Oregon Memorial Association (OMA)
is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to helping Oregon
consumers choose dignified, meaningful, and affordable end-of-life services.

Click HERE to register for this FREE event.

Join us on Saturday, October 17 online via Zoom for our 65th Annual Meeting to hear Guest Speaker
Becky Robison’s insights on getting through the challenges of losing a parent or other close family member without losing your sense of humor. You’ll also get to hear the latest news about OMA.

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Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsor, Clearstone Memorial Partners 
with locations in Medford, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Salem, Keizer, Independence, Hillsboro, and Gresham.

Thank you to our Bronze Level Sponsor, Dan Volkmer Team, specializing in historic and architecturally significant
properties in Oregon.

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2026 WORKSHOP DATES

November 16 - Online via Zoom

December 5 - SE Portland

January 9 - Online via Zoom

Left:  Cathy Hall, Workshop Coordinator

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Learn more about how to plan, what to consider, and how best to make your wishes know to your              loved ones and health and funeral providers at OMA's end-of-life planning workshops.

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Hospice:  When, What, and How
January 29, 2026 – Online via Zoom

This presentation for families, friends, patients, and caregivers was  presented in partnership with
Lumina Hospice.

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Guest speaker Joanne Petrie, a nationally certified Bereavement Facilitator, explored ways to plan meaningful celebrations of life and more intimate memorial ceremonies.

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Estate Attorney Elizabeth Jessop discussed
The Benefits of End-of-life Planning.

The Formula presented the entertaining skit Planning Won’t Make You Die.

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"Do I Need a Will?"
An informative presentation by
Meredith Williamson,
Founder and Attorney at Law at
NW Estate Law about all things wills.

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“What Jewish and Christian Death & Dying Practices Can Teach Us”
Discussions with Sharon Fendrich, chair of Chevra Kavod haMet,
the non-orthodox community Chevra Kadisha in Portland and
Reverend Brian Marsh of Moreland Presbyterian Church in Portland

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Our 62nd Annual Meeting guest speakers, Kathryn Karr with Oregon Humane Society & Nicole Comach, a local Death Doula, discussed Options for Your Pets After You Die & Assistance For You and Your Loved Ones During the Death Process.

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Guest speaker Meredith Williamson, Founder and Attorney at Law at NW Estate Law, presented “Orchestrating Your Estate Plan” at our 61st Annual Meeting.

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Walt Patrick of Herland Forest Natural Burial Cemetery, a non-profit cemetery dedicated to 
sustaining our natural resources, presented options for Affordable Body Disposition.

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Elizabeth Fournier of Cornerstone Funeral Services & Cremation discusses affordable end-of-life choices and how to bury your loved ones without breaking the bank during her presentation,
"Options for the End of Life: Saving Money When You Die."

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Family Memberships Now Available

Now for just $25, parents and guardians can add all of their
children and/or dependents ages 25 and younger to their current
or new OMA memberships. Once their child or dependent turns
26-years-old, they will need to purchase their own membership. Individual membership are $50.

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Discounts on Plots and Niches

OMA is offering a rare opportunity to purchase
prime burial plots and mausoleum niches in
the Portland area at a deep discount.

UP TO 50% OFF THE MARKET VALUE!

Find out more HERE.

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Become an OMA Member Today!

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OMA MEMBERS

Now is a great time to make your Annual Donation to OMA!

DONATE NOW

Are you familiar with our current Provider List?
OMA has established agreements with mortuaries throughout Oregon for discounted prices for members, and continues to negotiate contracts state-wide. OMA is committed to arranging the best discounts for our members. See the current list HERE.

Have you moved? Have a new email?
If you've moved or have new a phone or email, update your contact information HERE.

Is your Personal Instruction Form (PIF) current?
Contact us HERE if you would like to receive a new PIF via postal mail. HERE is a downloadable version.

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