October 2018

Page A37 OCTOBER 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A News Association ContinueD Funeral Service Professionals United Organization is Building its Membership Nancy Weil is New OGR Member Resource Director AUSTIN,TX— OGR, the premier association for indepen- dent funeral homes that have pledged to adhere to “golden rule” ethical standards, has named Nancy Weil as its new member resources director. “Drawing upon Nancy’s expertise in areas including grief support, community outreach and celebrant practices, OGR will soon introduce new one-of-a-kind pro- grams to help independent funeral homes serve a broader base of community members and attract new customers,” said Mark Allen, OGR executive director and CEO. Allen add- ed, “She has the knowledge and ability to help OGR members serve families in contempo- rary ways that are meaningful to them.” Nancy began her career working at Mount Calvary Cemetery and the Catholic Dio- cese Cemeteries in Buffalo, NY where she worked with both families and funeral di- rectors to create a dynamic grief support program. In her recent move to St. Peters- burg, FL, Nancy took on the role of com- munity outreach and marketing director for Veterans Funeral Care. She continued her grief support work, as well as selling pre-need funeral arrangements. Nancy has a degree in Business Management and Eco- nomics, and has experience in both for-profit and non- profit industries. As founder of The Laugh Academy, Nancy has spoken to thousands of people teaching them how to stress less and laugh more. She is the author of the book, If Stress Doesn’t Kill you, Your Family Might. For over ten years, Weil has written a monthly col- umn for Funeral Home and Cemetery News. Nancy’s professional certifications include laughter leader, grief management specialist, grief services provider, soul injury ambassador and funeral celebrant. Each has given her indus- try insights which will help grow the resources available to current and new OGR members. “I’ve seen the amazing service that local funeral and cemetery professionals do for families. Now I’m very excited about con- tributing to their success at an international level,” said Nancy. Founded in 1928, OGR is affiliated with hundreds of independent funeral homes that share common goals of exemplary service, un- compromising care and compassion to families in their time of need. For more information, visit www.ogr.org. ST.LOUIS, MO— The new organization Funeral Service Professionals United is continuing to build its foun- dation membership throughout the Southwest. FSPU is looking for leaders in the industry that are passion- ate about our profession and would like to be a part of a group outside of the funeral home that aims to make a difference. A two day foundational getaway will take place in Scottsdale, AZ October 29-30, 2018. If inter- ested email fsprofessionalsunited@gmail.com or call 314- 782-0392. You can learn more about FSPU by following fsprofessionalsunited on Instagram. Funeral Service Professionals United is a non-profit or- ganization to enrich, empower and further educate cur- rent and future funeral service professionals nationwide. FIRST CLASS SUBSCRIPTION FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Call 1-800-321-7479 FASTER DELIVERY CALL TODAY TO ORDER YOUR Preneed program not available in all states. PM3102 Visit us at NFDA booth 1029 | October 15-17 PhysiciansMutual.com/preneed | 800.974.1802 Let’s have a face-to-face We invite you to stop by our NFDA booth for a visit, and to learn about our preneed products, including our new Custom Index Performance, available through Precoa. While you’re there, be sure to get your caricature done . For every completed picture, we’ll make a donation to the National Alliance for Grieving Children ... and you’ll walk away with a 4" x 6" masterpiece. 5 1 = minutes donation While the artist is playing up your strengths, the NAGC can draw on the strength of us all. Innovation Made Clear Miami, Florida www.clearviewcaskets.com 305-699-7410 Nancy Weil