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Access Financial Group Interment Trust Services
For nearly 30 years, Access Financial Group has managed the Golden Rule® Funeral Trust, providing pre-need trust accounting and investment advice. The Golden Rule 401(k) Plan was designed to help you meet your retirement savings goals. The plan was exclusively developed to support independent funeral homes and their employees.
With low start-up investment and comparably low ongoing recordkeeping costs, this unique plan gives you and your employees more options than ever before. The Golden Rule 401(k) plan has the added benefit of allowing you to offer benefits to your employees, giving you a leg up in the hiring and retention of employees.
Contact us to learn more about this unique benefit and how we can work together to help you and your employees plan for your future.
Member Benefit: 401(k) exclusive member pricing
Christopher Chigas
(312) 655-8233
www.intermenttrustservices.com
www.afinancial.com/OGR
Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI)
APPI Energy is available to provide data-driven, holistic energy management services and custom solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs and goals. As part of your membership benefit, APPI Energy can analyze your energy usage, evaluate your energy bill, deliver a green-apples-to-green-apples comparison of supplier prices and contracts, and negotiate a supply solution tailored to your budgetary needs and sustainability goals.
Benefits to you include:
- Negotiating on your behalf: Advocating for you, not the supplier or the utility
- Minimizing risk: Analyzing contracts and monitoring regulatory changes
- Providing customized solutions: Including comprehensive evaluations on demand and usage profile
- Save you time: Evaluate local utility and government policies to ensure all incentives are being captured
Operating on a foundation of data-driven consulting solutions, designed to help you save time, money, and minimize budgetary risk on the energy procurement process, APPI Energy is unbiased, working with only the most trusted, heavily-vetted suppliers.
Additionally, APPI Energy offers energy management solutions to reduce demand, reduce costs, and increase sustainability. As a true extension of your team, APPI Energy provides holistic, tailored solutions that help you set and meet your energy goals while reducing overall energy costs.
To learn more about the member benefit, contact Carrie Shepard.
Carrie Shepard
(800) 520-6685
www.appienergy.com
American Pre-Arrangement Services. Inc. (APASI)
APASI’sFreedom To Go plan is the premier Repatriation Membership Plan that compliments funeral Pre-Arrangement Services for millions of North Americans and their families. APASI ensures they have peace of mind and added comfort, knowing that should the worst happen, whether they’re traveling across the state or globe, they or their loved one will return home quickly and without any obstacles.
APASI’s Membership Plan is not insurance and there is no licensing required to sell it. Enrollment can be completed online or by paper. APASI pays all costs associated with the return of the deceased, including air transportation, for a suggested retail price of $475. Plans can be sold to anyone; pre-arrangements are not required.
Andrew J. Pavela
VP of Sales & Marketing
480.712.0637
ASD - Answering Service for Directors
ASD – Answering Service for Directors has created a new class of answering service for funeral professionals by raising the bar with unparalleled levels of advanced training and technology. Family-owned and -operated, ASD has been helping funeral homes manage their calls and their lives since 1972. The company's custom-built communication systems and sophisticated mobile tools were designed solely to meet the needs of funeral homes. By offering funeral directors unmatched protection for their calls, ASD has redefined the role of an answering service for funeral homes.
Member Benefit: Exclusive eight-week free trial with all setup fees waived. Call 800-868-9950 or visit www.myASD.com for more information.
Craig Meehan
(800) 868-9950
www.myasd.com
BerylMartin
Founded in 2000, BerylMartin is an art, design and digital print studio committed to providing our funeral service partners with the most stunning keepsake products available. We offer a wide variety of beautiful, personalized funeral memorial tributes and keepsakes including brochures, programs, prayer cards, thank you cards, portraits, casket panels and Fuzed glass and engraved crystal photo keepsakes. We also provide affordable printing and design services for our funeral service partners’ business needs.
Member Benefits:
- first order is FREE (up to $350)
- discounted shipping
- exclusive OGR packages discounted up to 20% off our lowest published prices
219.922.8935 (office)
[email protected]
BerylMartin.com
Body Bag Man
Factory Direct disposable plastic barriers that improves containment from the point of transport to cremation or embalming. Keep your cots, linens, vehicles, coolers and crematories clean with USA made disposable plastic. Save time, no more unexpected messes!
Member Benefit: 10% off your first order
Ryan Luetzow
262-617-2098
www.bodybagman.com
Bogati Urn Company
Since 2004, Bogati Urn Company has been a great wholesale urn resource for professionals within the funeral industry for affordable, high-quality urns, keepsakes and memorial jewelry. Our customers rely on our products to meet the needs of their families and our warehouse has a wide selection of hundreds of urns and memorial jewelry to meet our customers’ needs.
Member Benefit: Free shipping for online orders over $650. Some exclusions may apply. Please register to see online checkout page for details.
[email protected]
941.751.3382
www.bogatiurns.com
C&J Financial
C&J Financial is proud to have partnered with OGR for over a decade and serve the funeral profession for 25 years. C&J continues to lead the way in insurance assignment funding with a diverse staff experienced in the insurance, funeral and preneed professions. In addition, we offer the quickest, most intuitive online platform. Our Assignment Funding Management System allows you to submit a claim in just over one minute then print documents specific to that insurance company. From there you can track and manage your claims all the way through the process. Now with C&J's new app, Quick Claim™ Mobile, it is easier than ever before.
Let us show you how we can bring value to your funeral home. Take advantage of our 30-day FREE TRIAL.
Rob Brice, Director of Strategic Partnerships
417.425.7993 (direct)
800.785.0003 (general)
CJF.com/OGR
CareNotes
a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey
CareNotes, a ministry of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, are concise 5×7 booklets written to provide uplifting guidance to those who are hurting. These wellness-oriented booklets address topics that include grief, aging, mental wellness, spiritual support and more. The down-to-earth style of each CareNote offers relatable advice to help you heal – mind, body and spirit.
CareNotes began as a division of Abbey Press Publications in 1988; today, more than 100 million CareNotes have been distributed around the globe.
All CareNotes proceeds support the prayer and work of the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. Learn more about our mission at SaintMeinrad.org.
Member Benefit: 10% off all orders over $50 – use promo code OGR10 at CareNotes.com
Vicki Gehlhausen, Customer Service Representative
800.325.2511
CareNotes.com
Certified Safety Training
Certified Safety Training (CST) is the leader in deathcare OSHA and FTC compliance. Backed by more than 30 years of industry experience and Certified Safety Professionals, CST matches industry expertise with customizable programming to make sure that customers have the highest-quality safety programs, plans, training, and advice.
Member Benefit: Free FTC Funeral Rule Compliance Training and discount services plus access to preferred rates on OSHA Compliance Services.
Mark Harrison, President
[email protected]
609-375-8462
www.CertifiedSafetyTraining.org
Church & Chapel Metal Arts Inc.
Family-owned and -operated since 1933, Church & Chapel offers a full line of furniture, supplies and equipment necessary for the delivery of funeral services. Personal attention is paramount at Church & Chapel, where the utmost attention is given to quality and detail. Many items are made-to-order and available in custom sizes, finishes and configurations. Prompt shipment from large inventory of cremation and funeral supplies.
Member Benefit: 20% discount on Ferno products and 10% discount on all others
800.992.1234
Church-Chapel.com
Cremation Consulting
“The funeral home of the future may not be a funeral home at all.” This isn’t just Cremation Consulting’s slogan, it is at the core of our strategic beliefs. Founded to bring a strategic, curriculum-based consulting platform to funeral homes that desire market-share growth from the cremation segment in the communities they serve.
Jim Rudolph and Andrew Loos, owners and operators of their own funeral and cremation businesses, have over two decades of consulting experience and have led the launch and relaunch of dozens of firms now focused on the emerging cremation market. Change is the only constant in life.
Member Benefit: Free initial one-hour consult and 10% off any contracted consulting services
Andrew Loos
816.353.1700
Davis Whitehall®
The Davis Whitehall Co., located in Colorado Springs, Co. has been hand-crafting custom hardwood urns made in America since 1991. We are known for our customization and personalization abilities. We recently introduced our new Textured Printing process, “Creating Memories You Can Feel®”. This process features an innovative UV cured printing process that delivers a lifelike image with a raised printed surface, allowing families to touch and feel the image on their cherished memorial. The warmth of the wood accentuates the raised texture of the photo, creating a truly one-of-a-kind final resting place.
