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The Last Track

The Last Track

Written by: Brian
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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.© 2026 The Last Track Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Preparing for the Unexpected Presentation
    Jan 3 2026

    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. In this episode, he covers pre-needs and how to make sure that your final expenses are covered for your unique situation. Brian also addresses who is the legal next of kin, death certificates and answers questions the audience has.

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    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.

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



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    20 mins
  • Ideas for how to help a Child Process Grief
    Dec 27 2025

    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

    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.

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



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    15 mins
  • Legacy Planning and Final Arrangements Seminar Day Two
    Nov 5 2025

    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 create a personalized legacy plan that is right for your family.
    Listen to a recording of the presentation Brian gave on legacy planning and taking care of your final arrangements. In this episode, he covers preneeds and how to make sure that your final expenses are covered for your unique situation. Brian also addresses military funeral benefits, death certificates and answers questions the audience has.
    If you did not listen to day one, make sure to go back and listen to it!
    For more information about preneeds you can visit our website: https://www.batemanpacificview.com or email us 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.

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



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    28 mins
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