Oregon Memorial Association

10/05/2025

Attention SW Metro Area Communities: Join us for a workshop in Sherwood next month!

We'll be hosting an "All's Well That Ends Well" end-of-life planning workshop on Friday, June 6 at the Sherwood Community Room in the Sherwood Police Department (20495 SW Borchers Drive) from 10am to 12:30pm.

Register at www.omaoregon.org/workshops.

OMA's end-of-life planning workshops offer you a chance to make end-of-life plans in a thoughtful and supportive environment. Learn more about how to plan, what to consider, and how best to make your wishes known to your loved ones and end-of-life care providers.

Hope to see you there!

14/04/2025

05/02/2025

Friend to Fern, at The Croft Farm on Sauvie Island, is offering an eco-friendly approach to help lay people's pets to rest using terramation, also known as human composting, a natural process of turning a body into soil.

Friend to Fern, at The Croft Farm on Sauvie Island, is offering an eco-friendly approach to help lay people's pets to rest using terramation, also known as human composting, a

03/01/2025

Thank you to our supporters who have contributed, both with their time and with their donations, to our mission in 2024 as we continued to help funeral consumers choose dignified, meaningful, and affordable end-of-life services.

Please consider helping us start the new year strong by making a tax-deductible donation. www.omaoregon.org/donate

18/11/2024

Earlier this year I traveled to Central Oregon for the state premiere of Jack Has a Plan, a new feature documentary depicting a man's decision to use Medical Aid in Dying after living with a terminal brain tumor for 25 years. I was deeply moved by Jack Tuller and his process of coming to terms

29/10/2024

Last year, Congress passed a measure to find and protect historic Black cemeteries nationwide. But the money to do the work hasn't been allocated. Some aren't waiting for lawmakers to act. Earlier this past summer, dozens of people came together to help preserve a pair of cemeteries in Washington.

Last year, Congress passed a measure to find and protect historic Black cemeteries nationwide. But the money to do the work hasn't been allocated. Some aren't waiting for lawmakers to act. Earlier this summer, dozens of people came together to help preserve a pair of cemeteries in Washington. From t...

21/10/2024

We hope you will be able to join us for our 63rd Annual Meeting happening this Saturday at 2pm via Zoom. We'll be discussing the importance of estate planning before you die, no matter your age or assets.
In the meantime, take a listen to what Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has to say about making sure you have a will (at least!) in place.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger urges everyone to write a will and outlines the steps you need to take to ensure you've planned for a smooth transition of your estate to your heirs.

18/10/2024

Support OMA with your purchase of a $5 raffle ticket to support OMA for a 1-in-100 chance to win the Explore Package! The package includes:
> AAA Basic Membership for two people for one year
> Two tickets to Portland Japanese Garden
> Membership allowing free admission for one year for you and a guest to Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden
> A McMenamins Pubs and Breweries $50 gift card
> Six In-N-Out Burger valued guest meal cards valued at $9.50 each
> Oregon Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal: A Guide to the 50 Must-See Destinations in Oregon book

DOOR PRIZES, too!
Register for our 63rd Annual Meeting and purchase your raffle tickets at www.omaoregon.org.

Winners for both the raffle and door prizes will be announced at the event.
Must be present to claim door prizes.

16/10/2024

Don't forget to register for our 63rd Annual Meeting happening on Saturday, October 26 at 2pm! You won't want to miss the entertaining skit "Planning Won’t Make You Die" presented by The Formula, comprised of the talented staff at O’Hair-Wards Funeral Chapel in Klamath Falls.

Get your end-of-life questions answered during the Q&A session with our guest speakers, Estate Attorney Elizabeth Jessop and Cornerstone Funeral Services & Cremation Owner and Funeral Director, Elizabeth Fournier, who will be discussing the benefits of end-of-life planning. We hope you can join us!

Register at www.omaoregon.org. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the day before the event, so please be sure to register today!

Oregon Memorial Association; Funeral Consumers Alliance

10/10/2024

Support OMA with your purchase of a $5 RAFFLE TICKET for a 1-in-100 chance to win the Explore Package! Visit www.omaoregon.org to buy your raffle tickets online.
The package includes:
> AAA Basic Membership for two people for one year
> Two tickets to Portland Japanese Garden
> Membership allowing free admission for one year for you and a guest to Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden
> A McMenamins Pubs and Breweries $50 gift card
> Six In-N-Out Burger valued guest meal cards valued at $9.50 each
> Oregon Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal: A Guide to the 50 Must-See Destinations in Oregon book

{Winners for both the raffle and door prizes will be announced at the event.
Must be present to claim door prizes.}