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 memorial. This episode also talks about why a person may prefer burial, such as having a permanent memorial location and personalization options for headstones.  
 Brian also goes over the following considerations for why burial or cremation may be a better fit for you:

• What type of service do you want?
• How much do you and your loved ones want to spend the funeral?
• Where do you want to hold your service?
• Are there final disposition wishes to take into account?
• What memorialization desires do you have?

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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 episode include:

• Can I pay for everything at the funeral home or do I have to coordinate with a cemetery too?
• What costs are associated with burial?
• Can only veterans be buried at sea?
• What are my options for the urn after cremation?
• Can I still be buried with my spouse if I choose cremation and they choose burial?
• Can all of my ashes be turned into art?

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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 info@batemanpacificview.com.

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Integrating military honors and benefits to a funeral can make a beautiful and moving service that will be remembered for years. In this podcast, Brian talks about how to celebrate the life of a veteran through specialized markers, taps, obituaries and even tribute videos. With COVID restrictions, it can be difficult to celebrate a life with a hybrid audience. Brian addresses ways to create an interactive memorial with both an in person and online audience for sharing of memories. He also gives ideas on how to create a life story through bringing items that the person wore, like their uniform, and displaying it along with hobbies and creative pieces such as their leather work or paintings. 

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In honor of Veteran's day, Brian talks about the funeral rights of veterans. He covers military funeral honors, markers, headstones, and more. Brian also talks about what rights can only be performed at a national or state cemetery, and what can be done if the veteran chooses a private cemetery. Lastly, Brian covers how to apply for these benefits. 

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In honor of Veterans Day, Brian focuses this trilogy on military funeral benefits. For this episode, Brian talks about who is eligible for funeral benefits, how to establish eligibility and what they are eligible for. 

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In this episode, Brian goes over the difference between a scatter and memorial garden. He talks about how scattering has increased in popularity over the years with the rise of cremations. In a cemetery scatter garden, there could be the option of placing a marker or bench. Brian also presents the option to scatter ashes in a favorite location as well as placing a biodegradable urn or ashes in a memorial or scatter garden so that family have a place to visit as well as to scatter.

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In this series, Brian talks about different places that you can scatter and what needs to happen before you can scatter. For this episode, Brian goes over scattering at sea and in the inland water ways. He also gives some tips on going out on a boat, ways to scatter in the water ways and information on regulations. 

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In this series, Brian is talking about different places to scatter ashes. For this episode, Brian talks about scattering at parks and the different regulations to follow. He also gives ideas on different ways to celebrate a life when performing the ash release ceremony. 

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In this podcast, Brian gives a brief overview of what an ash release ceremony is and where it can be performed. In this series, Brian focus on different places that scatterings can happen. He will go over scattering at sea, at a park, and in a garden. 

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In this podcast, Brian Norris interviews Brian Haggerty about estate planning. The interview goes over topics such as the purpose for creating an estate plan, joint ownership, probate, and where to start when creating the plan.

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This was an interview that Brian did with Kathy Kraken at the beginning of the pandemic. Brian talks about how the funeral home has been responding to COVID-19 and protecting their families.

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Brian is interviewed on Chamber in Action about Bateman Funeral Home. He tells his story about how he got involved in the funeral industry and became the manager of Bateman Funeral Home. The video talks about pricing, how pre-arrangements work, military funerals, who is Next of Kin and more.

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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 info@batemanpacificview.com

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In this episode, Brian talks about different questions that are frequently asked about both cremation and burial. Some of the questions covered in this episode include:

• Can I pay for everything at the funeral home or do I have to coordinate with a cemetery too?
• What costs are associated with burial?
• Can only veterans be buried at sea?
• What are my options for the urn after cremation?
• Can I still be buried with my spouse if I choose cremation and they choose burial?
• Can all of my ashes be turned into art?

