Suppliers Index

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For any company listed below where a contact name and phone number are not provided, please contact Maureen Hayes at OGR, (800) 637-8030 or mhayes@ogr.org.

ACME Graphics

Your source for the Regal Line printed materials, with a wide variety of designs from which to choose.

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aegis

The aegis system helps you design and deliver monuments that tell families' stories and protect precious memories. aegis' simple system is designed to help you gather insightful information from the family and let them see their monument before the order is placed. Though simple, this system brings clarity and convenience to the monument ordering experience. By eliminating the guesswork, aegis ensures that your clients are satisfied every time and you are freed to do what you do best, provide comfort and support. Aegis delivers financial and personal rewards to you, without fail.

Jeff Hensley
(866) 488-8881 ext. 702
Web site: www.alwaysaegis.com

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Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI)

Reduce your operating expenses and save money. Affiliated Power Purchasers International, LLC will help your business identify and implement options that reduce the costs of electricity, natural gas, water, recycling, waste removal, freight, and telecommunications (voice and data) services. There are no upfront fees. APPI is compensated when it demonstrates and delivers savings and/or refunds. To start saving today, you may register at https://66.216.127.102/appienergy/form.htm

Jeff Sherman
(800) 520-6685
E-mail: info@appienergy.com
Web site: www.appienergy.com

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American Cemetery Supplies

Manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of cemetery & funeral home supplies including tents, Roberts & Downey chapel furniture & equipment, Ferno products, Frigid chemicals and much more.

Web site: www.acsupplies.com  

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Aurora Casket Company

With a casket and urn to meet the needs of almost any family, Aurora adds quality and availability to create added value. Be sure to inquire about the phenomenal savings through the OGR/Aurora First program for discounted caskets. Clarksburg caskets are also available through Aurora. Aurora is meeting demands of today's families with its Images of Life personalization program.

Jane Hollingsworth
(800) 457-1111
Web site: www.auroracasket.com

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B&L Cremation Systems

Cremation retorts and supplies using the latest technologies at affordable prices.

Glenn Lyle
(800) 622-5411
Web site: www.blcremationsystems.com  

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Behrens Design and Development, Inc.

With Behrens, you can accomplish your goals in remodeling
or new construction. Whether you are just remodeling a
prep room or building a new funeral home, Behrens is the
name to trust. From the inception of the idea to the
completion of the construction, they can 'show you the way'
to save thousands of dollars and use your local general
contractor in the process!

Brent Behrens
(866) 617-8778
Web site: www.behrensdesign.com

C&L Containers, Inc.

Containers for precious cargo, including air trays (wood and combination), overseas shippers, temporary cremation urns, milers, bag & ties, sheets, cremation rollers and casket bags.

Jody Batesole
(800) 398-0447
Web site: www.clcontainers.com

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CCR America

Choosing the right collection agency for your company is an important decision.  Exclusively focused on the funeral profession, CCR America concentrates on improving your financial strength through fast and efficient service while maintaining the highest level of integrity and professional standards.  CCR's experience in your field offers the most diverse set of collection programs available and gives you leverage no other agent can.  While maximizing the collection of your past due accounts, it preserves the valuable relationship between you and the families you serve.  You will receive an aggressive fee schedule (below), informative online reporting and outstanding customer service.

Accounts < 6 months old from date of contract                22%
Accounts 6-12 months old from date of contract               27%
Accounts > 12 months old from date of contract               32%
All other accounts – flat collection fee                              32%

Thomas S. Cook
(888) 950-PAID
E-mail: tomscook@aol.com
Web site: www.ccrcollections.com

Cast Paper Art

Blooming keepsakes that are a nice touch to any service and make perfect gifts from you during the year. Get everything from blooming heart cards and blooming expression bookmarks to blooming ornaments.

E-mail: customerservice@castpaperart.com
Web site: www.castpaperart.com

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Central Music

Music and sound systems that meet the quality your families expect and prices you can afford.

