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HOODVIEW NEWS LEGAL
A memorial service should be about memories,
NOT HIGH PRICES.
H Attorney-at-law
ave you ever ordered something online only to open the box and
find a cheap imitation of the advertised product? In this era of fast fashion and overnight shipping, foreign companies make millions off of products that are fraudu- lently advertised and hastily assembled by slave labor. Safe behind the protections of tyrannical governments, those companies don’t care that you didn’t get what you paid for. Power is abused when there is a lack of accountability.
Community accountability
I don’t do well in large cities. I have lived in several metro areas across America and I always run into the same issues. In a big city, people have a degree of anonymity which is not afforded to those living in a rural area. It is hard to hold people accountable when you don’t know who they are. In a small town, you have to think twice before flipping a driver off in traf- fic, as it might be someone from your church or par- ent-teacher association.
Whether your family is in need of immediate service or interested in planning ahead to lock in prices for tomorrow’s needs, your Dignity Memorial® provider can help.
Call today and find out how to celebrate a life like no other, beautifully and affordably.
Direct cremation starting at
$2,010* Immediate burial starting at $3,630**
In the country, reputation matters and word-of-mouth beats Google every day of the week.
A new resolution
That’s why I’d like to chal- lenge you to add one last thing to your New Year’s Resolution list; Shop Local. Invest in your community. Where possible, engage local professionals, laborers, and service providers; because accountability matters, espe- cially in times of trouble. I bank at a small regional branch because when I have an issue, I can walk in and not only do the tellers know my name, they know the names of my two dogs and how my sister’s root canal went.That’swhereIkeepmy money, because those are the kind of relationships I believe in and want to invest in.
This very publication is
a small business that I sup- port, and if you look through these pages, you will find your friends and neighbors, names you know and places you recognize. These are the people and the causes that I hope spring to mind when you need something. This year, when you open your wallet, ask yourself, what am I investing in? My reso- lution for 2024 is to keep my money within the shadow of Mt. Hood. I hope you will do the same.!n
Attorney Nathan Begley is an experienced probate, estate planning and elder law attor- ney in Gresham. He can be reached at
(503) 492- 4229. By email at nathan @ goodadvice- law.com.
520 Powell Blvd., Gresham www.batemancarrollfunerals.com
503-665-2128
*Direct cremation (without ceremony) includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to the funeral establishment, refrigeration, service vehicle and cremation container. The crematory fee is included. Prices may vary based on selections.
**Immediate burial (without any rites or ceremonies at the funeral home, graveside or elsewhere) includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, refrigeration, transfer of remains to the funeral establishment, transportation of remains to the cemetery, and service vehicle. Price quoted does not include any merchandise, such as casket, or cemetery property or services. Prices may vary based on selections.
BATEMAN CARROLL
Funeral Home
By NATHAN BEGLEY
Shop Local
Nathan Begley
Attorney at Law
Access to Justice Starts Here! Call Now 503.492.4229
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