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In this podcast, Brian covers the different shades of a green service. He explains what a green final disposition is, a green cemetery is and the different options available. From natural burial, burial at sea and urn burial to a water release or releasing ceremony, this podcast covers many different choices at hand. Brian also talks about scattering and memorial gardens. At the end, Brian talks about ideas for a green service such as:
Asking for live flowers
Asking for memorial trees to be planted
Asking for charitable contributions
Utilizing online obituaries
Flying kites instead of balloon releases
Planting a memorial garden
Consider live streaming to allow people to attend remotely
Consider an outdoor service

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Questions to Consider:
What type of service do you want?
How much do you and your loved ones want to spend the funeral?
Where do you want to hold your service?
Are there final disposition wishes to take into account?
What memorialization desires do you have?

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After the seminar, Brian received several questions. In this podcast, he will answer those questions such as: 
Who is Next of Kin?
Does the prearrangement have to be followed? 
If I pay for a prearrangement, does it make a difference?

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Brian Norris and Brian Haggerty, Attorney at Law, team up to answer their most commonly received questions. In the first portion of the recording, Brian Norris talks about the most common questions he receives, such as how many death certificates are needed and who is next of kin. For the second half, Brian Haggerty talks about probate, trusts and wills. During their presentations, Brian Norris and Brian Haggerty take questions from the audience. 

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This podcast features a recording from a seminar that Brian presented at.  The seminar was focused on common questions that are asked about the funeral industry, such as whether a prepaid funeral service can be altered and what a travel protection plan is. Brian also answers questions from the audience in this recording. 

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There are many different reasons for considering body donation, but it can be intimidating to decide on how to proceed with a body donation. In this episode, Brian talks about what body donation is, what the process looks like of donating the body and whether this is still an option during this time of COVID-19. 

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Trying to capture a life story can be a very tricky thing. For those who have not planned a celebration of life before, or if you are looking for ideas, this podcast covers three different ways to tell a loved one's story. Brian talks about what a eulogy is and how to write one, what a tribute video is and how to write an obituary. If you want more in depth information about writing an obituary, you can listen to Creating an Online Obituary from Season 2 Episode 3. 

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Brian answers common questions about both attending and planning a viewing. Some of the topics he goes into includes: how to decide on clothes to dress a loved one in for a viewing, deciding on whether to keep jewelry as a family heirloom or place it with the loved one and what to expect the decedent to look like at a viewing. 

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Brian Norris is interviewed on Chamber in Action about what is happening at Bateman Funeral Home.

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Have you ever wondered what a columbarium is?

In this video, Brian talks about what a columbarium is and what to expect if you choose interment in a niche. He goes over the regulations that surround interment in a columbarium and different costs that would be involved with this final resting place. Brian also talks about ways to personalize interment in a columbarium to reflect the wishes of the person who has passed.

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Brian talks about different ways that you can celebrate a life outside. He gives tips, ideas on the types of service as well as things to do during the service. 

Ideas on holding an outdoor celebration of life

• Letter reading
• Scattering 
• Fireworks
• Tree planting
• Planting a memorial garden
• Poem or Reading
• Memorial walk/hike
• Memorial picnic
• Military honors 

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Brian gives advice on how to plan an indoor memorial service, with ideas on locations, types of services and things to do during the service. 

Ideas for during the service:

• Consider live streaming
• Poems/ Readings
• Music
• Tribute video
• Eulogy
• Flower placing ceremony
• Memorial board/table
• Memorial Stone Signing
• Letter writing

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Brian talks about ideas and tips for holding a beachside memorial. 

Ideas

1. Memorial gathering
2. Writing in the sand
3. Floating shells out to sea instead of candles
4. Scattering of flowers/ petals 
5. Blowing bubbles or flying kites instead of releasing balloons
6. Candle lighting (possibly use electric candles that cannot blow out)
7. Reading of quotes/ poems
8. Bonfire instead of pyre

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Brian talks about ten ways to honor soldiers this Memorial Day. 

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Brian talks about military honors and different ways that everyone can honor those who served this Memorial Day. 

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Join Brian for a Memorial Day message on honoring those who have passed this last year and every year.