Bob Cherry
(800) 995-7990
Web site: www.centralmusic.net

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Church and Chapel

Funeral home furniture, equipment and supplies.

Web site: www.church-chapel.com

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Compliance Plus

OSHA and safety compliance services (employee training; recordkeeping; site audits).

Gary Finch
(800) 950-1101
E-mail: gfinch@the-cia.net
Web site: www.kisscompliance.net

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Cremation.com

Internet directory listings. You deserve to be at the top of the search results when your families are using the internet to obtain cremation information or search for local funeral homes that provide these services.

George Bang
(888) 302-2893
E-mail: george@cremation.com
Web site: www.cremation.com

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Deaton-Kennedy Company

Deaton-Kennedy has the industry experience and stationery solutions to help satisfy two important needs of your funeral home:
• generate greater profitability, and
• optimize family satisfaction by offering choices of high quality stationery products.

By committing a portion of your stationery sales to Deaton-Kennedy, you'll receive, FREE, a solid wood merchandising display, product to fill it and signage.

Roberta Bridges
(877-434-9035)
E-mail: rbridges@deatonkennedy.com
Web site: www.deatonkennedy.com

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DNA Analysis Inc.

DNA profiling, storage and other related services. Become more to your families and show that you are aware of the latest genetic technologies with this valuable service. DNA Analysis is pleased to offer a personal profile card exclusive to families of Golden Rule funeral homes.

Bernard Naegele
(877) 867-3362
Web site: www.storedna.com

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Eagle Company Coaches

Eagle builds top of the line Cadillac and Lincoln coaches. Your families will appreciate the beauty and detail put into these vehicles.

(800) 537-2963
Web site: www.eaglecoachcompany.com

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Embalmers Supply Company (ESCO)

ESCO provides a complete line of embalming supplies, equipment and fluids including Gold Crest and San Veino chemicals. This is home for the Porti-Boy embalming machine. ESCO offers no Hazmat fee and free MSDS sheets as well as free shipping on 5 or more cases.

Web site: www.embalmers.com

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F.A.C. Marketing

Custom marketing strategies and tools for funeral homes. F.A.C. creates marketing plans that fit your needs and budget. Utilize it's Marketing Director Program as an extionsion to your own staff, or work with F.A.C. on a project by project basis for needs such as:
• Newspaper
• TV & cable
• Radio
• Web site development
• Community newsletters
• Logo design
• Brochures

Roger Sheagren
(800) 800-5809
E-mail: roger@facmarketing.com
Web site: www.facmarketing.com

Federated Funeral Directors of America (FFDA)

Specialized funeral home accounting services.

John Rodenburg
(800) 877-3332
E-mail: jrodenburg@ffda.com
Web site: www.ffda.com

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Final Embrace

Add a new dimension to the professionalism of your removals.  Final Embrace manufactures quilted cot covers that are very impressive both in appearance and in quality.  Choose your style and your color scheme.  It’s simple.

Please visit the web site below for details which differentiate the three styles available (Basic, Deluxe and Ultra). You’ll be amazed by the features included in each style. All covers are vinyl-lined and machine washable (cold water, gentle cycle) and are made with sturdy, overlock stitching.

Infant Remains Transporters are also available and serve as matching pillow covers - be sure to get one with each cot cover you order.

Final Embrace also makes items that your families are sure to want as memorabilia, Treasured Memory Bears and Treasured Memory Quilts.

Timothy B. Totten
(321) 287-0628
E-mail: cotcovers@direcway.com
Web site: www.cotcovers.com

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Fox Ceramics

Uniquely-designed, affordable ceramic urns that your families can enjoy. At just $95 for Golden Rule funeral homes you can't go wrong. Each urn is 190 cubic inches and comes on a red oak finished base, glazed with sandstone, mocha or natural.

Each urn features a front photo. Photo categories include wildlife, fish, serenity and angels. Custom photos are welcomed at an additional cost.

