OGR Funeral Homes Recognized by 2025 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Awards
Twelve Order of the Golden Rule Funeral Homes were recently recognized by NFDA as part of the prestigious 2025 Pursuit of Excellence Awards program. The awards recognize funeral homes that exhibit an unwavering commitment to compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement. To earn an award, funeral homes must demonstrate excellence in every dimension of funeral service, from care of families and community outreach to education, professional development, and ethical leadership.
Congratulations to these OGR members on this achievement! Read more about all 12 OGR affiliated recipients below:
Best of the Best Award:
Arlington Memorial Chapels, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines
Among all award recipients, a select few were chosen for the Best of the Best Award. This recognition shines a spotlight on firms whose ideas are not only exceptional but transformative. Funeral homes in this category employ innovative programs that redefine how funeral homes can support families, honor traditions, and serve their communities.
Arlington Memorial Chapels was recognized for their “Hearts on Hold” program, which is a groundbreaking initiative to honor caregivers and funeral professionals, including the creation of a proposed National End-of-Life Care Professionals Day.
Certificate of Honorable Mention:
Pray Funeral Home, Inc., Charlotte Michigan
The Pursuit of Excellence Work Group recognized 17 firms with a Certificate of Honorable Mention in recognition of creative and compassionate programs which made significant community impact. Congratulations to Pray Funeral Home for their recognition!
NFDA Hall of Excellence
NFDA honors funeral homes that have earned at least ten Pursuit of Excellence Awards in their Hall of Excellence. Two OGR funeral homes were recognized for a milestone anniversary, underscoring a legacy of consistent, long-term leadership. Congratulations to:
- 15th Award: Arlington Memorial Chapels, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines
- 25th Award: David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville, Michigan
2025 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award Recipients
Congratulations to these OGR funeral homes on this recognition and their excellent service year-round!
- Arlington Memorial Chapels, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines
- Brunswick Memorial Home, East Brunswick, New Jersey; Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels, East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory, Farmington, Missouri
- David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville, Michigan
- Hightower Family Funeral Homes, Carrollton, Georgia; Hightower Family Funeral Homes, Bremen, Georgia; Hightower Family Funeral Homes, Douglasville, Georgia
- Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., Hamburg, New York; Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., West Seneca, New York
- Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services, Mount Morris, Michigan; Detroit Cremation Society, Grand Blanc, Michigan
- McDougald Funeral Services, Anderson, South Carolina
- Oliverie Funeral Home, Manchester, New Jersey; Oliverie Funeral Home, Jackson, New Jersey
- Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron, Michigan; Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, Port Huron, Michigan; Marysville Funeral Home, Marysville, Michigan
- Popp Funeral and Cremation Services, Viroqua, Wisconsin
- Pray Funeral Home, Inc., Charlotte, Michigan