The Last Track

Author: Brian

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.
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Types of Officiants: What do they do?
Episode 3
Sunday, 3 May, 2026

Typically, the person who officiates the funeral service will run the order of service.This can include: Reading of the life story or eulogyPlaying musicPlaying a memorial videoOffering a time of remembrance Offering prayers or reading of poemsIntroduce military honors or funeral ritesPresenting announcements for the graveside service, luncheon, family gathering or other directorsIn the state of Oregon, any unlicensed person is allowed to run the funeral service, as long as they are not accepting payment of the services. In order to accept payments for officiating a funeral service, a person must be licensed.The officiant may be a clergy member, a celebrant, a family or community member. Send us Fan Mail Contact Bateman Funeral Home in Newport, OregonVisit Bateman Funeral Home's websiteFollow us on Facebook Email us at info@batemanpacificview.comFor 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.