Member Benefit: 15% savings over wholesale prices. Contact OGR Products & Services at 800.637.8030.
800.818.8414
www.davis-whitehall.com
Dodge
A family-owned and -operated business since 1893, The Dodge Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of preparation room supplies. We carry a complete line of stationery, urns and urn vaults, and are a source for memorial products through our partners Glass Remembrance, Capture Bead Keepsakes and Dodge Portraits.
Consolidated Funeral Services (CFS), Dodge’s technology partner, provides revenue-generating websites, development services and hosting, all while paying dividends to our 5,000 website customers.
Dodge is proud to have been partnered with Insight Books and Doug Manning for more than 25 years, supplying grief recovery materials and the Continuing Care series.
As an Endorsed Supplier, Dodge supports OGR through a financial contribution toward the association's educational programming. Dodge believes that education is key to the future of our profession.
- Member Benefit: 25% freight discount for orders of eligible product valued at $300 - $499.99 and 50% on orders of eligible product valued at $500 or more; support for OGR's educational programming
Timothy Collison
800.443.6343
DodgeCo.com (website)
Shop.DodgeCo.com (webstore)
Domanicare
Domanicare is a leader in aftercare and customer experience solutions for funeral homes. Through the power of text messaging, we follow up with families and provide aftercare nurturing and free grief support materials. Our live and personalized text messages see a 98% open rate and a 51% response rate. 97% of our partnered funeral homes are ranked #1 in their market on Google with over 40,000 5-star reviews generated and counting.
Our award-winning platform is also the first funeral home-specific platform for generating Google reviews and online reputation management. This online visibility has helped funeral homes across the country develop and leverage sales opportunities and significantly improve their families' experiences that result in recommendations and long-term customer loyalty. We also have the ability to send direct messages and/or survey all families via text message to not only get more 'voice of the customer' but also to generate pre-need leads.
- Member Benefit: First month free, 10% discount thereafter
Samuel Ashby
Vice President of Sales
480.298.7655
GetDomanicare.com
Embalmers' Supply Company (ESCO) 
In business since 1986, The Embalmers' Supply Company (ESCO) has a long history of innovation and technology within the embalming industry and first in many chemicals that are in the market place. San Veino's, Hexaphene's and Porti-Boy machines.
Member Discount: Up to 25% discount on fluids; 10% discount on Porti-Boy machines; 50% paid shipping when purchasing five or more cases. Contact OGR Products & Services.
Express Funeral Funding
Express Funeral Funding contacts the insurance company on behalf of your family and completes all of the necessary documentation for the assignment of your loved one’s life insurance policy and ensures payment to the funeral home typically within 24 hours of verification.
Member Benefit: Members receive an industry-low 3.5% rate
Makenzie Dries
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
812-949-9011
www.expressfuneralfunding.com
Federated Fiducial (FFDA)
Since 1925, Federated Fiducial has provided business services to those specializing in the funeral business. Our team of experts specializes in bookkeeping & tax services, valuation & transition services, management analysis, payroll services, retirement plan administration and collection services. Federated’s team of field consultants provide nationwide, on-site support and consulting to assist in addressing the specific needs of funeral businesses. These experts coupled with Federated’s professional staff provide an unparalleled level of service.
Curt Dailey, Director of Business Relations
217.525.1712
800.877.3332
Federated-Fiducial.com
Federated Insurance Company
Federated Insurance provides business insurance protection to funeral service providers across the US. A+ (Superior) rated by AM Best, Federated offers specialized insurance and risk management specifically designed to protect your business. At Federated Insurance, it’s our business to protect yours. No obligation review of your insurance and risk management needs
Member Benefit: No obligation review of your insurance and risk management needs, free attendance at Federated Insurance Risk Management Academy seminars and referral to our network of independent estate-planning attorneys
Patrick Cunningham
800-533-0472
FederatedInsurance.com
Floracracy
With small or virtual funerals, grieving family-members participating remotely and a new survey showing families value receiving personalized letters and flowers after the ceremony, Floracracy helps funeral homes send personalized letters and flowers anywhere in the US to family members at the time of the funeral or in the months after it. Indeed, the most powerful gift we can give someone is a personal letter that shares meaningful stories, but most people aren’t sure how to write them. Through our free content or a broader partnership, we can help you be sure your families receive the emotional support they need.
Member Benefit: brochures & free content around floral meanings to share with families; 10% commission on any sale or special partner packages available (registration required)
Sarah-Eva Marchese
Floracracy.com/pages/loss
Full-Circle Aftercare
Full-Circle Aftercare is a concierge service that represents your funeral home and helps families navigate through the complexities of closing an estate after a loved one passes away. Over the phone, our trained Estate Specialist helps your families with everything from Social Security benefits to VA benefits, retirement/pensions, unassigned life insurance policies, investments, credit cards, vehicle titles and so much more. We set up protection services for the deceased and their surviving family members.
We also gather detailed feedback about your funeral home from the families, helping in generating more online reviews and testimonials for the funeral home. Finally, we introduce preneed and provide feedback so you can gauge the family's interest. The leads are provided to you every month for you and your preneed team.
Go the extra mile by providing service that extends after the funeral is over.
Member Benefit: One year of our Card program FREE when signing up for FCA's full-service program
(888) 713-4625
Full-CircleCare.com
FuneralClicks (formerly YourSocialStrategy.com)
FuneralClicks, based out of Kingston, Ontario, has been proudly serving funeral homes since 2016. Owner, Mike Hepburn, started working at his family’s funeral home at 23 years old and has since co-owned two successful funeral home technology companies where he identified the need for an affordable, full-service marketing agency for the funeral profession. FuneralClicks understands the challenges a funeral home may face and how to overcome those by creating a successful marketing strategy. Services include social media, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, review management, content writing, and branding. Your next family is only a click away when you work with FuneralClicks.
Member Benefit: 25% off FuneralClicks Digital Marketing Package
Mike Hepburn
(888) 356-0380
www.FuneralClicks.com
Funeral Home Gifts
Funeral Home Gifts is the premier provider of heirloom quality woven and printed Tribute Blankets, custom cap panels, photo urns and personalization products to death care providers throughout North America. Made in the USA by an American workforce and delivered next day, our products comfort families, generate revenue through re-orders and provide vision to transition families from direct cremation to personalized memorial services.
Member Benefit: free sample to try at your next service
Wes Wolfe
800.233.0439, ext. 226
FuneralHomeGifts.com
Funeral Professionals Insurance (FPI)
Funeral service professionals have unique insurance needs. Chris J. Boots (past president of the Casket & Funeral Supply Association) leads our Funeral Professionals Insurance program with more than 25 years’ experience.
We serve our clients by creating a customized & comprehensive insurance program that will protect your business providing the BEST COVERAGES available. Our responsibility is to serve you in selecting the right insurance for your business at the most competitive price. We pride ourselves in helping you so you are comfortable with your insurance coverages and may rest easy as you work day to day in running your business.
Chris J. Boots
317.735.4077
FuneralProfessionalsIns.com
Funeral Results Marketing
Robin Heppell is a fourth-generation funeral director, former #1 North American preneed sales rep, CFSP, Certified Celebrant and Google Ads Certified Partner.
Jake Johnson has rapidly advanced into senior leadership roles and gained respect throughout the funeral profession. He is known as an innovator, change agent and thought leader.
Together, Heppell and Johnson host the Funeral X Podcast where they discuss high-level funeral profession topics and share their knowledge and expertise to help listeners get greater insights to improve funeral operations.
Member Benefits:
- 10% discount on all website development, hosting and digital marketing services, including Google Ads management, SEO management, Online Reputation management
- Free online presence audit for all funeral home members
Robin Heppell, co-owner
800.810.3595
FuneralResultsMarketing.com
Garfield Refining
Since 1892, Garfield Refining has provided recycling solutions for gold, silver, palladium, and platinum. Our full-service refinery and unrivaled expertise refining dental metals sets them apart in servicing the death care industry. We partner with crematories big and small. Whether you handle 100 cases per week or 100 per year, we understand that every crematory’s goals are unique and require a program built for them. We’ll get you the right tools to maximize metal collection, and we’ll review your results together and explore every opportunity to improve collection of valuable metals.
