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Selected Educational Trust Update

January 19, 2026
Thanks in part to a generous donation-match challenge issued by National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), the Selected Educational Trust raised more than $40,000 in donations from member firms, individuals and supporting organizations between September 15 and October 31, 2025. With NGL’s...

OGR Introduces Rising Star Award

January 19, 2026
Beginning this year, the International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) will present its new Rising Star Award, which recognizes early-career professionals who are employed by an OGR-member firm and demonstrate exceptional promise, leadership and dedication to the funeral service profession. Award ...

My Final Wishes Planner Introduced

January 19, 2026
After 15 years of serving families during their most vulnerable moments, funeral service professional Charli E. Rose (Detroit) has released a tool designed to bring order, comfort and intentionality to end-of-life conversations. The My Final Wishes planner is a comprehensive guided journal that help...

Flanner Buchanan Names Andrew P. Buchanan COO

January 19, 2026
Flanner Buchanan (Indianapolis) announced that Andrew P. Buchanan has joined Buchanan Group as chief operating officer. This marks the fifth generation of Buchanan family leadership within the organization. He will work closely with executive leadership and teams across all divisions to advance the ...

“The Healing Chickadee” Program Helps Young People in Grief

January 19, 2026
On November 20, 2025 – National Children’s Grief Awareness Day – “The Healing Chickadee” program helped girls and boys who are grieving the death of a loved one. Created by Soulful Sydney Inc., a Connecticut-based 501(c)3 nonprofit, this new bereavement resource is bein...

Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks Hires Nicole McClurg for Spiritual Care

January 19, 2026
Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries (Glendale) recently welcomed Nicole McClurg as clergy services and grief support director. An ordained minister, certified spiritual director and retreat leader, McClurg has more than 20 years of experience in spiritual care, grief support and leadership d...

SIFH Holds Annual Meeting in New Orleans

December 19, 2025
Selected Independent Funeral Homes held its Annual Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 28-October 1, 2025. More than 330 attendees explored strategies for leadership, business growth and service excellence while earning as many as 10 continuing-education credits. A no...

Larkin Mortuary Honored with Distinguished Service Award

December 19, 2025
Larkin Mortuary (Salt Lake City) was recently honored with the Distinguished Service Award from Caring Connections, an affiliate organization of The University of Utah College of Nursing. Larkin’s partnership with Caring Connections began more than 15 years ago and has grown into a signific...
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