E-mail: foxceramics@imt.net
Web site:

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Frazer Consultants

Leading the industry in personalized Memorial candles, Frazer Consultants offers both its Life Candle and Tribute Candle. The flexibility of the four-sided Life Candle allows you to offer both themed candles as well as candles with one to six different photographs. Prayers and/or poems of the families’ choosing may be put on the back side. In fact, the Life Candle is so versatile that it no longer is limited to funeral services. If you’re looking to make an impact with families year around, offer the Life Candle for events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, etc. Available in two sizes, 4”x6” and 2”x3”, this is a great revenue opportunity.

The Tribute candle, with its assortment of backgrounds, has been a signature candle in the funeral profession for years. The Tribute candles comes already wrapped with the themes (23 to choose from) and you simply print a photo and name on the supplied labels, apply them to the candle and voila!

Included with your purchase of either candle is:
Free personalization software
Labels
Decal stickers with your funeral home information

E-mail: mhayes@ogr.org
Web site: www.frazerconsultants.com

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FrontRunner Professional (FRP)

When your image on the web is as important as that in your community.
FrontRunner Professional is the only website solution for firms wanting to provide the ultimate in professional service and convenience to families and their community.
Our dedicated team consists of funeral directors, funeral home owners and advanced technology and marketing leaders. With over 2 million dollars quietly invested in the technology and modular based features, it is unquestionably the most powerful and comprehensive offering available to the funeral service profession, yet, as a commitment to our profession, is the most affordable solution on the market. Available in modules, the main FRP solution is just $995, then add the custom graphic package for $895 and the photographic memories module for $249.

Even if your firm already has a website, you owe it to yourself to take a serious look at this incredible solution that matches the level of quality, professionalism and service you strive for in your communities and with the families you serve.

FrontRunner offer's you:
. Special member pricing and incentives.
. Modular based enhancements you instantly can apply to your site.
. Ever evolving series of new features and enhancements.  
. Rapid conversion of your existing website.
. Fully self-administrable; No more expensive delays or fees for change .
. A proven track record of very, very satisfied customers.

With FRP, you'll always be on the leading edge. Finally.ONE solution that does it all!

(866) 748-3625|
E-mail: info@frontrunnerpro.com
Web site: www.frontrunnerpro.com

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Funeral Service Credit Union

Financial services especially suited for your business.

Joyce Dobey
(866) 701-3728
Web site: www.fscunet.org

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GE Capital

Financing for your funeral home.

Bert Hosner
(314) 579-7133
or
Aaron Pohlmann
(314) 851-2121

Web site: www.gecapital.com

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Geiger Bros.

Satisfy all your needs when it comes to imprintable promotional items that will keep you "top of mind" within your community.

Mary Lou or Tom Hood
(877) 894-9446
e-mail: mhood@sales.geiger.com
Web site: www.geigermall.com/mhood

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Global Payments

Bank card processing at substantial savings.

Steve Greenberg
(816) 519-9770

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H. S. Eckels

Embalming supplies, equipment and fluids.

Richard Steele
(800) 265-8350
E-mail: eckels@eckelsandcompany.com
Web site: www.eckelsandcompany.com

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Holland 1916

STEELife products provide family members with unique, highly personalized photo reproductions that will last for generations. Crafted from the highest quality stainless steel, your STEELife memory will never fade, tarnish or deteriorate. These items are ideal for head stone attachments, memorial plaques, garden stakes, urn cover attachments, casket hardware or mantel displays.

Johnathan Jones
(800)633-3046
E-mail: jjones@holland1916.com
Web site: www.hollandnameplate.com

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Hydrol Chemical Co. Inc.

Embalming supplies, equipment and fluids.

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Inevitable Exodus, Inc.

Tools to organize and settle an estate in one professionally prepared package. This comprehensive, 2-part (pre-need and at-need) estate management system serves as a portable record-keeping system with detailed workbooks including step-by-step instructions on settling an estate. Support CDs contain copies of all the worksheets and form letters allowing the user even more flexibility and efficiency with the system.

