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Build a Legacy at the 2024 Annual Conference

The 2024 OGR Annual Conference, presented by Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions, is annual event that brings together thought leaders and decision makers of independently owned and operated funeral homes and suppliers from across the globe.

Focusing on funeral profession dynamics, trending topics, innovation, and professional development, the knowledge and resources gained from this event directly benefit funeral homes looking to grow and be more successful. There will also be plenty of time to network with peers and potential customers as well as meet new colleagues at this event that was created specifically for the funeral home profession. This event is one that funeral professionals can’t afford to miss!

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FUNERAL HOME ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM
EXHIBITOR/SUPPLIER REGISTRATION FORM

OGR MEMBERS: Login before registering for discounted pricing! If you are logged in and don't see the member pricing for registration, then your profile is not connected to your firm or company's membership account. Email [email protected] for assistance. 

Registration Options Smart Rate
Before April 1
Regular Rate
April 1
Member Firm All Access Pass
Available to employees of OGR member funeral homes.
$695 $795
Additional Full Access Pass
Discounted pass for funeral homes who send more than one employee.
$620 $695

OGR Supply Partner Exhibitor Table (Includes 1 Complimentary All Access Pass)
All OGR Supply Partners and prospective supply partners are required to purchase an exhibit table in order to attend.  
The purchase includes a high-top/cocktail round table for the company to set up a display. 

$1,499 $1,699
Non-Member Exhibitor Table (Includes 1 Complimentary All Access Pass) $2,099 $2,299
Spouse Select Meals Pass (Reception & Golden Circle Dinner Only)
This pass is for individuals that are NOT employed in the funeral home profession. It is only intended for spouses, children, significant others, etc.
and grants access to the Past Presidents Welcome Reception and the Golden Circle Celebration Dinner. 

$249 $299
Spouse All Meals Pass
Includes benefits Spouse Select Meals Pass benefits (Reception & Golden Circle Dinner) plus all meals OGR is providing (breakfasts, lunches, breaks).
$449 $499
Non-Member All Access Pass
Should only be purchased by non-member funeral home employees. Prospective supply partners should purchase a table to attend, this option is only for non-member funeral homes.
$1,099 $1,299
 
Travel Partner Offer
Delta Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for The Order of the Golden Rule. Please click here to book your flights.


You may also call Delta Meeting
Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY39P.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Sponsor the 2024 Annual Conference

Want to engage even further with owners and operators of independently owned funeral homes? We have customizable sponsorship opportunities that can fit your business goals and price point. For details, contact Executive Director Wendy King at [email protected] or (800) 637-8030, ext. 140.

Donate to the Silent Auction

Please consider donating an auction package to the OGR Foundation's Annual Silent Auction being held during the conference. Money raised will benefit the Foundation's scholarship program that rewards deserving mortuary science students. All donations are tax deductible. To donate an auction item, contact Executive Director Wendy King at [email protected] or (800) 637-8030, ext. 140.

Beware of Scammers
You may be contacted by outside companies attempting to sell you exhibitor services, lead retrieval, hotel reservations, attendee lists or more for the OGR Conference. Please be assured that we never sell our attendee’s or exhibitor's contact information – in fact, we follow strict data privacy regulations. These 3rd party companies will present themselves as conference partners, sometimes even using the OGR logo. OGR nor our conference hotel partner hotel will ever call you to make a hotel reservation.

Cancellation Policy for Funeral Home Attendees
Full refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time April 8, 2024. A 50% refund will be given for cancellations received in writing to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on April 15, 2024. No refunds will be granted for requests after that date. If you opt to be invoiced for your registration purchase rather than pay immediately online, please note that full payment must be received to the OGR office no later than 30 days from the date of registration. Unpaid registrations will be required to provide valid payment onsite at the conference registration desk before entering the conference space. Please note that the cancellation policy mentioned above still applies even if you opt to be invoiced. 

Cancellation Policy for Exhibitors
Full refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to Education @OGR.org no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time March 11, 2024. A 50% refund will be given for cancellations received in writing to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on March 18, 2024. No refunds will be granted for requests after that date. If you opt to be invoiced for your exhibit purchase rather than pay immediately online, please note that full payment must be received to the OGR office no later than 30 days from the date of registration. Unpaid exhibit tables and/or registrations will be required to provide valid payment onsite at the conference registration desk before entering the conference space. Please note that the cancellation policy mentioned above still applies even if you opt to be invoiced. 

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