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International Order of the Golden Rule Conference News

July 11, 2025
The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) held its latest conference, called PROGRESS, in at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California. The gathering hosted attendees from 13 states and six countries. The opening keynote session, “Leadership Lessons from the Happiest P...

ICFSEB Updates Bylaws

July 11, 2025
During its 121st Annual Meeting in February, the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (ICFSEB) finalized a series of updates to its bylaws. The revised bylaws were adopted by the delegate assembly to add clarifying language and optimize participation in the election process. ...

SIFH Leadership Conference News

July 11, 2025
Selected Independent Funeral Homes held its Leadership Conference in Centennial, Colorado, from April 29-May 2. The event kicked off with orientation for the Leadership Academy’s new 2025-27 class. The conference continued with a variety of events and activities. Members of the 2023-25 graduat...

Bland-Reid Funeral Home Launches Podcast

July 11, 2025
In April, Bland-Reid Funeral Home Inc. (Farmville) launched a podcast titled “Til’ Death Do Us Part” to better connect with consumers. Episodes explore various topics and feature six funeral directors from across the United States. Find the podcast on YouTube and Meta platforms at ...

Larkin Mortuary Names New President

July 11, 2025
Larkin Mortuary (Salt Lake City) recently named Robert S. “Rob” Larkin Jr. president. He succeeds Lance C. Larkin, who will continue serving as the mortuary’s chairman of the board. In his new role, Rob Larkin will oversee more than 200 employees and be responsible for the visio...

Legacy Funeral Group Acquisitions

July 11, 2025
Legacy Funeral Group (Houston) recently acquired Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka, Florida, and Loomis Family Cremations, Minneola, Florida. Established by Francis E. Loomis in Winter Garden, Florida, in 1946, Loomis Family Funeral Home is a third-generation, family-owned institution deeply roo...

OGR Names 2025 Awards of Excellence Recipients

June 10, 2025
The International Order of the Golden Rule Foundation has selected the recipients of its 2025 Awards of Excellence Scholarships. These scholarships, totaling $10,000, are awarded to mortuary school students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, funeral service experience, and commitment ...

SIFH Elects New Officers

June 10, 2025
Selected Independent Funeral Homes recently elected new officers to its board. Barbara Risher-Welch, owner of Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service, Montebello, California, will serve as president. Christopher Waite, owner of Waite Funeral Homes, Medina, Ohio, will serve as board chair. In addi...

Anthem Partners Develops Strategic Partnership with Tribute Technology

June 10, 2025
Anthem Partners (Frisco) has developed a strategic partnership with Tribute Technology. As the first step of this partnership, all websites serving Anthem Partners locations were updated and moved to the Tribute Technology platform. Tribute brings completely customizable designs onto a single pla...

Legacy Funeral Group Nevada Acquisitions

June 10, 2025
Legacy Funeral Group (Houston) recently acquired Bunker’s Funeral Homes & Cemeteries from Carriage Funeral Services. The acquisition significantly enhances Legacy’s presence in the Las Vegas Valley of Nevada. The acquired properties include: Eden Vale Mortuary, Eden Vale Memorial Par...
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