The Comfort Cub is a one-of-a-kind huggable urn or cherished keepsake.

Corinne Lavictoire
(888) 829-8362
E-mail: exodus@magma.ca
Web site: www.theexecutorstoolkit.com

Interment Trust Services

Golden Rule Funeral Trust program and administration. The ITS Master Trust program is designed to offer a complete and relatively safe trust program for the participating funeral home. Customized and developed to meet your specific business and investment challenges.

For those that want flexibility in addition to security out of a trust, the optional Tax-Free Trust has proven to be a great value for many OGR members.

Note: Past performance of trust asset investments is not indicative of future results.

Chris Chigas
(800) 487-8220, ext. 8233

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Guraranteed Travel Assurance Plan (GTAP)

Traveler's assurance. Ensures a safe and efficient trip home when someone dies 100 miles or more from their residence.

Web site: www.apasi-gtap.com

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Keepsake Creations

Beautifully produced display items for funeral and memorials which become keepsakes for the family after the service. These include portraits and collages (both in large size and grand size), memorial portrait folders to match the framed portrait, and video remembrances.

Web site: www.keepsakecreations.com

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LCW Automotive

Certified limousine manufacturer. Customized limousines. Extended warranties.

E-mail: rlogan@lcwlimo.com
Web site: www.lcwlimo.com

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Life Appreciation

Whereas the term “personalization” is now a buzzword in the funeral profession, it has been the passion of Life Appreciation Training for thirty-five years.

Every funeral arrangement style or method has predictable results.  Traditional funeral arrangement methods fail to create personalized funerals beyond memory boards and funeral props. Life Appreciation Training can teach you to master a consistent “wow” factor in funeral personalization.  This begins with the arrangements conference and carries over to an organizational system that will impact client satisfaction, revenue and market share.  Guaranteed!

Join Bill Bates, president of the award winning Life Appreciation Training Seminar Program and fourteen other progressive funeral directors at the acclaimed Life Appreciation Training Seminar weekend intensive (16 CEU’s).  Or, have them conduct the Staff Training Seminar at your funeral home where one group fee covers the entire staff any day of the week 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  (10 CEU’s)

Your full Staff Training fee is refundable if revenue does not improve 20-50%.  Even you will be impressed by the funerals you create.

Here’s what you’ve got to gain:
1. Learn a proven method to bond with families infifteen minuets.

2. Master a funeral arrangement style which enables you to determine what personalization activities each family would see value in, even when they may not have been aware of it at the outset of the arrangements.

3. Master the ability to create moving, personalized, funeral ceremony concepts to express every life. It's possible to create every ceremony unlike any other event.

4. Create moving, fully-personalized funerals for families who otherwise request “no funeral” or cremation services. This impacts client satisfaction and revenue, guaranteed.

And, with it being guaranteed, you’ve got nothing to loose.

Bill Bates
(800) 877-8905
E-mail:billbates@lifeappreciation.com
Web Site: www.lifeappreciation.com

Lockwoven

Choose from a variety of burial garments.

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McNeill Grave Marker Company

Temporary grave markers.

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Medical Information Card

Medical emergency cards - don't let your families be caught without them.

E-mail: info@aaronid.com

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Meadow Hill Company, Inc.

Fingerprint impression keepsakes including charm necklaces (with or without a birthstone) tie tacks and special infant remembrances.

Adrienne Kalmes
(877) 848-6243
E-mail: david@thumbies.com
Web site: www.thumbies.com

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Memories By Design

Helping you bring comfort, personalization and memorialization to families in need. The founders of Memories By Design pioneered the first methods to facilitate expedient, quality video productions for funeral services. With its Memory Keepsake, a memorial video production, you not only provide the family with a perfect remembrance, you also give them an unforgettable way to help celebrate a life that was lived.

Bill deBoer
(8000 223-3050
Web site: www.memories-by-design.com

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Motorcycle Memorials

Customized motorcycle tank urns, 500 cubic inches, teardrop design.

