The Last Track

The Last Track

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The Last Track episodes

  • Are you an undertaker or mortician? What's the Difference?

    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 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. 



    8 min
  • Funeral Home or Funeral Parlor- What is the difference?

    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 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. 



    9 min
  • Interview with Theresa from Samaritan Evergreen Hospice

    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-coast
    or calling 541-574-1811. 

    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. 



    32 min
  • Types of Funerals: Services Involving Burial

    In this podcast trilogy, Brian goes over different types of funeral services. For this episode, Brian talks about the types of services that can be held when a person is being buried. He covers graveside services, direct or immediate burial, memorials, visitations or viewings, and celebrations of life. Brian also explains what an immediate or direct burial is, a viewing, traditional service. This podcast also covers more unique services such as being able to hold a masonic service, funeral mass, Elks service, military honors, the final bell and more. 
    If you want to learn more about those unique services, let us know 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. 



    19 min
  • Types of Funerals: Explaining Different Services Involving Cremation

    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 covers alkaline hydrolysis, commonly referred to as aquamation, and compares it to cremation services.

    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
  • Types of Funerals: Explaining Different Religious Funeral Rituals

    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

    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. 



    29 min
  • Who is Legal Next of Kin?

    In this podcast, Brian talks about how legal next of kin is decided in the state of Oregon. He explains the legal ranking and how the funeral home uses this ranking. This episode talks about types of power of attorney and how that power dies on death. Brian also explains how a will impacts next of kin. The podcast addresses how to appoint a person as in charge of final wishes and why that may be used. 

    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
  • What is Legally Required for a Burial?

    In this podcast, Brian talks about burial regulations in Oregon and why people may choose different types of burial. He talks about how  cemeteries can have their own requirements for burial and even different sections of the cemetery for different types of burial, such as a green burial section. This episode covers examples of regulations for urn burial, mausoleum entombment, and burial at cemeteries such as memorial gardens and pioneer cemeteries.  This podcast also covers information about what a green burial is, vaults, markers and plot pre-arrangements.

    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. 



    13 min
  • Is Embalming Legally Required?

    In this podcast, Brian explains what embalming is and why a person may choose to be embalmed. 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. The episode also covers how funeral homes are regulated in regards to embalming. 

    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. 



    15 min
  • Tips on Planning a Celebration of Life

    Deciding on what to do for a celebration of life can be overwhelming. In this podcast, Brian goes over tips on how to create a celebration of life unique to your loved one. 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. 

    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. 



    13 min

About The Last Track

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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…