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Brian  talks about the history of Memorial Day and calls for taking care of our soldiers.

It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Charles M. Province

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Just writing out your final wishes can bring peace of mind, but knowing that the plan is fully funded can bring immense peace of mind for you and your family. There are benefits to pre-paying, such as locking in today’s rates, but there can be some reasons for hesitation. Brian goes over the benefits and hesitations to fully funding a pre-arrangement in this episode and how you can know that your money is safe. 

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This podcast goes over the full final wishes conversation. It goes over first easy decisions as well as provides some guiding questions that will help you begin to write out your final wishes. It also helps you start the conversation with a loved one so that at least one person knows what you want done for your funeral.  To listen to our special interview with Brian Haggerty, you can find it as episode three on January 14th or follow the link below. 

Here are some guiding questions to use when making your final decisions:

• Are there specific funeral rituals you would like followed? Rosary, committal prayer, visitation, etc.)
• Do you prefer cremation or burial?
• Do you want to be buried in the ground, above ground, or scattered?
• Is there a specific place that you would want to be your final resting place?
• When someone asks you where you worked or what you did, what is your typical answer?
• Would you like flowers at your funeral? 
• Would you prefer a living memorial with a memorial tree planted instead of flowers?
• Is there a charity or organization you would like people to donate to in your honor?

https://thelasttrack.buzzsprout.com/1336423/7295575-special-interview-with-brian-haggerty-attorney-at-law

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This is a quick run down of what things to put together before going to a preneed or pre-arrangement appointment. It will cover what paperwork to bring, what information you will need to know and will walk you through creating your pre-arrangement folder. This is meant to be a easy first step before going into the full conversation about your final wishes. 

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Have you ever wondered what a mausoleum is?

In this video, Brian talks about what a mausoleum is and what to expect if you choose interment in a crypt. He goes over the regulations that surround interment in a mausoleum and different costs that would be involved with this final resting place. Brian also talks about ways to personalize interment in a mausoleum to reflect the wishes of the person who has passed.

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Do you know the difference between a preneed versus an at need arrangement? Brian talks about how the two types of arrangements differ and why one may be a better option for your family over another. He goes over the benefits of pre-arranging your final wishes, what would be needed for the two different types of arrangements and what will be covered in the appointment. 

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In this episode, Brian talks about how to pre-write your own obituary, design your own funeral and ideas of what to write down so that your loved ones know your final wishes. 

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In this episode, Brian interviews Bateman Funeral Home Funeral Director Celeste where they answer the following questions:

1. What is a preneed?
2. How can they be helpful to create?
3. Do I have to pay to get a preneed?
4. If I served in the military, why should I create a preneed?
5. What happens to my preneed if I move?
6. Do I need to bring in specific documents for a preneed? What type of information is needed for a preneed?
7. Do I get a copy of my pre-arrangement?

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The Conversation Project,  a public engagement campaign to promote end-of-life discussions, found that 95% of individuals want to or are willing to talk about end-of-life wishes and 97% believe it is important to have their wishes in writing. Brian talks about five reasons to make a pre-arrangement, as well as things that you can use to begin that conversation. He also covers questions to consider talking about with a loved one. 

To find out more about the Conversation Project, or to download a kit, you can follow this link: https://theconversationproject.org/get-started

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Grief is a difficult subject to talk about, especially when talking about it to a child for the first time. Brian talks about ways to help a child process grief and understand the permanence of death. He covers how grief can be expressed through the body and through actions, as well as how to explain the feeling of grief to a child. There are activities that Brian suggests, which are linked in the description below. Brian also talks about how grief can change a child or young adult. Below are some of the resources that Brian refers to from The Dougy Center.

https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/kids
https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/teens
https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts

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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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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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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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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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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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There are often questions about what is legally required to be buried at a national cemetery. For this video, Brian talks about what a national cemetery is and who can be buried in it. He addresses the different groups of individuals who are eligible for burial and what is needed to establish eligibility. The recording also covers information about vault and liner requirements and the minimum container requirements for burial and entombment.

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

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