International Order of the Golden Rule Information

The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is a not-for-profit membership organization of independent, family-owned funeral homes located throughout North America and overseas. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, OGR is a 501(c)(6) organization. Founded in 1928, OGR's mission is to make independent funeral homes exceptional. We do this by building and supporting member interaction, information exchange and professional business development through a wide range of programs, services and resources. Our Standards of Ethical Conduct guide our members' business practices and philosophy, allowing them to provide unsurpassed care to families "by the Golden Rule." Golden Rule funeral homes are held to the highest service standard. Fewer than 5% of independently owned funeral homes can call themselves Golden Rule funeral homes, pledging their efforts to the pursuit of the standard of the Golden Rule in all of their personal and professional relationships. Those that do hold this title promise to adhere to a set of 11 ethical standards: We pledge to treat you and your loved one with compassion and respect. We pledge to serve any family in time of need. We pledge to abide by a strict code of ethics. We pledge to be truthful in all we do. We pledge to respect all faiths, creeds and customs. We pledge to keep families’ confidences. We pledge to disclose prices fully and clearly. We pledge to clearly explain charges. We pledge to provide the highest level of competence and care. We pledge to further our education to better serve you. We pledge to help meet the needs of those in grief.