Member Discount: 5% discount on refining fee
Taylor Johnson
267-792-3403
[email protected]
www.GarfieldRefining.com
IgnitionHR
IgnitionHR was founded to help leaders of small to mid-sized businesses excel on the people side of their business, freeing up time for them to focus on growing their organizations. We have been successful in implementing systems, tools and processes to help organizations become employers of choice. Specific areas of support include:
- A dedicated, on-demand HR Director available for your questions
- HR policies that are compliant to each of your work locations
- Training and development with dozens of training programs for your managers and employees that are ready to be delivered live via Zoom.
- Employee termination assistance
Member Benefit: 25% discount on your first call
Patrick Rogan, Founder
410-656-9660
IgnitionHR.com
Johnson Consulting Group
With increased concern in profitability due to consumer choices, cremation and succession planning, you need a trusted consultant to navigate through to success. Johnson Consulting Group is a funeral home and cemetery consulting firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, bank lending, accounting services, business performance analysis, business performance improvement, customer survey/sales analysis program and incentive compensation programs.
Member Benefit: complimentary no-obligation one-hour consultation to cover your questions in any of these four key areas: Customer Service, Workplace, Marketplace, Financials
888.250.7747
[email protected]
JohnsonConsulting.com
Kiss Compliance / Compliance Plus
In 1992, Gary Finch developed the first OSHA & Safety Program specifically for the funeral industry.
Since 1997, we have served as Safety Consultant of Record to the Order of the Golden Rule. We are still the one and only safety program written specifically for the funeral industry, with nearly 30 years of continuous service.
Member Benefit: 10% discount on all services plus no charge for any OGR member firm that calls with OSHA-related questions
Paulette Finch
800.950.1101
KISScompliance.net
LIG Solutions
As a nationally recognized insurance agency since 2009, LIG Solutions changes the way individuals, families, businesses and groups across the country shop and enroll in healthcare products. LIG specializes in offering comprehensive, turn-key insurance solutions for associations, societies, membership organizations, NGB and other affinity groups to deliver member benefit programs around health coverage. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the health, life and Medicare insurance industries, LIG has distributed more than 1.2 million insurance policies. LIG has partnerships with national, regional and local insurance carriers across the country. We deliver member benefit programs centered on health and wellness initiatives to drive retention and engagement with the communities they serve.
[email protected]
855.594.7254
LIGmembers.com/OGR
Mabrey Products
Industry leader in the design and manufacturing of hardwood cremation urns. Providing funeral directors and their families a high level of personalization and customization for over 30 years. Offering hand-crafted personal memorials made the old-fashioned way, one at a time. Proudly, and always, made in the USA.
Member Benefit: 5% discount on urns, plus 3% discount for 15-day pay, net/45 day; free shipping on two or more full-size urns via UPS to contiguous United States
Douglas M. Tobey
800.942.3799
MabreyProducts.com
Matthews Aurora™ Funeral Solutions
Matthews Aurora™ Funeral Solutions is dedicated to providing solutions that help you grow your business and meet the evolving needs of families in today’s digital world. We deliver the broadest selection of high-quality products and are your experts on the latest in funeral solutions — from caskets to cremation merchandise to technology solutions. Ask your Matthews Aurora™ Funeral Service Consultant how OGR member funeral homes can begin to Experience the Matthews Aurora™ Difference.
Chris DiMascio
MatthewsAurora.com
McNeill Grave Marker Company
Quality McNeill grave markers are available in a wide variety of styles.
Contact OGR at 800.637.8030 or [email protected] for pricing and more information.
Messenger
Proudly serving since 1913, Messenger started in the religious calendar business and is now a leading provider of funeral stationery, everyday service items and insurance funding. Messenger prides itself on being innovative and best-in-class on all fronts: products, service, operations, technology and financially. Customer-focused as well as consumer-focused, Messenger utilizes a variety of research and retail trends to ensure funeral professionals have relevant products to help them stay viable in an ever-changing marketplace. Providing a quality product line, quick turn times, technology solutions, an extensive line-up of licensed artists and an experienced service and sales team.
Member Benefits:
- 50% off first Signature order
- 10% off all Signature orders
- free personalization software, training and support
Heather Garman, VP Sales and Marketing
800.827.5151, ext. 263
MessengerStationery.com
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation (NMS) assists hometown directors with out-of-town deaths. NMS has been the funeral industry's trusted source as a full-service provider for over 40 years. We are proud to offer:
- domestic and international shipping,
- cremations,
- removal services,
- embalming,
- livery,
- airline transfers,
- flight booking,
- graveside services and
- disinterments,
as well as assistance with shipping requirements, death certificates and airline requirements.
Our knowledgeable staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you service you can count on.
800.321.0185
NatlMortuaryShipping.com
NewBridge Group
Founded in 1997, NewBridge Group has grown into one of the most active funeral home succession planning, funeral home valuation, and appraisal consulting firms in the funeral service industry. With more than 75 years of combined experience in assisting more than 1,000 funeral home transactions, NewBridge Group has been a proven leader in this space.
NewBridge Group’s success is a testament to personalized service, one-on-one communication, and deep understanding of the industry. NewBridge prides itself on the right-fit buyer process that is customized to the specific needs and goals of their clients. Contact NewBridge today for your complimentary valuation.
Member Benefit: complimentary valuation
Tony Kumming, President
813.579.7048 (cell)
NewBridgeGroup.com
Office Depot OfficeMax
Office Depot is a leading provider of business services, products and technology solutions to small, medium and enterprise businesses, through a fully integrated B2B distribution platform of approximately 1,300 stores, online presence, and dedicated sales professionals and technicians.
Member Benefit: Get special pricing on office supplies, print and copy services in-store or online through the Business Savings Program by using the exclusive Order of the Golden Rule purchasing card. Discounts range from 5% - 55% off of retail prices.
Register here to start shopping and saving.
OpusXenta
OpusXenta is a global technology provider to the deathcare sector across North America, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are focused on solving the complex challenges that funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories encounter every day so they can focus on what is most important - serving their families.
Our comprehensive range of products enables our customers to better manage their operations, adapt to a changing market and deliver amazing customer service. Our solutions include byondpro for operational excellence; byondcloud, a platform that enables the deathcare industry to transact with customers and suppliers online; and opuspay, a fully integrated payment processing service that saves time and money easily.
Member Benefit: OGR members receive 10% subscription discount for the first 12 months.
Lori Salberg, President - North America
833.236.2736 (office)
408.642.8852 (cell)
OpusXenta.com
Passages International
Passages International has helped funeral homes meet the demands of today’s families for over 20 years. Passages offers the largest variety of non-traditional and eco-friendly funeral products on the market, including biodegradable urns, scattering tubes, burial caskets and more. Passages creates products that help funeral homes provide unique and meaningful end-of-life experiences for families that align with their values. Today’s funeral customer is looking for something that is meaningful and personal, and Passages products help create memorable experiences that families will remember for a lifetime.
Member Benefit:
- 10% on Caskets / Cremation Containers (minimum order of 10)
- 15% on everything else
[email protected]
505.830.2500
PassagesInternational.com
Pristine Air Technologies, Inc.
We clean the air you breathe. Our unique air purification kills aerosolized and surface viruses, bacteria, mold, and fungus. It collects allergens and ultrafine particulate and removes dangerous gases and chemical vapors that cause headaches, nausea, and health risk.
- Kills Pathogens
- Breaks down VOC
- Removes all Organic Odors
- Free of Ozone or Harmful EMF
- Quiet Continuous Operation
- No Filters to Replace
- Low Cost Own and Operate
- Works with Existing HVAC
- Mounts in any ceiling or wall
Just days after install one customer exclaimed “THANK YOU! I can finally go to work without headaches or feeling sick from the chemical odors!”
Member Benefit: Save $400 on the purchase of every Pristine Air Technologies air purification system.
Bill Kunde, Sales Director
[email protected]
203.530.7296 (direct)
800.883.9987 (office)
PristineAirTek.com
Red Book: The National Directory of Morticians
In 1936, Carl Schmidt founded The National Directory of Morticians, Red Book, to provide a business-to-business platform representing business relations between funeral companies. We continue the original mission of representing the business-to-business market space while evolving the platform to modern standards.
The Red Book promotes industry cooperation, provides multiple candidates for sub-contracting, offers a direct point of communication, and furnishes information of services for the industry to utilize.
The research is performed by physical visit, phone, fax, app and internet, achieving the goal of a better funeral business-to-business environment.
