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OGR Virtual Roundtables return in 2021

OGR is hosting a series of roundtable discussions to provide a networking platform for members to share their best practices, ideas and questions around common challenges facing funeral service today. These informal discussions will be your opportunity to connect with other members, share your expertise and learn from their experiences.

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President's Message: What next? The need for a strategic plan

This fall, OGR’s board of directors will embark on the development of a new three-year strategic plan for our great organization. Arguably, there has not been a time in our 92-year history when purposeful and thoughtful planning has been needed in our industry more than it is now, and OGR is ready to do its part to help us all ensure we are able to continue to be the best of the best when it comes to providing exceptional funeral care.

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ADVENTURE AWAITS ATTENDEES AT OGR’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND SUPPLIER SHOWCASE IN ASHEVILLE, NC APRIL 19-21, 2020

 

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OGR TO HOST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT IN CLEARWATER, FL | FEBRUARY 23-24, 2020

 

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YP Spotlight: Meet Laura

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2019 issue of the The Independent® magazine.

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Member Spotlight: Dependable Friends in a Time of Need

The complete interview originally appeared in the spring issue of OGR’s quarterly magazine The Independent.

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YP Spotlight: Meet Jackie

This article originally appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of The Independent® magazine.

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OGR AND SELECTED TEAM UP ON SEMINAR FOR INDEPENDENTS

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Mark Allen
Executive Director
512-334-5504 
[email protected]



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Gut and Gumption - Young Professionals Have it All

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What Families Appreciate About Funeral Service

Learning what families appreciate about your service is an important part of your funeral home business. Positive feedback can help you figure out what not to change about your funeral home and what families appreciate most. Good feedback can also lead to return business and referrals.

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For Fans of Final Resting Places

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OGR ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERS SOLUTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOMES IN CALEB WILDE’S CLOSING KEYNOTE

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Mark Allen,
Executive Director/CEO
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]



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OGR TO HOST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT IN NASHVILLE, TN MARCH 10-11

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Mark Allen,
Executive Director/CEO
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]



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OGR MEMBER TO HOST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS STUDY GROUP IN BUFFALO, NY AREA SEPTEMBER 23-25

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Jessica A. Smith,
Assistance Executive Director
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]



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OGR ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO BUSINESS PROBLEMS IN SAVANNAH, GA APRIL 4-6, 2018

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Jessica A. Smith,
Assistant Executive Director
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]



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NEW OGR BOOKLET PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP COMMUNITIES COPE WITH THE OPIOID CRISIS

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Jessica A. Smith,
Assistant Executive Director
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]



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GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME MEMBERS LEARN TO WOW & WIN IN NEW ORLEANS, LA APRIL 20-22, 2017

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Mark B. Allen, Executive Director
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]


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OGR ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SUPPLIER SHOWCASE PARADES INTO NEW ORLEANS, LA APRIL 20-22, 2017

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Mark B. Allen, Executive Director
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]


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OGR TO HOST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT IN AUSTIN, TX FEBRUARY 19-21, 2017

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Mark B. Allen, Executive Director
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]


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FREE WEBINAR TO PREPARE FUNERAL PROFESSIONALS TO HANDLE OPIOID OVERDOSES

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Mark B. Allen, Executive Director
(512) 334-5504 
[email protected]


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