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.
The roundtable series is available exclusively to OGR members, free of charge. All meetings will be held on Zoom with a start time of 4 p.m. ET and will last 45 minutes.
Members and their staff wishing to participate must pre-register. Registered participants will be emailed a Zoom link a few days prior to the digital roundtable. For security reasons, we cannot admit individuals who are not pre-registered.
January 21: Tech Tips
Hosted by Peter Urban and Charles Castiglia
The pandemic may have moved up our plans to update the technology we use in our funeral homes, but tech goes beyond the streaming of services. From arrangement conferences to day sheets, how you harness technology can impact your productivity, reduce errors and make life easier.
February 18: Marketing Your Funeral Home
Hosted by Jim Rudolph and Andrew Loos
Even with COVID-19 restrictions, safety concerns and limited budgets, there are still ways to promote your funeral home. Social media, community events and Google reviews are some of the areas that will be touched on. There is nothing better than getting free, positive publicity so get 2021 started with an updated marketing plan.
March 18: Balancing the Two Families You Serve While Not Losing Yourself in the Process
Hosted by Jamie Wieting and Cathie Tattrie
When days get busy it can leave you wondering how you can be all things to all people, including yourself. Between the families you serve at the funeral home and the family you love at home, it is easy to get overwhelmed trying to balance it all. Bring your tips, trials and tribulations and let’s devise a plan for better balance.
Questions about this series and suggestions for future roundtable discussion topics may be emailed to [email protected].