Oregon Memorial Association

19/08/2025

OMA is excited to welcome Joanne Petrie as our 64th Annual Meeting guest speaker on October 12 at 2pm. Joanne is a nationally certified Bereavement Facilitator, author, and podcaster. An upbeat and dynamic presenter, she'll explore ways to plan meaningful celebrations of life, joyful memorials, and more intimate ceremonies. Joanne will also discuss why they can be so important for loved ones left behind. An informative Q & A session will follow. Register for this FREE event at www.omaoregon.org.

05/08/2025

Planning Celebration of Life: Bringing Comfort to You & Those You Love

OMA's 64th annual meeting will be on Sunday, October 12 at 2pm. Guest Speaker Joanne Petrie will discuss planning for life celebrations and joyful (yes, joyful!) memorials. She'll also explore why these ceremonies can be so important for loved ones left behind. Go outside, find some shade, and think about what plans you still might need to make to ensure your final wishes are achieved. Visit www.omaoregon.org for more information.

01/08/2025

Do your survivors know that you're interested in a more sustainable body disposition option? Do you need advice on how to start a conversation like that? Is having a will and establishing power of attorney god enough for now? What else is important to discuss with your loved ones? Join us for our Saturday, August 23 end-of-life planning Zoom workshop where you'll learn how to plan, what to consider, and how best to make your decisions known to your loved ones and end-of-life care providers. Register at www.omaoregon.org/workshops.

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.