YP Spotlight YP Spotlight Young Professional Spotlight: Arianna Rule Arianna Rule is a 27-year-old funeral director at Brunswick Memorial Home in East Brunswick, New Jersey. She is also the new chair of OGR’s Young Professionals Council. How long have you worked in funeral service? Six years. Why did you begin working in funeral service? It is something I’ve had in mind since I was in high school, but I still wanted to get my bachelor’s degree just in case it didn’t work out. What is the most rewarding part of your occupation? The hugs or the genuine thank you’s from families telling me I made it easier for them. What are your professional goals? I just want to be a well rounded funeral director. I always want to learn and adapt as the years go on and be the best version of myself I can be. What are you proud of that you have achieved so far during your career in funeral service? I completed the certified pre-planning consultant program and became chair of OGR’s Young Professionals Council. What are some important/notable trends that you have noticed in funeral service? More online/digital arrangements and streaming or recording services. Most of that was due to the pandemic but I can see it continuing just for pure convenience. 34 www.ogr.org | Summer 2021 Arianna Rule (provided photo) How do you spend your time outside of work? Is there anything in particular that you enjoy doing? I enjoy being outside on warm and sunny days, whether that is going to the beach in the summer or hanging out in the backyard. I enjoy taking my dog on walks and a good manicure/pedicure. What are three of your personal goals? 1. Making myself a priority and making sure I don’t get burnt out. Focusing on my health, making sure I work out regularly and eat healthy.
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