Talking to Your Adult Children about Your Final Wishes

The Last Track

The Last Track
Talking to Your Adult Children about Your Final Wishes
Aug 03, 2025 Season 47 Episode 3
Brian

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.

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