Programs

Members will find signup and contact information in the Members Only Area.

Benefit Trust

. . . affordable medical care to protect you and your family.

OFDA’s self-insured health care program, offers medical coverage, dental benefits, life insurance, and a prescription card at extremely competitive rates.

Master Trust Program

. . . we do more to earn your trust.

A new Trust Product is now available to every member of OFDA! This new product will capture all market growth with the additional protection of a minimum crediting rate. The account is professionally managed by our Trustee, Bank One/JP Morgan Asset Management. To obtain the current crediting rate, please call the OFDA office at 800-589-6332.

Please ensure that you have the updated Master Trust forms which are available for download on the forms page

What are the features and benefits of the Master Trust?

  • Trust Account actively managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management with a minimum return secured by a reserve account. The minimum credited rate is credited pro-rata monthly and compounded annually.
  • Claims for preneed contract Completions will be paid out on the greater value of the market value of the contract or the minimum credited rate value.
  • Transfers out of trust and cancellations will be paid on the market value of the contract.

How does it work?

  • Contracts are valued each month to the market value of assets.
  • Contracts are valued using the minimum crediting rate.
  • A reserve charge is made to each contract and set aside into a Reserve Account.
  • If, at time of Completion, the market contract is less than the credited rate value, a charge for the difference is made to the Reserve Account.
  • The Crediting Rate and the Reserve Account Charge will be reviewed annually.
  • Both the Crediting Rate and the Reserve Charge may be changed at the direction of the OFDA Master Trust Committee.

Preneed Insurance

Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company

See how the OFDA's endorsed pre-need insurance provider can improve your current pre-need program right now! FDLIC offers competitive commissions, Merchandise Protection, effective lead generation ideas and many other value-added services.

Credit Card Processing

First National Bank is pleased to offer a new merchant processing affinity program to all OFDA Members!

Over 50 years of processing expertise. First National also has a referral program that credits $100 to your account for every referral that activates with us. In some cases, we actually pay merchants to process!

Property and Casualty Insurance

. . . specialized coverage for your funeral operations .

As an OFDA member you can obtain Property and Casualty Insurance at competitive rates through a State Auto agent in your area.

Credit Union Affiliation

. . . best market rates on loans and mortgages.

Your OFDA membership gives you automatic access to one of the largest credit unions in Ohio. Your free credit union membership offers competitive rates on mortgage and auto loans, plus many other services.

Workers’ Compensation

. . . dramatic cost savings while protecting your staff.

Careworks Consultants, Inc. (CCI) is proud to be the administrator of the OFDA's workers' compensation group rating program. 417 OFDA members are projected to save over $491,000 in 2009 due to long term discounts, high savings, program stability and comprehensive quality services.

Professional Education

. . . ongoing training to make you the best you can be.

OFDA provides regularly scheduled classes and seminars to keep you on the leading edge of the latest techniques and technology. OFDA’s educational opportunities are specifically designed to help you earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Resource Center

. . . support materials at your fingertips.

OFDA maintains a complete library of books, brochures and videos you can borrow or buy for bereaved families, support groups, schools, etc.

Newsletters

. . . news on issues important to you.

Your membership entitles you to OFDA’s quarterly publication, bringing you commentary and the latest professional news.

Collection Agency

. . . outstanding consumer debts? Call ''The Collectors'.

OFDA offers members a collection service program through Fair Collections & Outsourcing a Division of Pierce, Hamilton & Stern. A local as well as national collection service offering accessible customer service, understandable reports, more money faster, all for a low fee.

Member Services Committee

. . . always looking out for you.

OFDA’s Member Services Committee meets monthly to review new services for you. The committee is dedicated to bringing you new benefits for your funeral home and your employees. Please notify OFDA to make your suggestions.