From the Summer 2024 issue of The Independent magazine. 

From the Summer 2024 issue of The Independent magazine. 

With modern technology, the potential opportunities and growth for small businesses have transformed with the creation of social media platforms. Capabilities on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn assist in enhancing brand visibility, creating a valuable communication avenue with customers and growing small businesses’ reach from limited to worldwide.

OGR Presents Future Leaders Forum to Foster the Potential of Funeral Home Professionals

Golden Circle Awards Celebration recognizes outstanding achievements in the funeral profession. 

OGR Installs New Board of Directors
Jamie L. Wieting of Wisconsin to serve as association's 2024-2025 President

OGR Member Resources Director, Nancy Weil, recently spent time with the Kansas Funeral Directors Association as the speaker at their four regional meetings. Read some of her main takeaways in the blog below!

OGR Emeritus member, Bob Shelby, celebrated his 95th birthday on February 4. Throughout most of his life he has been involved in the funeral service. While some things have changed over time, there are some absolutes that remain consistent, and one of those is his love of serving the people in his community of Covington, Indiana. 

The Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is thrilled to unveil the distinguished lineup of speakers for its 2024 Annual Conference, set to take place from May 7-9th at the historic DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia.  Among the esteemed speakers are industry leaders and experts who will offer valuable insights, expertise and successful strategies to help attendees grow their businesses. The speakers include:

This year, the International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is focusing its podcast series on “The Changing Consumer,” — exploring consumer needs in deathcare and how they have shifted in recent years. How are consumers finding and choosing their funeral homes? What services are they looking for? Which aspects of the funeral are most important to them? The 2023 season investigates questions such as these to provide insight into modern consumers. 

OGR Wins Award for Grief Support Program
The Indiana Society of Association Executives recognized the association for its membership program. 

The application window is NOW OPEN for the International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) Award of Excellence Scholarship Program. What is this program and how can you get involved? Here is everything you need to know: 

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