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Kansas City, MO (March 17, 2008): Muehlebach Funeral Home, Kansas City, has been recognized as an Exemplary Service Award winner by the International Order of the Golden Rule, a professional association of local, family owned and operated Golden Rule funeral homes. The funeral home was honored this April during the association’s annual conference in Chicago.

Winners of the 2007 Exemplary Service Awards were determined by comments submitted by families that had used the firm’s services during the past year. A member committee made the final judgments.

“We are extremely proud to have been chosen from among so many of our colleagues who work hard to provide the utmost in service to families,” said Steve Pierce, owner of Muehlebach Funeral Home. “Nothing gives me and our entire staff greater pleasure than knowing we have done our absolute best for families at a very difficult time. We will continue to honor the memories of all whom we have served by adhering to the Golden Rule standards of excellence.”

“Members chosen for this prestigious award represent the highest in service excellence,” said Robin L. Williams, president of the association’s board of directors. “We are proud to pay tribute to Muehlebach Funeral Home as an Exemplary Service Award winner. We want every family in the community to know and appreciate the caring, compassionate service this excellent funeral home consistently provides.”

Golden Rule funeral homes are dedicated to offering reliability, fair pricing, and dignified, caring service to families “by the Golden Rule.” Firms that hold membership must establish and maintain the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct. Contact: Steve Pierce, (816) 444-2060, spierce@muehlebachchapel.com. Helpful consumer information is available online at www.golden-rule.com.