The 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
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The 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…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce the nomination period is now open for the 2026 OGR Professional Service Awards, with submissions accepted through Jan. 31, 2026. These annual honors celebrate individuals and funeral homes that exemplify exceptional dedication, innovation and a deep commitment to excellence…
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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 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…
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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 Order of the Golden Rule, the premier association of independently owned and operated funeral homes, is proud to announce a new partnership with My Grief Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, peer-led grief support resources. This collaboration underscores OGR’s commitment to ensuring that families receive compassionate and…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule is excited to announce the rebranding of its popular podcast as Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast, sponsored by The Dodge Company. This newly titled series continues to serve as a valuable resource for independent funeral home professionals, exploring the latest challenges, opportunities,…
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