The Last Track

Brian

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 funeral industry, to help people navigate the funeral planning process.

  1. 08/03/2025

    Talking to Your Adult Children about Your Final Wishes

    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 info@batemanpacificview.com. Send us a text Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, Oregon Visit Bateman Funeral Home's website Follow us on Facebook Email us at info@batemanpacificview.com For more information about preplanning and the funeral industry, you can find out more on our website. Learn more about out of area protection through Sepio Guard. Make sure to check out the other episodes in this trilogy and thank you for listening to 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 funeral industry, to help people navigate the funeral planning process.