OGR Installs 2026-2027 Board of Directors
Peter Urban, Jr. of Ambler, PA to serve as the association’s 2026-2027 President INDIANAPOLIS (May 29, 2026) – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the world’s...
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Paws Up Preneed Launches the First Nationwide Preneed Platform Built Exclusively for Pet Funeral Services
Industry veteran Rachel Moring and NextGen set a new standard for how families plan and pre-fund their pets' final care, opening a turnkey new revenue stream for funeral...
Jaguars Become First NFL Team to Sell “Fan Space” for Cremated Remains
In what's being billed as a first-of-its-kind agreement in the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars have partnered with Cedar Rapids, Iowa–based Eternal Fan to build a fan memorial monument...
2026 OGR Professional Service Award Recipients Named
Golden Circle Celebration Dinner recognizes outstanding achievements in the funeral profession INDIANAPOLIS (May 26, 2026) - The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is proud to announce...
NFDA Welcomes New Class of National Emerging Leaders Program Participants
Year-long leadership development program prepares rising stars for future leadership roles in funeral service and their communities Brookfield, Wis. — The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has selected...
Fads, Trends, Traditions… and the Future of Death Care
Tom Anderson’s Analysis On Stage at CANA’s 108th Convention this August 12-14, 2026 WHEELING, IL— What if the biggest risk to your business isn’t change — but misreading the change that’s coming? As the funeral profession continues to...
Passages International Expands Popular Sea Turtle Urn with Three New Color Options
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | May 26, 2026 Passages International, the leader in eco-friendly funeral products, announces the expansion of its popular Sea Turtle biodegradable urn, now available in three...