The 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…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is proud to announce that PROGRESS 2026, presented by Homesteaders Life Company, will take place May 5-7, 2026, at the iconic Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. OGR’s annual conference continues to bring together independently owned funeral home and supply partners from across…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce Aurora Payments as its newest Endorsed Supply Partner, strengthening OGR’s commitment to providing independent funeral homes with trusted partners and innovative solutions. OGR Endorsed Supply Partners are part of the association’s broader supplier network and complete a rigorous review…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenden Jacobsen of Ninness Funeral Home in New Zealand and Adam Thielen of Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral & Crematory in Dubuque, Iowa, to the OGR Foundation Board of Directors. The OGR Foundation supports the next…
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The Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce Jessica MacMillan has joined the OGR team as events manager. In this role, Jessica will lead the planning, execution, and strategic development of OGR’s signature event, PROGRESS, Future Leaders Forum, virtual education, and industry events, reinforcing the association’s commitment to…
Read MoreThe 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.…
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The 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…
Read MoreThe 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.…
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The 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…
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 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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