The 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…
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 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,…
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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