Legacy and Compassion: Member Spotlight

by: OGR Staff

Category: Blog

Sep

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

What Working in Funeral Care has Taught Me About Life

by: Nancy Weil

Category: Blog

Sep

This is a profession that changes how we look at life. Each time we are with a family that is experiencing the loss of a loved one, it reminds us to examine how we are living our own life. Socrates wrote, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” He has a point. So I will access my inner philosopher and expound on the virtues of what I have learned about life from working in death care.

Tips for Creating a Healthy Work Environment; Reducing Conflict Among Staff

by: OGR Staff

Category: Blog

Sep

This post is an excerpt from an article that was published in the Summer 2019 issue of the The Independent® magazine

Examine Your Fears Before Saying No, Part 2

by: Dr. Jason Troyer

Category: Blog

Sep

Last week we looked at how suffering from the paralysis of fear isn’t a valid business plan. Let’s look this week at how we differentiate the foolish from the wise changes.

Examine Your Fears Before Saying No, Part 1

by: OGR Staff

Category: Blog

Sep

Every funeral director has stories of when things went wrong. Really wrong. A visitation that turned into a fist fight. An employee or colleague who quit with no advance notice. Delivery of the wrong casket or no casket at all. Officiants who use the wrong name. The list of things to worry about is long and varied.

YP Spotlight: Meet Jackie

by: Scott McClure

Category: News for Members

Sep

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

THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE GOLDEN RULE WELCOMES NEW SUPPLY PARTNER BEYOND THE URN

by: Scott McClure

Category: Supplier News

Aug

PRESS RELEASE

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

OGR AND SELECTED TEAM UP ON SEMINAR FOR INDEPENDENTS

by: Scott McClure

Category: News for Members

Aug

PRESS RELEASE

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

Gut and Gumption - Young Professionals Have it All

by: Jessica S. Riddlesperger

Category: News for Members

Jul

What Families Appreciate About Funeral Service

by: OGR Staff

Category: News for Members

Jul

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.