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OGR Rebrands Podcast

March 19, 2025
The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) recently rebranded its podcast as “Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast.” The newly titled series explores the latest challenges, opportunities and innovations in the profession. Hosted by Justin Zabor, owner of Zabor Funeral Ho...

Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory Marks 73 Years

March 19, 2025
February 3, 2025, marked 73 years and four generations for the family-owned and -operated Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory (Roanoke). Since 1952, the firm has served Virginia’s Roanoke Valley and New River Valley regions, including Bedford, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Covington, Fran...

Tassi Appointed to Head Ferncliff Cemetery Association

February 06, 2025
Ferncliff Cemetery Association (Hartsdale) appointed Philip J. Tassi as president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Tassi has held various leadership positions since joining the cemetery in 1998 and will continue as its treasurer, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He has also se...

Green Burial Council Offers Body Care Products Certification

February 06, 2025
The Green Burial Council (GBC; Folsom) now offers a certification program for body care products of all types, including cosmetics, odor control and products intended for topical use. Manufacturers of cosmetics and topical products can now apply for the GBC “seal of approval,” demonstrat...

Madison Promoted to SVP-- Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries

February 06, 2025
Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries (Glendale) recently promoted Dennis Madison to senior vice president of architecture and engineering. In this new role, he is responsible for the design, development and modification of cemetery property; infrastructure; and buildings. His duties also incl...

OGR Reimagines its 2025 Annual Conference

January 09, 2025
The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) has “reimagined” its 2025 annual conference, complete with a new name, theme and logo. Titled “PROGRESS,” this year’s event will take place May 6-8 at Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California. The funeral s...
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