The International Order of the Golden Rule Foundation has opened its 2025 Awards of Excellence scholarship application period. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to six mortuary science students who distinguish themselves through academic performance, community involvement, and a commitment to serving grieving families with compassion, fairness, and dignity.…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule proudly announces the success of its recent Future Leaders Forum, presented by Full-Circle Aftercare, held August 25-27, 2025, at the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, an affiliate location of Pollock-Randall Funeral Home in Port Huron, Michigan. The forum is designed to nurture and develop the…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule is proud to announce the upcoming Future Leaders Forum, presented by Full-Circle Aftercare, held August 25-27, 2025, at the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, an affiliate location of Pollock-Randall Funeral Home in Port Huron, Michigan. This event is designed to nurture and develop the next…
Read MoreThe Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce the newly elected leadership and members of its Foundation Board for the 2025–2026 term. Chris Miller, Thomas Miller Mortuary, Corona, Calif., has been elected Chair of the Foundation Board, with Jamie Wieting, Wieting Family Funeral Home, Chilton, Wis. elected to…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule, the world’s leading professional association dedicated to making independent funeral homes exceptional, is pleased to announce the installation of Kim R. Hunter as the new president of the organization. Hunter is the owner of Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel in Toronto, Canada.…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Professional Service Awards. The awards were presented on May 7, 2025, at the Golden Circle Celebration Dinner held at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California. These awards honor individuals and funeral…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule announced the resounding success of its signature event, PROGRESS, held May 6–8 at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California. This year’s conference marked a transformative milestone, uniting independent funeral professionals and suppliers from around the world under a bold…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce Gary Del Vecchio has been appointed as its new director of membership development. In this role, Del Vecchio will focus on building connections with current and prospective members, helping to strengthen the OGR community and amplify its voice within…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious Awards of Excellence Scholarships for 2025. These scholarships, totaling $10,000, are awarded annually to mortuary school students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, funeral service experience, and a deep commitment to serving families with…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is proud to announce this year’s finalists for OGR’s Professional Service Awards. We congratulate these funeral homes that have exhibited outstanding compassion for the families they serve and a commitment to their community. Nominees will be recognized at the Golden Circle Celebration on…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule is proud to share the nomination period for the OGR Professional Service Awards is open from now until Jan. 31, 2025. These awards honor individuals and funeral homes that have displayed exceptional dedication, innovation and commitment to excellence in the profession. "We are…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is thrilled to unveil a bold new vision for its 2025 annual conference complete with a reimagined name, theme and logo: PROGRESS. This exciting transformation reflects OGR’s unwavering commitment to innovation, adaptability and the forward momentum that defines the community of independent funeral…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule Foundation has opened its 2024 Awards of Excellence scholarship application period. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to six mortuary science students who distinguish themselves through academic performance, community involvement, and a commitment to serving grieving families with compassion, fairness, and dignity.…
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