Jack Schmidt
440.247.3561 (phone)
440.247.0164 (fax)
Reliable Funeral Supply
a division of Saint Francis Cromo
A family-owned and -operated business since 1973, we are the exclusive direct partner with Cromo NB studios in Milan, Italy, featuring one of the largest private and propriety owned collection of artwork available anywhere. With the capacity of a manufacturer supplier, our designs are featured in prayer cards that have been comforting families for over 40 years and offered by many funeral homes across the country. Our designs are also featured in acknowledgement cards, urns, caskets, vaults, mosaics and many other products in the funeral industry.
We pride ourselves on same-day shipping for all items we stock when ordered before noon.
Member Benefit: 15% off regular retail pricing. Special OGR promotions throughout the year.
Mynor Alvarado
We Care Customer
(818) 547-1390, ext. 103
[email protected]
For OGR inquiries, email [email protected]
ReliableFuneralSupply.com
SinoSource International Company, Inc.
SinoSource International has been providing superior cremation and memorialization products to the funeral and cremation industry. Our high-value, low-cost assortment has made us the choice of thousands of cremationists — and the families they serve. The success of SinoSource is not only displayed in our products, but through the keen attention to detail delivered by our industry-experienced sales team, customer service, quality control and manufacturing personnel. Our people make us who we are. If quality and affordability matter, we invite you to experience the SinoSource difference.
Member Benefit: 10% discount on most items. Contact OGR Products & Services at 800.637.8030.
650.697.6668
[email protected]
SinoSource.biz
SpartaCraft Inc.
A proud member of the OGR family!
Words cannot express our gratitude to you for the caring service you provide to families. In addition to our military, SpartaCraft truly appreciates the heroes of the funeral profession.
The flag cases and urns SpartaCraft builds and provides to all OGR members are the finest and most requested memorials in the United States. In addition to providing an American-made product to honor our country’s heroes, past and present, the quality of SpartaCraft memorials gives the funeral provider a source of referrals for the future needs of the families you serve.
In addition to the highest quality products, personalization is a key service we provide, so with one phone call or email to OGR Products & Services, every memorial product can be custom engraved with Laser Engraving and/or Black-on-Brass plate engraving –– and can ship the same day!
Consider this: When speaking with the family of a U.S. Veteran thinking about a flag case or urn, consider asking them, "Would your loved one prefer an American-made product, or an imported product?" This gentle reminder helps the family make a decision that best honors their loved one and hero.
Member Benefit: 5% savings over wholesale prices
Gwen Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing
[email protected]
800.282.8044 (toll-free)
SpartaCraft.com
Starmark Cremation Products
Since 2004, the Starmark brand has designed, marketed, and manufactured Sensible Solutions® that provide valuable options for its customers. Starmark prides itself on providing innovative, affordable, and high quality products so that our customers can focus on the things that matter most: giving families the opportunity to memorialize their loved ones in an affordable yet dignified and respectful manner. Our ability to craft and deliver is part of the formula that helps us serve our valued customers.
Arie Elder
765.966.7676, ext. 217
StarmarkCP.com
Symmetry Elevating Solutions
Symmetry is a beautifully crafted, expertly engineered accessibility-related product line proudly made in the USA at the Bella Elevator, LLC manufacturing plant. Promoted and sold by our exclusive nationwide network of carefully selected Symmetry partners and associates, Symmetry offers residential elevators, vertical platform lifts, LULA elevators and vertical reciprocating conveyors, including the casket lift.
Strictly following national code guidelines and adhering to local jurisdiction requirements and variances, Symmetry products are ADA and ASME compliant. Symmetry representatives possess a wealth of knowledge and experience and are committed to excellence for the life of the product — before, during and after project completion.
Member Benefit: six-month extended parts warranty ($500 value)
Scott Strum
877.375.1428
SymmetryElevators.com
TheWoodgrainGallery
A family-owned USA business creating wood memorials, carved in solid hickory, Made-In-The-USA since 2013. These are NOT cookie-cutter supplier – the owners are the artists. Compassion is carved into each creation. TheWoodGrainGallery is a Female & Veteran-owned business.
Taking personalization to a new level by offering 3 urn style options: an urn only, urn/keepsake box, or keepsake box only. Mix and match designs to reflect the life of loved ones or beloved pets. New carvings can be designed from an extensive library of carving models.
High-resolution photos can be converted into a wood carving, at an additional cost.
At TheWoodGrainGallery, each urn is a family treasure designed to keep loved ones in a cherished space for years to come.
Member Benefit: 10% discount on demo urns ordered. (Limit 1 per style.)
Johanna Haack
517-449-2920
www.thewoodgraingallery.com
Thumbies® Fingerprint Keepsakes
Thumbies® keepsake jewelry celebrates people and pets (Buddies Pet Keepsakes®), and is also offered in Phoenix Collection® cremation keepsakes. With this wide array of options, Thumbies remains the industry leader in quality and selection.
Thumbies keepsakes are individually handcrafted in the U.S. heartland by skilled artisans working with the highest-quality available raw materials. The team at Thumbies is able to utilize a variety of print sources to craft the perfect keepsake, including scanners, apps, or ink options. We offer the widest range of exclusive designs and proprietary materials that are not available anywhere else.
We make working with us easy by offering two sales models: you can place orders on behalf of your families, or Family Direct Ordering empowers families to purchase keepsakes when they are ready, while still providing you with additional operating revenue.
Help your families celebrate life and the ones they love by offering the most meaningful keepsake in the industry - Thumbies Fingerprint Keepsakes.
Member Benefits: 35% off retail pricing
Susan Dice, Manager of Customer Care
847.713.8257
Thumbies.com
Tukios
Tukios is an industry-leading software company that provides Funeral Homes with innovative solutions to make their lives easier. In 2010, Tukios launched its Tribute Video Software, which has since become the Gold Standard in the industry. Today, we also provide Funeral Homes with an exceptional Website Platform. At Tukios, our priority is the Funeral Director, and we continually strive to develop software solutions that meet their unique needs. You can trust that you are in good hands with our technical support and innovative software solutions, as our unwavering commitment to service is evident in everything we do.
Member Benefit: Free one-month trial for Tribute Video software and 10% discount on videos after the trial period ends.
Greyson Flint
[email protected]
801-682-4391
www.Tukios.com
Vantage Point Preneed 
Vantage Point Preneed offers solutions for all funeral homes regardless of their size. We work with multiple insurance companies to offer the best preneed interest rates and commissions as well as offer many marketing solutions to help increase your preneed volume. We will take the time to understand your firm’s unique needs and goals while having the flexibility to change and adapt as your firm’s needs and goals change.
Member Discount: 50% discount on any of our direct mailers if you use one of our insurance companies to fund your preneeds. This will help increase your preneed volume as well as help with top-of-mind awareness in your community.
Jon Billetdeaux
443.880.0583
VantagePointPreneed.com
Vantage Products Corporation
Vantage Products is well-known and respected for its high-quality burial vaults. In fact, Vantage has so much confidence in its products, it is able to carry 50- and 100-year warranties.
- 13-30% off
- free litho prints & brochures of each vault
Contact OGR Products & Services at 800.637.8030 for best available offers and order placement.
Veterans Funeral Care
Veterans Funeral Care provides educational workshops focused on how to engage the veterans in your market area. How to Become the Go-to Funeral Home for Veterans, led by Licensed Funeral Directory Jim Rudolph, covers everything from branding to talking "tribally" A four-hour course is available in OGR's Learning Library to take at your convenience. Occasional in-person workshops are scheduled through OGR.
Upon completion of this course, attendees may have the option to become a licensed Veterans Funeral Care Network provider. Veterans Funeral Care Network providers are able to offer proprietary programs such as "Operation Toy Soldier" and "Retire Your Flag with Honor" to their communities. Every network provider has exclusive rights to their territory.
Member Benefit: 15% discount on VFC Network annual licensing fee
Jim Rudolph
727.524.9202
VeteransFuneralCare.com
CATEGORIES
Advertising & Marketing
Red Book: The National Directory of Morticians
In 1936, Carl Schmidt founded The National Directory of Morticians, Red Book, to provide a business-to-business platform representing business relations between funeral companies. We continue the original mission of representing the business-to-business market space while evolving the platform to modern standards.
The Red Book promotes industry cooperation, provides multiple candidates for sub-contracting, offers a direct point of communication, and furnishes information of services for the industry to utilize.
The research is performed by physical visit, phone, fax, app and internet, achieving the goal of a better funeral business-to-business environment.
