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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.
Episodes
161 episodes
When is Embalming 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 ...
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Season 45
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Episode 3
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12:50
Different Requirements for 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 ...
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Season 45
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Episode 2
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11:19
Who is the 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...
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Season 45
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Episode 1
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14:30
How to Hold an Online Memorial
This trilogy is focused on travel and funerals. Holding an online memorial for a loved one can be very healing for loved ones near and far. In this episode, Brian talks about ideas for creating an online memorial that friends and family a...
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Season 44
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Episode 3
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21:27
Away from Home Assurance in Preplanning
This trilogy is focused on travel and funerals. In this podcast, Lauralee talks about creating peace of mind through pre-planning. She talks about the most common reason people choose to make their pre-arrangements and how making an intentional...
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Season 44
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Episode 2
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13:11
How to Transport an Urn
This trilogy is focused on travel and funerals. In this podcast, Brian talks about how to travel with an urn and take it on a plane. There have been a lot of changes with the added security in airports in the last few decades. Brian talks about...
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Season 44
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Episode 1
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12:04
Special Interview on Estate Planning
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 Univ...
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Episode 11
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33:19
Your Military Funeral Rights
This trilogy is exploring pre-arrangements and beginning your journey of writing down your final wishes. Brian talks about what a national cemetery is and who can be buried in it. He addresses the different groups of individuals wh...
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Season 43
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Episode 3
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25:33
Creating Your Final Wishes and Legacy Plan
This trilogy is exploring pre-arrangements and beginning your journey of writing down your final wishes. In this episode, Brian talks about several small steps you can take to make sure that your wishes are recorded and followed af...
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Season 43
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Episode 2
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38:34
Ideas for Starting the Conversation about Your Final Wishes
This trilogy is exploring pre-arrangements and beginning your journey of writing down your final wishes. While most deaths today are due to chronic illness such as heart disease and cancers, death can occur unexpectedly in acciden...
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Season 43
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Episode 1
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23:10
Peace of Mind Seminar Part Three
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 creat...
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Season 42
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Episode 3
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28:04
Peace of Mind Seminar Part Two
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 creat...
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Season 42
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Episode 2
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28:46
Peace of Mind Seminar Part One
In this podcast, Lauralee talks about creating peace of mind through pre-planning. She talks about the most common reason people choose to make their pre-arrangements and how making an intentional plan for healing can benefit both the person pl...
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Season 42
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Episode 1
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13:11
Choosing Between Burial and Cremation
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian talks about the different benefits for cremation, such as easier transportation out of state and more flexibility for when to hold a m...
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Season 42
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Episode 3
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16:57
Common Questions about Green Services
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian talks about different questions that are frequently asked about both cremation and burial. Some of the questions covered in this...
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Season 42
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Episode 2
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20:29
Options for Green Cremation and Burial
This trilogy is exploring the reasons that individuals may choose cremation or burial. In this podcast, Brian covers what a green final disposition is, a green cemetery is and the different options available. From natural burial, burial at sea ...
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Season 42
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Episode 1
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17:30
What is a Funeral Director vs Embalmer?
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 di...
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Season 41
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Episode 3
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8:21
What does a Funeral Director vs Mortician Do?
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 ...
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Season 41
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Episode 2
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6:09
Different Types of Funeral Homes
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 parlo...
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Season 41
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Episode 1
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7:33
What to Expect if an Autopsy Is Needed?
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.
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Season 40
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Episode 3
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12:45
What to do if a Sudden Death Occurs
Please note The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline OR Text HOME to 741741.Even though most Americans over the last decade have died due to chronic illness, over 2,000 adults die every yea...
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Season 40
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Episode 2
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12:12
What to do if an Unattended Death Occurs
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.
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Season 40
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Episode 1
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13:40
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 comm...
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Season 39
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Episode 3
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20:32
Funeral Customs and Etiquette
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 wil...
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Season 39
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Episode 2
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16:09
Common Funeral Traditions
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 wil...
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Season 39
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Episode 1
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15:52