Our Staff

Brian and Donna Norris

Manager

Brian is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Oregon and Washington, a certified cremationist as well as a certified celebrant. He has worked in every area of the funeral industry and is now the manager Affordable Burial & Cremation.

Brian holds a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University and an associate’s degree from Mt. Hood Community College where he earned his Funeral Service Degree. Prior to entering the funeral service industry Brian retired early from United Parcel Service, he served as a Combat Engineer Officer in the Oregon Army National Guard from 1985 to 1997 and was the Northwest Regional Vice President of a large temporary staffing agency.

Brian is involved in a variety of community activities including: serving on the board of directors for the Oregon Funeral Directors Association from 2014 to 2018, President of the Yaquina Toastmasters club from 2016 to 2018, serves as a member of the City of Newport Parks & Recreation Committee, he is currently a member of board of directors for the Greater Area Newport Chamber of Commerce and a member of the American Legion.

Brian and his wife Donna are both native Oregonians and moved to Newport Oregon to be close to Brian’s parents who reside in Newport. They have been married for 35 years, have raised four beautiful daughters and are proud grandparents to five wonderful grandchildren. Donna is a talented teacher for Newport Highschool who is devoted to her special education and medically fragile students.

Brian and Donna are proud and honored that you have chosen our funeral homes to serve your family.

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Patti

Licensed Funeral Director

Patti started her working career as a Certified Nurse's Aide. Being a single parent, she decided to return to school, attending Mt Hood Community college, earning her Associate's Degree in 1993. She started her funeral/cemetery career in 1996 as a clerk, then an administrative assistant. In 2021, Patti became a funeral director.

Patti enjoys camping, bowling and swimming. She loves animals of all kinds, and is very fond of her dogs and cats. She cares about people and their feelings, and if she can help in any way, she is happy to do so. 

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