The Last Track

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The Last Track episodes

  • Should I Bring My Child to a Funeral?

    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



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    21 min
  • Why would you need an autopsy?

    In this episode, Brian talks about reasons why a person may request an autopsy or why the state may require one. This episode will answer the following questions:

    • What does a Medical Examiner do?
    • How does a Medical Examiner work with the funeral home?
    • Why would someone need an autopsy?
    • If someone dies outside of a medical facility, say at home from a fall or something, what is the procedure for handling that type of situation?
    • When is a medical examiner involved?
    • If an autopsy is needed, what should I expect?
    • What does cause and manner of death mean?

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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. 



    23 min
  • How to plan a service for someone who died by suicide

    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 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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    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. 



    24 min
  • Planning After an Unexpected Death

    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. 

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



    28 min
  • Special Interview with Brian Haggerty, Attorney At Law

    Today we have a special broadcast about estate planning and wills. Brian Haggerty is a lawyer focusing his practice on wills, estate planning, trusts and elder law. Brian graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University in 1979, and earned his Juris Doctor degree, with a certificate in federal tax law, from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in 1997, passing the Oregon bar the following year. In between, Brian spent twelve years as a tax consultant, and keeps current on the tax aspects of his legal work.

    1. If a family member has died without a will or trust, what happens?
    2. What is the probate process?
    3. Can a will or trust be avoided through joint ownership?
    4. What is an estate plan and why should people consider having one?
    5. How often should an estate plan be updated?
    6. What is the difference between a will and revocable trust?
    7. What should the audience bring with them to an estate planning appointment?



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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. 



    33 min
  • Special Interview on Chamber In Action

    Brian Norris was interviewed on Chamber in Action about holiday grief and how to cope with the loss of a loved one. 

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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. 



    29 min
  • Creating an Online Obituary

    Brian Norris talks about how to create an online obituary in this podcast. He compares a death notice and an obituary, talking about what is included in each. Then he talks about features that are included in an online obituary, such as photos and a tribute wall. 

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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. 



    14 min
  • Online Memorial Tips

    Brian Norris talks about tips he has for hosting an online memorial, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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



    21 min
  • Celebrating a Life Online

    Brian talks about tips he has on how to celebrate a life online. From  creating a tribute video to hosting an online memorial, Brian gives his best tips to make sure that the celebration of life goes smoothly.

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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. 



    12 min
  • Outside Memorial Ideas

    Brian Norris, manager of Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon, talks about different types of services that can be held outdoors including gravesides, beach memorials and candle lighting ceremonies, among others. He provides tips and ideas on how to create a service that will celebrate the life of the loved one who passed.

    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

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…