Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast

International Order of the Golden Rule
  • 5.0 (1)
  • NON-PROFIT

Rest Assured is an annual limited run podcast from the Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), a trade association representing independently owned and operated funeral homes in North America and abroad. Starting January 13 and releasing weekly, host and licensed funeral director Justin Zabor, CFSP, will bring you expert interviews, insights, and practical advice that will expand your knowledge of the funeral profession and help you serve the families in your community.

  1. 4D AGO

    Rest Assured: Chris Miller Returns

    On this episode, Chris Miller from Thomas Miller Mortuary & Crematory in Corona, California, returns to the show for a conversation about media depictions of funeral directors. From movies to TV and beyond, Justin and Chris explore what the media gets right about the profession, where depictions become misleading, and how funeral directors can shape the narrative around their work. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    49 min

  2. FEB 2

    Rest Assured: Kim Hunter

    On the latest episode of Rest Assured, Justin is joined by OGR President Kim Hunter from Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel in Toronto, Canada. Kim and Justin discuss a variety of topics related to independent funeral service, including cremation trends, networking, working with high-notoriety clientele, the value of independence, and much more. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    50 min

  3. JAN 26

    Rest Assured: Theresa Thielen

    On another new episode of Rest Assured, Justin is joined by Theresa Thielen from Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory in Dubuque, Iowa for a conversation about community involvement, professional development, and how funeral directors can position themselves as leaders in their community. Theresa also talks about her career in the funeral profession, what funeral directors can learn from customer service experts, and more. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    55 min

  4. JAN 19

    Rest Assured: Adam Guthrie

    In the 2026 season premiere of Rest Assured, Justin is joined by Adam Guthrie from Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Adam and Justin talk about how funeral homes can organize community events and how events have changed Adam's strategy as a funeral home owner. The conversation also covers the value of networking and much more. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    47 min

  5. 02/24/2025

    Rest Assured: Aiyanna Rivera

    In the season finale episode of Rest Assured, Justin is joined by Aiyanna Rivera from Pollock-Randall Funeral Home in Port Huron, Michigan. In a wide-ranging conversation, Aiyanna discusses the humanization of funeral service, working in a funeral home as a young professional, her passion for organ/tissue donation, and much more! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    46 min

  6. 02/17/2025

    Rest Assured: Chris Miller

    In the latest episode of Rest Assured, OGR Past President Chris Miller from Thomas Miller Mortuary & Crematory in Corona, CA, joins Justin for a deep dive into funeral home marketing. Justin and Chris discuss how marketing for funeral homes has changed, how to make your funeral home stand out, and the importance of engaging with your community both inside and out of the funeral home. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

    57 min

  7. 02/10/2025

    Rest Assured: Bettina Jose

    On a special international episode of Rest Assured, Justin is joined by Bettina Jose, a licensed funeral director from Arlington Memorial Chapels & Crematory in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bettina talks about the next generation of funeral directors, the funeral culture in the Philippines, mental health in the funeral profession, and much more! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    47 min

  8. 02/03/2025

    Rest Assured: Peter Urban, Jr.

    In this week's episode of Rest Assured, Peter Urban, Jr. from Urban Funeral Home in Ambler, PA joins the show. Peter is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and his conversation with Justin covers his embalming experience, his passion for Future Leader development and much more! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    38 min
See All (23)

About

Rest Assured is an annual limited run podcast from the Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), a trade association representing independently owned and operated funeral homes in North America and abroad. Starting January 13 and releasing weekly, host and licensed funeral director Justin Zabor, CFSP, will bring you expert interviews, insights, and practical advice that will expand your knowledge of the funeral profession and help you serve the families in your community.

Information