Jack Schmidt
440.247.3561 (phone)
440.247.0164 (fax)
RedBookFuneralDirectory.com
Aftercare
Full-Circle Aftercare
Full-Circle Aftercare is a concierge service that represents your funeral home and helps families navigate through the complexities of closing an estate after a loved one passes away. Over the phone, our trained Estate Specialist helps your families with everything from Social Security benefits to VA benefits, retirement/pensions, unassigned life insurance policies, investments, credit cards, vehicle titles and so much more. We set up protection services for the deceased and their surviving family members.
We also gather detailed feedback about your funeral home from the families, helping in generating more online reviews and testimonials for the funeral home. Finally, we introduce preneed and provide feedback so you can gauge the family's interest. The leads are provided to you every month for you and your preneed team.
Go the extra mile by providing service that extends after the funeral is over.
Member Benefit: One year of our Card program FREE when signing up for FCA's full-service program
(888) 713-4625
Full-CircleCare.com
Airlines, Transport, & Shipping
American Pre-Arrangement Services. Inc. (APASI)
APASI’s Freedom To Go plan is the premier Repatriation Membership Plan that compliments funeral Pre-Arrangement Services for millions of North Americans and their families. APASI ensures they have peace of mind and added comfort, knowing that should the worst happen, whether they’re traveling across the state or globe, they or their loved one will return home quickly and without any obstacles.
APASI’s Membership Plan is not insurance and there is no licensing required to sell it. Enrollment can be completed online or by paper. APASI pays all costs associated with the return of the deceased, including air transportation, for a suggested retail price of $475. Plans can be sold to anyone; pre-arrangements are not required.
Andrew J. Pavela
VP of Sales & Marketing
480.712.0637
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation (NMS) assists hometown directors with out-of-town deaths. NMS has been the funeral industry's trusted source as a full-service provider for over 40 years. We are proud to offer:
- domestic and international shipping,
- cremations,
- removal services,
- embalming,
- livery,
- airline transfers,
- flight booking,
- graveside services and
- disinterments,
as well as assistance with shipping requirements, death certificates and airline requirements.
Our knowledgeable staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you service you can count on.
800.321.0185
NatlMortuaryShipping.com
Burial Vaults
Vantage Products Corporation
Vantage Products is well-known and respected for its high-quality burial vaults. In fact, Vantage has so much confidence in its products, it is able to carry 50- and 100-year warranties.
- 13-30% off
- free litho prints & brochures of each vault
Contact OGR Products & Services at 800.637.8030 for best available offers and order placement.
Caskets
Matthews Aurora™ Funeral Solutions
Matthews Aurora™ Funeral Solutions is dedicated to providing solutions that help you grow your business and meet the evolving needs of families in today’s digital world. We deliver the broadest selection of high-quality products and are your experts on the latest in funeral solutions — from caskets to cremation merchandise to technology solutions. Ask your Matthews Aurora™ Funeral Service Consultant how OGR member funeral homes can begin to Experience the Matthews Aurora™ Difference.
Chris DiMascio
MatthewsAurora.com
Cemetery & Funeral Home Suppliers and Equipment
Body Bag Man
Factory Direct disposable plastic barriers that improves containment from the point of transport to cremation or embalming. Keep your cots, linens, vehicles, coolers and crematories clean with USA made disposable plastic. Save time, no more unexpected messes!
Member Benefit: 10% off your first order
Ryan Luetzow
262-617-2098
www.bodybagman.com
Church & Chapel Metal Arts Inc.
Family-owned and -operated since 1933, Church & Chapel offers a full line of furniture, supplies and equipment necessary for the delivery of funeral services. Personal attention is paramount at Church & Chapel, where the utmost attention is given to quality and detail. Many items are made-to-order and available in custom sizes, finishes and configurations. Prompt shipment from large inventory of cremation and funeral supplies.
Member Benefit: 20% discount on Ferno products and 10% discount on all others
800.992.1234
Church-Chapel.com
Pristine Air Technologies, Inc.
We clean the air you breathe. Our unique air purification kills aerosolized and surface viruses, bacteria, mold, and fungus. It collects allergens and ultrafine particulate and removes dangerous gases and chemical vapors that cause headaches, nausea, and health risk.
- Kills Pathogens
- Breaks down VOC
- Removes all Organic Odors
- Free of Ozone or Harmful EMF
- Quiet Continuous Operation
- No Filters to Replace
- Low Cost Own and Operate
- Works with Existing HVAC
- Mounts in any ceiling or wall
Just days after install one customer exclaimed “THANK YOU! I can finally go to work without headaches or feeling sick from the chemical odors!”
Member Benefit: Save $400 on the purchase of every Pristine Air Technologies air purification system.
Bill Kunde, Sales Director
[email protected]
203.530.7296 (direct)
800.883.9987 (office)
PristineAirTek.com
Symmetry Elevating Solutions
Symmetry is a beautifully crafted, expertly engineered accessibility-related product line proudly made in the USA at the Bella Elevator, LLC manufacturing plant. Promoted and sold by our exclusive nationwide network of carefully selected Symmetry partners and associates, Symmetry offers residential elevators, vertical platform lifts, LULA elevators and vertical reciprocating conveyors, including the casket lift.
Strictly following national code guidelines and adhering to local jurisdiction requirements and variances, Symmetry products are ADA and ASME compliant. Symmetry representatives possess a wealth of knowledge and experience and are committed to excellence for the life of the product — before, during and after project completion.
Member Benefit: six-month extended parts warranty ($500 value)
Scott Strum
877.375.1428
SymmetryElevators.com
Computer, Website, & Internet
FuneralClicks (formerly YourSocialStrategy.com)
FuneralClicks, based out of Kingston, Ontario, has been proudly serving funeral homes since 2016. Owner, Mike Hepburn, started working at his family’s funeral home at 23 years old and has since co-owned two successful funeral home technology companies where he identified the need for an affordable, full-service marketing agency for the funeral profession. FuneralClicks understands the challenges a funeral home may face and how to overcome those by creating a successful marketing strategy. Services include social media, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, review management, content writing, and branding. Your next family is only a click away when you work with FuneralClicks.
Member Benefit: 25% off FuneralClicks Digital Marketing Package
Mike Hepburn
(888) 356-0380
www.FuneralClicks.com
Funeral Results Marketing
Robin Heppell is a fourth-generation funeral director, former #1 North American preneed sales rep, CFSP, Certified Celebrant and Google Ads Certified Partner.
Jake Johnson has rapidly advanced into senior leadership roles and gained respect throughout the funeral profession. He is known as an innovator, change agent and thought leader.
Together, Heppell and Johnson host the Funeral X Podcast where they discuss high-level funeral profession topics and share their knowledge and expertise to help listeners get greater insights to improve funeral operations.
Member Benefits:
- 10% discount on all website development, hosting and digital marketing services, including Google Ads management, SEO management, Online Reputation management
- Free online presence audit for all funeral home members
Robin Heppell, co-owner
800.810.3595
FuneralResultsMarketing.com
OpusXenta
OpusXenta is a global technology provider to the deathcare sector across North America, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are focused on solving the complex challenges that funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories encounter every day so they can focus on what is most important - serving their families.
Our comprehensive range of products enables our customers to better manage their operations, adapt to a changing market and deliver amazing customer service. Our solutions include byondpro for operational excellence; byondcloud, a platform that enables the deathcare industry to transact with customers and suppliers online; and opuspay, a fully integrated payment processing service that saves time and money easily.
Member Benefit: OGR members receive 10% subscription discount for the first 12 months.
Lori Salberg, President - North America
833.236.2736 (office)
408.642.8852 (cell)
OpusXenta.com
Tukios
Tukios is an industry-leading software company that provides Funeral Homes with innovative solutions to make their lives easier. In 2010, Tukios launched its Tribute Video Software, which has since become the Gold Standard in the industry. Today, we also provide Funeral Homes with an exceptional Website Platform. At Tukios, our priority is the Funeral Director, and we continually strive to develop software solutions that meet their unique needs. You can trust that you are in good hands with our technical support and innovative software solutions, as our unwavering commitment to service is evident in everything we do.
Member Benefit: Free one-month trial for Tribute Video software and 10% discount on videos after the trial period ends.
Greyson Flint
[email protected]
801-682-4391
www.Tukios.com
Consulting
Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI)
APPI Energy is available to provide data-driven, holistic energy management services and custom solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs and goals. As part of your membership benefit, APPI Energy can analyze your energy usage, evaluate your energy bill, deliver a green-apples-to-green-apples comparison of supplier prices and contracts, and negotiate a supply solution tailored to your budgetary needs and sustainability goals.
