OGR’s Podcast Rebranded as Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast

Hosted by Funeral Service Leader, Justin Zabor, CFSP

INDIANAPOLIS (January 27, 2024) – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is excited to announce the rebranding of its popular podcast as Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast, sponsored by The Dodge Company. This newly titled series continues to serve as a valuable resource for independent funeral home professionals, exploring the latest challenges, opportunities, and innovations in the profession.

Hosted by Justin Zabor, CFSP, OGR Board Member and owner of The Zabor Funeral Home in Parma, Ohio, the podcast delivers practical insights and expert advice. Each episode dives into topics such as:

• Keeping independent funeral homes independent
• Evaluating whether to invest in an on-site crematory
• Effective marketing strategies for funeral homes
• Humanizing the funeral service experience
• Insights for the next generation of funeral home owners
• And much more

“The rebrand of our podcast reflects OGR’s mission to connect independent funeral professionals with tools and information to support their success,” said Wendy King, CAE, CVA, Executive Director of OGR. “Through Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast, we aim to provide meaningful conversations, practical takeaways, and an ongoing sense of community for funeral home owners, staff, and future leaders.”

Listeners can expect in-depth interviews with industry experts, innovative thought leaders, and fellow independent funeral home professionals. With his approachable style and hands-on expertise, Zabor creates an engaging and informative platform tailored to the needs of OGR members and the wider funeral service community.

Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. For more information or to listen to the latest episode, visit ogr.org/podcast.

A special thanks to The Dodge Company – the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of preparation room supplies, and an OGR Endorsed Supplier – for sponsoring this season of the podcast. Dodge supports OGR every year through a financial contribution toward the association’s educational programming as Dodge believes education is key to the future of our profession.

About the International Order of the Golden Rule

The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is an association of independently owned and operated funeral homes dedicated to ethical service to all. Founded in 1928, it is our mission to make independent funeral homes exceptional. We do this by building and supporting member interaction, information exchange and professional business development through a wide range of programs, services and resources. For more information, visit www.ogr.org.