The Urns come in three styles, the half tank (wall mount), the half tank (table/mantle mount) or the full tank.  The half tank is mounted on one of three wood finishes, Blonde, Oak, or Mahogany, and includes an area where a photo can be displayed along with a plaque suitable for engraving. The full tank has rubber feet, designed to stand alone; ensuring stability and protecting surfaces from damage.  Solid, standard colors include:
• Rebel Red,
• Bad Boy Blue,
• Ebony Black,
• Tempt Me Tangerine, and
• I’m a Lady Pink

To become a Retailer, simply purchase at least one of the products mentioned above, $409-full tank; $509-mounted half tank, or both for just $750, to keep on display in your home.  Advantages include:
• free listing on Motorcycle Memorials’ website with link to yours
• free sales collateral with custom imprint
• sales assistance through national marketing and advertising on behalf of Motorcycle Memorials driving consumers to its website
• access to highly talented and experienced artists
• product sold/distributed only through the funeral industry (consumers directed to you for the sale)

To become a Retailer contact Maureen Hayes at OGR.

E-mail: ronald.winkler@uhsinc.com
Web site: www.motorcyclememorials.com

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Mourning Discoveries

Bereavement support programs (toll-free phone service, booklets by Doug Manning, staff training).

Linda Findlay
(315) 736-6643
Web site: www.mourningdiscoveries.com

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Mutual Distribution Systems

Distributor of the well-known and sought-after Howard Miller funeral, memorial, clock & curio products.

MaryAnne Scheuble
(866) 603-2182
(412) 498-7999 (cellular)
E-mail: smason@mutualdistribution.com or maryanne@mutualdistribution.com
Web site: www.mutualdistribution.com

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Save on every purchase
once you are signed up. Office Depot is one of the leading providers of anything you need to run your business. It is much more than office supplies that you have access to.  Look around your business – from ceiling to floor.  You can get almost anything necessary for the day to day operations of your business, such as light bulbs, first aid and safety supplies, picture hangers, cameras, lamps, batteries, poster board, toilet paper, tissue, paper/plastic cups and utensils, napkins, coffee, creamer, sugar, cleaning fluids, etc.  In fact, assume you can get it until your account manager tells you differently.  Don’t be afraid to ask.

OGR members receive a blended 44% (sometimes more, sometimes less depending on the product and manufacturer) off retail prices. You get 20% off at the Copy & Print Center, and an extra discount of 2%-5% on delivery orders.

To sign up, either contact Maureen Hayes at (800) 637-8030 or mhayes@ogr.org, or do it yourself, on line, by clicking on the Office Depot logo on the OGR web site page previous to this one.

Kristina Binder
(636) 244-0261
E-mail: kristina.binder@officedepot.com
Web site: http://bsd.officedepot.com

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Pictures In Motion

DVD photo memorials aid the funeral service by enhancing and personalizing the experience for your client-family. Not only are they a great way to modernize your service package and generate additional revenues, but they also provide added value to your client families, resulting in repeat and word-of-mouth business.

Pictures In Motion is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality DVD production, uncompromising service levels, and a trusted partnership that will stand the test of time.

Dirk Jaekel
(866) 767-8770
Web site: www.picturesinmotion.com

Pierce Chemicals Royal Bond, Inc.

Embalming supplies, equipment and fluids.

Web site: www.piercechemical.com

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Preneed Funeral Program

PFP is a leading preplanning organization offering three distinct and proven marketing systems that collectively make your overall preneed program as good as it can be.  No matter which of our systems you choose, PFP has invested thousands of hours developing and refining them to be effective for you and your funeral home.  PFP works with Homesteaders and Aurora to provide you with reliable insurance policies and today's casket prices.

Quinn H. Eagan
(800) 529-7729
E-mail: quinn@preneed.net
Web site: www.preneed.net

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Professional Collection Services, Inc. (PCS)

Whether you hesitate to collect on certain accounts because of the strict collection laws or because your staff is not trained in this area - let the professionals handle it for you. Funeral directors have been satisfied with PCS for years and have testimonials to share. Superior results with a personal touch - that's what PCS is all about.