Benefits to you include:
- Negotiating on your behalf: Advocating for you, not the supplier or the utility
- Minimizing risk: Analyzing contracts and monitoring regulatory changes
- Providing customized solutions: Including comprehensive evaluations on demand and usage profile
- Save you time: Evaluate local utility and government policies to ensure all incentives are being captured
Operating on a foundation of data-driven consulting solutions, designed to help you save time, money, and minimize budgetary risk on the energy procurement process, APPI Energy is unbiased, working with only the most trusted, heavily-vetted suppliers.
Additionally, APPI Energy offers energy management solutions to reduce demand, reduce costs, and increase sustainability. As a true extension of your team, APPI Energy provides holistic, tailored solutions that help you set and meet your energy goals while reducing overall energy costs.
To learn more about the member benefit, contact Carrie Shepard.
Carrie Shepard
(800) 520-6685
www.appienergy.com
Cremation Consulting
“The funeral home of the future may not be a funeral home at all.” This isn’t just Cremation Consulting’s slogan, it is at the core of our strategic beliefs. Founded to bring a strategic, curriculum-based consulting platform to funeral homes that desire market-share growth from the cremation segment in the communities they serve.
Jim Rudolph and Andrew Loos, owners and operators of their own funeral and cremation businesses, have over two decades of consulting experience and have led the launch and relaunch of dozens of firms now focused on the emerging cremation market. Change is the only constant in life.
Member Benefit: Free initial one-hour consult and 10% off any contracted consulting services
Andrew Loos
816.353.1700
IgnitionHR was founded to help leaders of small to mid-sized businesses excel on the people side of their business, freeing up time for them to focus on growing their organizations. We have been successful in implementing systems, tools and processes to help organizations become employers of choice. Specific areas of support include:
- A dedicated, on-demand HR Director available for your questions
- HR policies that are compliant to each of your work locations
- Training and development with dozens of training programs for your managers and employees that are ready to be delivered live via Zoom.
- Employee termination assistance
Member Benefit: 25% discount on your first call
Patrick Rogan, Founder
410-656-9660
IgnitionHR.com
Johnson Consulting Group
With increased concern in profitability due to consumer choices, cremation and succession planning, you need a trusted consultant to navigate through to success. Johnson Consulting Group is a funeral home and cemetery consulting firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, bank lending, accounting services, business performance analysis, business performance improvement, customer survey/sales analysis program and incentive compensation programs.
Member Benefit: complimentary no-obligation one-hour consultation to cover your questions in any of these four key areas: Customer Service, Workplace, Marketplace, Financials
888.250.7747
[email protected]
JohnsonConsulting.com
Cremation
Garfield Refining
Since 1892, Garfield Refining has provided recycling solutions for gold, silver, palladium, and platinum. Our full-service refinery and unrivaled expertise refining dental metals sets them apart in servicing the death care industry. We partner with crematories big and small. Whether you handle 100 cases per week or 100 per year, we understand that every crematory’s goals are unique and require a program built for them. We’ll get you the right tools to maximize metal collection, and we’ll review your results together and explore every opportunity to improve collection of valuable metals.
Member Discount: 5% discount on refining fee
Taylor Johnson
267-792-3403
[email protected]
www.GarfieldRefining.com
Starmark Cremation Products
Since 2004, the Starmark brand has designed, marketed, and manufactured Sensible Solutions® that provide valuable options for its customers. Starmark prides itself on providing innovative, affordable, and high quality products so that our customers can focus on the things that matter most: giving families the opportunity to memorialize their loved ones in an affordable yet dignified and respectful manner. Our ability to craft and deliver is part of the formula that helps us serve our valued customers.
Arie Elder
765.966.7676, ext. 217
StarmarkCP.com
Education, Regulatory Compliance
Certified Safety Training
Certified Safety Training (CST) is the leader in deathcare OSHA and FTC compliance. Backed by more than 30 years of industry experience and Certified Safety Professionals, CST matches industry expertise with customizable programming to make sure that customers have the highest-quality safety programs, plans, training, and advice.
Member Benefit: Free FTC Funeral Rule Compliance Training and discount services plus access to preferred rates on OSHA Compliance Services.
Mark Harrison, President
[email protected]
609-375-8462
www.CertifiedSafetyTraining.org
Kiss Compliance / Compliance Plus
In 1992, Gary Finch developed the first OSHA & Safety Program specifically for the funeral industry.
Since 1997, we have served as Safety Consultant of Record to the Order of the Golden Rule. We are still the one and only safety program written specifically for the funeral industry, with nearly 30 years of continuous service.
Member Benefit: 10% discount on all services plus no charge for any OGR member firm that calls with OSHA-related questions
Paulette Finch
800.950.1101
KISScompliance.net
Veterans Funeral Care
Veterans Funeral Care provides educational workshops focused on how to engage the veterans in your market area. How to Become the Go-to Funeral Home for Veterans, led by Licensed Funeral Directory Jim Rudolph, covers everything from branding to talking "tribally" A four-hour course is available in OGR's Learning Library to take at your convenience. Occasional in-person workshops are scheduled through OGR.
Upon completion of this course, attendees may have the option to become a licensed Veterans Funeral Care Network provider. Veterans Funeral Care Network providers are able to offer proprietary programs such as "Operation Toy Soldier" and "Retire Your Flag with Honor" to their communities. Every network provider has exclusive rights to their territory.
Member Benefit: 15% discount on VFC Network annual licensing fee
Jim Rudolph
727.524.9202
VeteransFuneralCare.com
Embalming & Prep-Room Supplies
Embalmers' Supply Company (ESCO)
In business since 1986, The Embalmers' Supply Company (ESCO) has a long history of innovation and technology within the embalming industry and first in many chemicals that are in the market place. San Veino's, Hexaphene's and Porti-Boy machines.
Member Discount: Up to 25% discount on fluids; 10% discount on Porti-Boy machines; 50% paid shipping when purchasing five or more cases. Contact OGR Products & Services.
Dodge
A family-owned and -operated business since 1893, The Dodge Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of preparation room supplies. We carry a complete line of stationery, urns and urn vaults, and are a source for memorial products through our partners Glass Remembrance, Capture Bead Keepsakes and Dodge Portraits.
Consolidated Funeral Services (CFS), Dodge’s technology partner, provides revenue-generating websites, development services and hosting, all while paying dividends to our 5,000 website customers.
Dodge is proud to have been partnered with Insight Books and Doug Manning for more than 25 years, supplying grief recovery materials and the Continuing Care series.
As an Endorsed Supplier, Dodge supports OGR through a financial contribution toward the association's educational programming. Dodge believes that education is key to the future of our profession.
- Member Benefit: 25% freight discount for orders of eligible product valued at $300 - $499.99 and 50% on orders of eligible product valued at $500 or more; support for OGR's educational programming
Timothy Collison
800.443.6343
DodgeCo.com (website)
Shop.DodgeCo.com (webstore)
Financing & Investing
Access Financial Group Interment Trust Services
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For nearly 30 years, Access Financial Group has managed the Golden Rule® Funeral Trust, providing pre-need trust accounting and investment advice. The Golden Rule 401(k) Plan was designed to help you meet your retirement savings goals. The plan was exclusively developed to support independent funeral homes and their employees.
With low start-up investment and comparably low ongoing recordkeeping costs, this unique plan gives you and your employees more options than ever before. The Golden Rule 401(k) plan has the added benefit of allowing you to offer benefits to your employees, giving you a leg up in the hiring and retention of employees.
Contact us to learn more about this unique benefit and how we can work together to help you and your employees plan for your future.
Member Benefit: 401(k) exclusive member pricing
Christopher Chigas
(312) 655-8233
www.intermenttrustservices.com
www.afinancial.com/OGR
Express Funeral Funding
Express Funeral Funding contacts the insurance company on behalf of your family and completes all of the necessary documentation for the assignment of your loved one’s life insurance policy and ensures payment to the funeral home typically within 24 hours of verification.
Member Benefit: Members receive an industry-low 3.5% rate
Makenzie Dries
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
812-949-9011
www.expressfuneralfunding.com
Federated Fiducial (FFDA)
Since 1925, Federated Fiducial has provided business services to those specializing in the funeral business. Our team of experts specializes in bookkeeping & tax services, valuation & transition services, management analysis, payroll services, retirement plan administration and collection services. Federated’s team of field consultants provide nationwide, on-site support and consulting to assist in addressing the specific needs of funeral businesses. These experts coupled with Federated’s professional staff provide an unparalleled level of service.
