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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 epi...

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 epi...

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?
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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...

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. 
The "Accidental Death" trilogy is focused on what happens when someone dies unattended. In this episode, Brian covers the process that happens if there is an unattended death from time...

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 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. 
An accidental death can cause a lot of confusion and grief. Holding ...

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. 
This is the third in a three part series talking about types of accidental deaths, autopsy, and planning a funeral after the unexpected sudden death.  In this episode, Brian talks about the comm...

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 t...

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 t...

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 common questions people have when preparing to attend a funeral for someone who died by suicide. He talks about how a view may look like, what could occur at the funeral and the reception after. ...

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 e...

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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In this trilogy, Brian focuses on new innovations and trends in the funeral industry. With the rise in popularity of celebrations of life, there are now more ways than ever to memorialize a loved one. To highlight that, Brian talks about different types of keepsakes available to help you honor the life of a loved one. In this episode, he talks about keepsake urns, The Edge Art Gallery and Glass Blowing Studio, and Thumbies and Budd...