Odd Fellows' Guide to Cemetery Management

By Jon Hart

Odd Fellows cemeteries are more than burial grounds. They are sacred trusts, community landmarks, and living testimonies to the Order's ancient charge: to bury the dead. In California, where regulations are complex and oversight is strict, the role of Cemetery Manager carries both legal and fraternal weight.

This guide blends practical instruction with Odd Fellows values, drawing on Jon Hart's experience as a licensed Cemetery Manager, pastor, and District Deputy Grand Master. Topics include governance, finances, operations, compliance, customer service, and faith at the graveside. Appendices provide sample rules, audit checklists, and flowcharts for everyday use.

Written in a clear and approachable style, The Odd Fellows' Guide to Cemetery Management is both a handbook for current managers and an invitation for the next generation to carry on this essential work. It honors the traditions of the past, equips managers for the present, and points toward a faithful future in Friendship, Love, and Truth.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1962533069
• ISBN13: 9781962533065
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Greenzeiger, Heilich, and Hanson