Curt Dailey, Director of Business Relations
217.525.1712
800.877.3332
Federated-Fiducial.com
Green Funeral Products
Passages International
Passages International has helped funeral homes meet the demands of today’s families for over 20 years. Passages offers the largest variety of non-traditional and eco-friendly funeral products on the market, including biodegradable urns, scattering tubes, burial caskets and more. Passages creates products that help funeral homes provide unique and meaningful end-of-life experiences for families that align with their values. Today’s funeral customer is looking for something that is meaningful and personal, and Passages products help create memorable experiences that families will remember for a lifetime.
Member Benefit:
- 10% on Caskets / Cremation Containers (minimum order of 10)
- 15% on everything else
[email protected]
505.830.2500
PassagesInternational.com
Insurance
ABM Funding, Inc
Independently owned, ABM Funding works with funeral directors to provide immediate cash and take the burden out of filing life insurance claims. By verifying and filing life insurance claims, ABM frees up time that can be spent serving families; not to mention providing your money within 24 hours of verifying the policy. When time is money, you can count on ABM!
Member Benefit: 3% individual policies, 3.95% group and NPS policies
Scott Baker
276.656.2499
C & J Financial
C&J Financial is proud to have partnered with OGR for over a decade and serve the funeral profession for 25 years. C&J continues to lead the way in insurance assignment funding with a diverse staff experienced in the insurance, funeral and preneed professions. In addition, we offer the quickest, most intuitive online platform. Our Assignment Funding Management System allows you to submit a claim in just over one minute then print documents specific to that insurance company. From there you can track and manage your claims all the way through the process. Now with C&J's new app, Quick Claim™ Mobile, it is easier than ever before.
Let us show you how we can bring value to your funeral home. Take advantage of our 30-day FREE TRIAL.
Rob Brice, Director of Strategic Partnerships
417.425.7993 (direct)
800.785.0003 (general)
CJF.com/OGR
Federated Insurance Company
Federated Insurance provides business insurance protection to funeral service providers across the US. A+ (Superior) rated by AM Best, Federated offers specialized insurance and risk management specifically designed to protect your business. At Federated Insurance, it’s our business to protect yours. No obligation review of your insurance and risk management needs
Member Benefit: No obligation review of your insurance and risk management needs, free attendance at Federated Insurance Risk Management Academy seminars and referral to our network of independent estate-planning attorneys
Patrick Cunningham
800-533-0472
FederatedInsurance.com
Funeral Professionals Insurance (FPI)
Funeral service professionals have unique insurance needs. Chris J. Boots (past president of the Casket & Funeral Supply Association) leads our Funeral Professionals Insurance program with more than 25 years’ experience.
We serve our clients by creating a customized & comprehensive insurance program that will protect your business providing the BEST COVERAGES available. Our responsibility is to serve you in selecting the right insurance for your business at the most competitive price. We pride ourselves in helping you so you are comfortable with your insurance coverages and may rest easy as you work day to day in running your business.
Chris J. Boots
317.735.4077
FuneralProfessionalsIns.com
LIG Solutions
As a nationally recognized insurance agency since 2009, LIG Solutions changes the way individuals, families, businesses and groups across the country shop and enroll in healthcare products. LIG specializes in offering comprehensive, turn-key insurance solutions for associations, societies, membership organizations, NGB and other affinity groups to deliver member benefit programs around health coverage. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the health, life and Medicare insurance industries, LIG has distributed more than 1.2 million insurance policies. LIG has partnerships with national, regional and local insurance carriers across the country. We deliver member benefit programs centered on health and wellness initiatives to drive retention and engagement with the communities they serve.
[email protected]
855.594.7254
LIGmembers.com/OGR
Jewelry
Thumbies® Fingerprint Keepsakes
Thumbies® keepsake jewelry celebrates people and pets (Buddies Pet Keepsakes®), and is also offered in Phoenix Collection® cremation keepsakes. With this wide array of options, Thumbies remains the industry leader in quality and selection.
Thumbies keepsakes are individually handcrafted in the U.S. heartland by skilled artisans working with the highest-quality available raw materials. The team at Thumbies is able to utilize a variety of print sources to craft the perfect keepsake, including scanners, apps, or ink options. We offer the widest range of exclusive designs and proprietary materials that are not available anywhere else.
We make working with us easy by offering two sales models: you can place orders on behalf of your families, or Family Direct Ordering empowers families to purchase keepsakes when they are ready, while still providing you with additional operating revenue.
Help your families celebrate life and the ones they love by offering the most meaningful keepsake in the industry - Thumbies Fingerprint Keepsakes.
Member Benefits: 35% off retail pricing
Susan Dice, Manager of Customer Care
847.713.8257
Thumbies.com
Memorialization
BerylMartin
Founded in 2000, BerylMartin is an art, design and digital print studio committed to providing our funeral service partners with the most stunning keepsake products available. We offer a wide variety of beautiful, personalized funeral memorial tributes and keepsakes including brochures, programs, prayer cards, thank you cards, portraits, casket panels and Fuzed glass and engraved crystal photo keepsakes. We also provide affordable printing and design services for our funeral service partners’ business needs.
Member Benefits:
- first order is FREE (up to $350)
- discounted shipping
- exclusive OGR packages discounted up to 20% off our lowest published prices
219.922.8935 (office)
[email protected]
BerylMartin.com
Floracracy
With small or virtual funerals, grieving family-members participating remotely and a new survey showing families value receiving personalized letters and flowers after the ceremony, Floracracy helps funeral homes send personalized letters and flowers anywhere in the US to family members at the time of the funeral or in the months after it. Indeed, the most powerful gift we can give someone is a personal letter that shares meaningful stories, but most people aren’t sure how to write them. Through our free content or a broader partnership, we can help you be sure your families receive the emotional support they need.
Member Benefit: brochures & free content around floral meanings to share with families; 10% commission on any sale or special partner packages available (registration required)
Sarah-Eva Marchese
Floracracy.com/pages/loss
Funeral Home Gifts
Funeral Home Gifts is the premier provider of heirloom quality woven and printed Tribute Blankets, custom cap panels, photo urns and personalization products to death care providers throughout North America. Made in the USA by an American workforce and delivered next day, our products comfort families, generate revenue through re-orders and provide vision to transition families from direct cremation to personalized memorial services.
Member Benefit: free sample to try at your next service
Wes Wolfe
800.233.0439, ext. 226
FuneralHomeGifts.com
SpartaCraft Inc.
A proud member of the OGR family!
Words cannot express our gratitude to you for the caring service you provide to families. In addition to our military, SpartaCraft truly appreciates the heroes of the funeral profession.
The flag cases and urns SpartaCraft builds and provides to all OGR members are the finest and most requested memorials in the United States. In addition to providing an American-made product to honor our country’s heroes, past and present, the quality of SpartaCraft memorials gives the funeral provider a source of referrals for the future needs of the families you serve.
In addition to the highest quality products, personalization is a key service we provide, so with one phone call or email to OGR Products & Services, every memorial product can be custom engraved with Laser Engraving and/or Black-on-Brass plate engraving –– and can ship the same day!
Consider this: When speaking with the family of a U.S. Veteran thinking about a flag case or urn, consider asking them, "Would your loved one prefer an American-made product, or an imported product?" This gentle reminder helps the family make a decision that best honors their loved one and hero.
Member Benefit: 5% savings over wholesale prices
Gwen Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing
[email protected]
800.282.8044 (toll-free)
SpartaCraft.com
Monuments/Grave Markers
McNeill Grave Marker Company
Quality McNeill grave markers are available in a wide variety of styles.
Contact OGR at 800.637.8030 or [email protected] for pricing and more information.
Office Supplies
Office Depot OfficeMax
Office Depot is a leading provider of business services, products and technology solutions to small, medium and enterprise businesses, through a fully integrated B2B distribution platform of approximately 1,300 stores, online presence, and dedicated sales professionals and technicians.
Member Benefit: Get special pricing on office supplies, print and copy services in-store or online through the Business Savings Program by using the exclusive Order of the Golden Rule purchasing card. Discounts range from 5% - 55% off of retail prices.
Register here to start shopping and saving.
