October 6, 2025
4:00PM - 5:00PM EDT

Webinar: Death Management in OVRS

Live Webinar Only – Complimentary to OFDA Members

Registration:

Webinar Registration Closed
This webinar has reached its 500-registrant limit and is now closed. We apologize for the inconvenience. A recording will be made available post webinar—OFDA Members please watch for details this Thursday in our weekly e-bulletin, The Digital Director. Please note, continuing education (CE) credit will not be available for the recorded version.

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• Note: This program will be offered as a live webinar only and will not be available on-demand.
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Price:

• OFDA Member: Complimentary
• OFDA Non-Member: $65.00

Continuing Education:

• 1 CE Hour, Laws & Rules, approved with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors

Summary:

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Vital Statistics is transitioning to the new Ohio Vital Records System (OVRS) this Fall, replacing the previous IPHIS/EDRS systems. This live webinar will introduce funeral directors to the OVRS platform, highlighting key features, workflows, and best practices for a smooth transition.

The new OVRS closely mirrors Indiana’s vital records system, created by the same service provider, LexisNexis. OFDA Past President Gary Burr, who has been actively using Indiana’s system, will join representatives from the ODH Bureau of Vital Statistics to provide his experiences, tips, and practical advice to help you adapt quickly and avoid common pitfalls.

Presenters:

Rena Boler
State Registrar and Vital Statistics Cooperative Program (VSCP) Project Director
Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics

Gary M. Burr, CFSP
Funeral Director and Embalmer, OFDA Past President
Krill Funeral Service and Crematory

Joshua Levy
Customer Service Professional
Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics

Judy Nagy
Chief
Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics