Bateman Funeral Home

08/26/2026

08/18/2026

08/05/2026

A time of loss is a time of confusion, but your final arrangements don’t have to add to the uncertainty. Pre-planning your funeral services can save your loved ones from having to make decisions while they’re grieving. And they won’t have to guess what you’d want.
If you would like to learn more about ways to start the conversation about your final wishes, check out our guide on our website.
https://www.batemanpacificview.com/plan-ahead/how-to-start-the-conversation

08/03/2026

If you’re trying to support a family member or friend, figuring out the right things to say or do can seem daunting. Luckily, you’ve already taken the first step towards helping them, simply through the act of caring. But sometimes, you might wish to do a little more to show support.
If you would like to learn more about ways to support a loved one during this time, check out our grief support guide on our website.
https://www.batemanpacificview.com/grief-and-healing/grief-support-resources

07/31/2026

The employee must have a current connection to the railroad industry at the earlier of retirement or death to qualify you for survivor benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act. Otherwise, the Social Security Administration would pay the survivor benefits.
If you are receiving an RRA spouse annuity in the month the employee dies, your benefit will be converted to a widow(er)'s annuity. Only proof of the employee's death is needed.

General Conditions Under Which a Person is Entitled to a Railroad Retirement Widow(er)/Surviving Divorced Spouse Annuity   G-177S (09-06) G-177S (29.08 KB)   Current Connection The employee must have a current connection to the railroad industry at the earlier of retirement or death to qualify yo...

07/29/2026

Here’s the truth: selecting a final resting place in advance makes a difficult time become solely about celebrating life and honoring who you are. The alternative is often confusion, disagreement and guesswork. So, it’s smart to make these choices now. That way they’re not made on your behalf, at an emotional moment.
The benefits to your family will be real and appreciated, ranging from spiritual choices to financial assistance. From selecting an ideal permanent memorial, to designing the service, to paying in advance, you can make the day exactly as you imagine it. And your loved ones will know they’re fulfilling your wishes. Which is exactly how they should feel.
https://www.batemanpacificview.com/our-services/burials

07/27/2026

Honoring the life of your loved one means you valued the relationship you shared. Our memorial sites are not just a repository of family photos and videos; they’re Web 2.0 tools for connecting with family and friends, all in honor of your loved one.

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...

07/25/2026

The SSA periodically sends a list of the newly deceased to the major consumer credit reporting agencies.

Learn what happens to your credit file when you die, how to report the death of a relative to the credit bureaus and what happens to debt after death.

07/22/2026

"You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it" - J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

07/20/2026

"Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything." - C. S. Lewis, A Grief Observed