Pre-Need
Access Financial Group Interment Trust Services
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For nearly 30 years, Access Financial Group has managed the Golden Rule® Funeral Trust, providing pre-need trust accounting and investment advice. So, it is with great pleasure that we are offering OGR members the new Golden Rule® 401(k) Plan. The plan was exclusively developed to support independent funeral homes and their employees. With low start-up investment and comparably low ongoing recordkeeping costs, this unique plan gives you and your employees more options than ever before.
Contact us to learn more about this unique benefit and how we can work together to help you and your employees plan for your future.
Vantage Point Preneed
Vantage Point Preneed offers solutions for all funeral homes regardless of their size. We work with multiple insurance companies to offer the best preneed interest rates and commissions as well as offer many marketing solutions to help increase your preneed volume. We will take the time to understand your firm’s unique needs and goals while having the flexibility to change and adapt as your firm’s needs and goals change.
Member Discount: 50% discount on any of our direct mailers if you use one of our insurance companies to fund your preneeds. This will help increase your preneed volume as well as help with top-of-mind awareness in your community.
Jon Billetdeaux
443.880.0583
VantagePointPreneed.com
Printing/Paper Products
CareNotes
a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey
CareNotes, a ministry of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, are concise 5×7 booklets written to provide uplifting guidance to those who are hurting. These wellness-oriented booklets address topics that include grief, aging, mental wellness, spiritual support and more. The down-to-earth style of each CareNote offers relatable advice to help you heal – mind, body and spirit.
CareNotes began as a division of Abbey Press Publications in 1988; today, more than 100 million CareNotes have been distributed around the globe.
All CareNotes proceeds support the prayer and work of the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. Learn more about our mission at SaintMeinrad.org.
- Member Benefit: 10% off all orders over $50 – use promo code OGR10 at CareNotes.com
Vicki Gehlhausen, Customer Service Representative
800.325.2511
CareNotes.com
Regal Line® Funeral Stationery & Accessory Products
Regal Line Funeral Stationery Products and Accessories will assist you in building loyalty toward your business. Regal Line stationery products are one of the few items that will remain in the hands of family and friends after the funeral service is completed. It is also the family’s connection back to you when your services are needed again. 107 years of manufacturing excellence; family-owned; made in the U.S.A. Visit our new website: www.RegalLine.com
Member Benefit: 20% discount - contact OGR Products & Services
Reliable Funeral Supply
a division of Saint Francis Cromo
A family-owned and -operated business since 1973, we are the exclusive direct partner with Cromo NB studios in Milan, Italy, featuring one of the largest private and propriety owned collection of artwork available anywhere. With the capacity of a manufacturer supplier, our designs are featured in prayer cards that have been comforting families for over 40 years and offered by many funeral homes across the country. Our designs are also featured in acknowledgement cards, urns, caskets, vaults, mosaics and many other products in the funeral industry.
We pride ourselves on same-day shipping for all items we stock when ordered before noon.
Member Benefit: 15% off regular retail pricing. Special OGR promotions throughout the year.
Mynor Alvarado
We Care Customer
(818) 547-1390, ext. 103
[email protected]
For OGR inquiries, email [email protected]
ReliableFuneralSupply.com
Messenger
Proudly serving since 1913, Messenger started in the religious calendar business and is now a leading provider of funeral stationery, everyday service items and insurance funding. Messenger prides itself on being innovative and best-in-class on all fronts: products, service, operations, technology and financially. Customer-focused as well as consumer-focused, Messenger utilizes a variety of research and retail trends to ensure funeral professionals have relevant products to help them stay viable in an ever-changing marketplace. Providing a quality product line, quick turn times, technology solutions, an extensive line-up of licensed artists and an experienced service and sales team.
Member Benefits:
- 50% off first Signature order
- 10% off all Signature prders
- free personalization software, training and support
Heather Garman, VP Sales and Marketing
800.827.5151, ext. 263
MessengerStationery.com
Telecommunications
ASD - Answering Service for Directors
ASD – Answering Service for Directors has created a new class of answering service for funeral professionals by raising the bar with unparalleled levels of advanced training and technology. Family-owned and -operated, ASD has been helping funeral homes manage their calls and their lives since 1972. The company's custom-built communication systems and sophisticated mobile tools were designed solely to meet the needs of funeral homes. By offering funeral directors unmatched protection for their calls, ASD has redefined the role of an answering service for funeral homes.
Member Benefit: Exclusive eight-week free trial with all setup fees waived. Call 800-868-9950 or visit www.myASD.com for more information.
Craig Meehan
(800) 868-9950
www.myasd.com
Domanicare
Domanicare is a leader in aftercare and customer experience solutions for funeral homes. Through the power of text messaging, we follow up with families and provide aftercare nurturing and free grief support materials. Our live and personalized text messages see a 98% open rate and a 51% response rate. 97% of our partnered funeral homes are ranked #1 in their market on Google with over 40,000 5-star reviews generated and counting.
Our award-winning platform is also the first funeral home-specific platform for generating Google reviews and online reputation management. This online visibility has helped funeral homes across the country develop and leverage sales opportunities and significantly improve their families' experiences that result in recommendations and long-term customer loyalty. We also have the ability to send direct messages and/or survey all families via text message to not only get more 'voice of the customer' but also to generate pre-need leads.
- Member Benefit: First month free, 10% discount thereafter
Samuel Ashby
Vice President of Sales
480.298.7655
GetDomanicare.com
Urns
Bogati Urn Company
Since 2004, Bogati Urn Company has been a great wholesale urn resource for professionals within the funeral industry for affordable, high-quality urns, keepsakes and memorial jewelry. Our customers rely on our products to meet the needs of their families and our warehouse has a wide selection of hundreds of urns and memorial jewelry to meet our customers’ needs.
Member Benefit: Free shipping for online orders over $650. Some exclusions may apply. Please register to see online checkout page for details.
[email protected]
941.751.3382
www.bogatiurns.com
Davis Whitehall®
The Davis Whitehall Co., located in Colorado Springs, Co. has been hand-crafting custom hardwood urns made in America since 1991. We are known for our customization and personalization abilities. We recently introduced our new Textured Printing process, “Creating Memories You Can Feel®”. This process features an innovative UV cured printing process that delivers a lifelike image with a raised printed surface, allowing families to touch and feel the image on their cherished memorial. The warmth of the wood accentuates the raised texture of the photo, creating a truly one-of-a-kind final resting place.
Member Benefit: 15% savings over wholesale prices. Contact OGR Products & Services at 800.637.8030.
800.818.8414
Davis-Whitehall.com
Mabrey Products
Industry leader in the design and manufacturing of hardwood cremation urns. Providing funeral directors and their families a high level of personalization and customization for over 30 years. Offering hand-crafted personal memorials made the old-fashioned way, one at a time. Proudly, and always, made in the USA.
Member Benefit: 5% discount on urns, plus 3% discount for 15-day pay, net/45 day; free shipping on two or more full-size urns via UPS to contiguous United States
Douglas M. Tobey
800.942.3799
MabreyProducts.com
SinoSource International Company Inc.
SinoSource International has been providing superior cremation and memorialization products to the funeral and cremation industry. Our high-value, low-cost assortment has made us the choice of thousands of cremationists — and the families they serve. The success of SinoSource is not only displayed in our products, but through the keen attention to detail delivered by our industry-experienced sales team, customer service, quality control and manufacturing personnel. Our people make us who we are. If quality and affordability matter, we invite you to experience the SinoSource difference.
Member Benefit: 10% discount on most items. Contact OGR Products & Services at 800.637.8030.
650.697.6668
[email protected]
SinoSource.biz
TheWoodgrainGallery
A family-owned USA business creating wood memorials, carved in solid hickory, Made-In-The-USA since 2013. These are NOT cookie-cutter supplier – the owners are the artists. Compassion is carved into each creation. TheWoodGrainGallery is a Female & Veteran-owned business.
Taking personalization to a new level by offering 3 urn style options: an urn only, urn/keepsake box, or keepsake box only. Mix and match designs to reflect the life of loved ones or beloved pets. New carvings can be designed from an extensive library of carving models.
High-resolution photos can be converted into a wood carving, at an additional cost.
At TheWoodGrainGallery, each urn is a family treasure designed to keep loved ones in a cherished space for years to come.
Member Benefit: 10% discount on demo urns ordered. (Limit 1 per style.)
Johanna Haack
517-449-2920
www.thewoodgraingallery.com
