1. Connection That Make a Difference
OGR connects you to fellow members through our Annual Conference, educational seminars, monthly audio seminars and member-hosted invitationals. You will have many opportunities to exchange ideas, engage in discussions and discover innovations that will open your mind to new possibilities.
2. Information You Can Trust
We confront issues that affect the independent funeral home. Our flagship magazine, The Independent®, publishes opinion and commentary on what is happening in the funeral industry, articles that can help you make a difference, member news, and more.
The Resource Guide, published annually, helps you stay in touch with your OGR network; includes ship-out rates and more.
3. Golden Rule School
Advance your funeral service know-how at the annual Golden Rule School. Our curriculum is designed for 21st century managers and staff, with a curriculum focusing on the practical, technical and managerial sides of the profession.
4. Online Discussion Groups
Connect with colleagues, share great ideas and learn new strategies by joining special interest gropus for online discussions.
5. Families Give Honest Feedback
Our Family Contact program allows you to collect honest feedback from your families. You’ll gain a greater understanding of their needs, recognize ideas for improvement, receive well-deserved appreciation for you and your staff and acquire pre-need planning contacts.
6. Commitment to Excellence through Standards of Ethical Conduct
You join a distinguished community of like-minded professionals who share your passion for quality care and service to families and practice the Standards of Ethical Conduct to provide families with Golden Rule funeral home professionalism — service assured and integrity guaranteed.
7. Group Co-Op Buying
Through our Golden Services Group, members enjoy a broad range of services and products, many at substantial savings. The Aurora program is exceptional and offers significant rebates, discounts and service.
8. www.ogr.org
Access information and services with the click of a mouse at www.ogr.org. Favorite features are the Member Roster/Funeral Home Search and All Member Email.
9. Most Recommended
Golden Rule funeral homes are among the most-recommended funeral homes, consistently earning a 98 percent to 99 percent rating from families for the past five years. Through their commitment to learning and high professional standards, members demonstrate that families are valued.
10. Recognition & Awards
OGR recognizes individual lifetime achievement, funeral home community service and exemplary serivce to families through several award programs.
Contact the membership department to learn how you can connect with the OGR community. Or call (800) 637-8030 and an OGR representative will get in touch with you.
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