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Page A35 JULY 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A www. vischerfuneralsupplies.com O n -L ine A ssOciAte D egree i n F unerAL s ervice 1616 Church Street | Nashville, TN 37203 615-327-3927 | www.guptoncollege.edu For information concerning cost and program call 615-327-3927, go to our website at guptoncollege.edu or email admissions@guptoncollege.edu. If you are interested in becoming a licensed funeral professional, John A. Gupton College can help you get there. The Associate Degree in Funeral Service is an accredited program. Our online program is flexible, career-focused and may be completed in 12 or 16 months. Financial Aid is available. PM3305 Preneed program not available in all states. The staff there is so professional and kind. Even when our families call in and speak directly with customer service, I know they’re getting taken care of and treated respectfully. — Megan Coyle Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services Count on Physicians Mutual ® to grow and secure your preneed business. PhysiciansMutual.com/preneed 800.974.1802 press_releases@nomispublications.com www. nomi s pub l i c a t i ons . com Send Us Your News! News Association ContinueD OGR announces Inaugural Leadership Summit INDIANAPOLIS,IN— The Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is excited to announce its return to in-person events: a Leadership Summit designed for fu- neral home owners, funeral directors who are established in their career and those wanting to grow in their careers. The two-day summit will feature ses- sions on changes to the profession’s con- sumer base, innovation challenges and improving communication across gen- erations. “We are excited to offer the funeral pro- fession a chance to focus on professional development away from the day-to-day pressures of the funeral home, while also reconnecting with old friends and col- leagues,” said Wendy King, OGR’s ex- ecutive director. The summit will be held at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN, September 19-21. OGR members and non-mem- bers alike are welcome to attend. Registration is open at www.OGR.org/Leadership- Summit. Questions about the event can be di- rected to membership and meetings co- ordinator Alyssa Castille at ACastille@ OGR.org. Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities or attending as a supplier can contact Wendy King at WKing@OGR.org. S U B S C R I P T I O N Subscribe Online at www. NomisPublications .com Funeral Home & Cemetery News or Call 1-800-321-7479