Jim Dorsa
(631) 265-8600
E-mail: coll8600@aol.com

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Profiles In Art

What began as a custom framing business in 1989, and became very successful, grew into a business focused on helping the funeral industry. Profiles In Art provides practical and cost effective solutions to funeral homes across North America. It prides itself on personal service and gallery-quality workmanship. Through innovative solutions and products the company has expanded into a provider of portraits and framing options, EZ-Mount photoboards, floor and table-top easels, etc.

Garry Malo
(888) 258-3164
Web site: www.profilesinart.com

Renaissance Urn Company

Innovators of homemade urn covers, both fabric and handmade paper, to decorate temporary containers. Meets the requirements of the TSA.

Web site: www.renaissanceurns.com

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Rob-Win Press

Offering a large selection of printed materials that are sure to meet the needs of your families.

E-mail: info@robwin.com
Web site: www.robwin.com

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SRS Computing Solutions

Delivers Custom Funeral Home Software which is user-friendly and designed especially for your operations. SRS offers an excellent technical support staff.

Scott R. Simons
(800)797-4861
E-mail: ssimons@srscomputing.com
Web site: www.srscomputingsolutions.com

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SinoSource International Company, Inc.

Fine cloisonné urns, crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Find a selection of accompaniments to the cloisonné line as well as beautiful urns made of other materials.

Robert Hunsaker
(888) 746-6768
E-mail: roberthunsaker@sinosource.biz
Web site: www.sinosource.biz

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SpartaCraft, Inc.

Beautifully-crafted flag and medal display cases.

Web site: www.spartacraft.com

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Superior Manufacturing Group

Logo rugs to protect your floor as well as offer a professional greeting.

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T-Mobile

With consistently high rankings, by J.D. Power, consumer surveys places T-Mobile in the lead for customer-satisfaction, customer care and regional wireless quality. T-Mobile also has one of the fewest dropped-call ratings.

A special package has been developed for Golden Rule funeral homes which may also be extended to your friends and family:

• basic plans starting at $29.99
• family plans starting at $59.99
• free activation
• free phones to choose from (others available at low prices)
• 11-month hardware exchange
• 14-day return policy on new activations
• free shipping with 2-day service

Jane Thomas
(314) 227-5345
E-mail: jane.thomas@t-mobile.com

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Thomas-Pierce & Company

Business consulting and valuation, brokerage services and succession planning.

Jon Thomas
(800) 825-3130
Web site: www.thomaspierce.com

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Tributes.com 

Created by Monster.com founder, Jeff Taylor, Tributes.com offers real-time obituary-posting capability as well as a place where families can:
Recall stories
Share pictures
Offer charitable contributions according to a loved one’s wishes
Console one another

By partnering with Tributes, your web site will become a link on its site – and traffic to its site is growing daily.  Families can make unlimited changes to their postings, through password protection, turning an obituary into a meaningful tribute that will live for generations.

John Heald
(617) 337-9446
E-mail: john@tributes.com
Web site: www.tributes.com

United Laboratories

Cleaning and maintenance supplies.

Dan Young
(800) 323-2594
E-mail: dyoung@beearthsmart.com
Web site: www.beearthsmart.com

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Vision Medical, Inc.

Protective garments and body pouches.- 10% to 27% savings.
Vision Medical has a large selection of urns and funeral home equipment at deeply discounted prices for members.

E-mail: mhayes@ogr.org

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What's A Funeral Anyway

The STAR Class is a sensitive, caring approach to explaining the funeral process to children through stories, pictures, peer support, a craft activity and a STAR message. The STAR Class Kit provides everything you need to prepare children for funerals, visitations and burials--in only 30 minutes! Materials are also available for cremations.

Karen E. Nilsen , R.N.
(612) 861-6816
E-mail: thestarclass@aol.com

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