]

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    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    18 min
  • Etiquette For Attending a Service for Someone who Died by Suicide

    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 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: 1-800-273-8255
    Crisis text line: 741741.

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    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    22 min
  • Memorial Day Poems from Lee LeMasters

    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.  

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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. 



    17 min
  • How to Take an Urn on a Plane

    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.  


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    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    14 min
  • Should I Purchase a Travel Protection Plan?

    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 transporting remains back to your funeral home of choice. In this podcast, Brian explains what a travel protection plan is, why someone would consider purchasing it and what the benefits of having it are. He also addresses how a travel protection plan is different than a preneed and situations that it would be used in.

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    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    13 min
  • Should I Fund a Preneed or Not?

    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 would compare to a fully funded preneed. Brian addresses ways to fund a preneed and how to ensure that the arrangement will follow you if you decide to move away from the town the funeral home is in. 
    For more information about pre-arrangements please call 541-265-2751 to schedule an appointment with one of our funeral directors. 



    Send us Fan Mail

    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    16 min
  • Are All Funeral Directors Embalmers?

    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 can email Brian at [email protected]. 

    Send us Fan Mail

    Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon

    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. 



    10 min

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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…