frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
What does it cost to join CMS?
The fee for a lifetime membership is $40.00 plus a $2.15 fee to offset bank and credit card fees. If you pay by cheque through Canada Post, there $2.15 fee is waived. A $35 records administration fee is paid after death and is collected by the funeral home on behalf of CMS to help cover some of our administrative costs. No other fees are collected by the CMS.
What are the fees used for?
The fees are used to operate the business. This includes printing, advertising, website, bank charges, software, membership administration fees and overhead.
Is Membership Transferable?
Yes and no. A membership cannot be transferred to another person as it is a lifetime membership It is, however, transferable to other similar societies throughout Canada. A nominal fee is charged by the receiving society to cover the cost of transfer. List of Canadian Memorial Societies.
Is CMS Part of Calgary Co-op?
No. We are proud to say we are our own co-operative; however, all Calgary Co-op food stores have our information/application brochures at their customer service centres.
Do I Have to Prepay for Funeral Services?
No. We do not market prepaid services; however, pre-payment may be arranged directly with some of our funeral service providers in order to lock in currently-priced funeral plans.
What Happens if Death Occurs Away from Home?
There are insurance companies that specialize in providing coverage specific to funeral costs. Ask your local funeral service provider about lifetime insurance coverage before you leave for your trip.
What are the Benefits of Membership with CCMS?
1) Economy – The Board of Directors negotiates economically packaged plans for our members.
2) Lower stress level for you and your survivors, who will know exactly what your wishes are, avoiding disagreements.
How Does Membership Work?
Memberships are considered active once the payment is successfully processed and your information resides in our database. Our partnering funeral homes can access member information from our database to verify membership and to retrieve any plans and information you have provided.
If you don't want to complete the online registry, we recommend you complete the Guidance Form and give a copy to your next of kin. This will enable them to carry out your wishes without additional grief of decision-making.
Can I Purchase a Membership for Someone Else?
Yes! If you are purchasing the membership for someone else, please provide the member's information - not your own. When completing payment, please give your name and credit card information. A welcome email will be sent to the email provided on the registration form.
How Does the Registry Work?
All information we collect is secure, backed up and managed according to the Government of Alberta Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. You will need an active email address on file with us in order to receive a password to enable you to login to the registry.
If you don't have an email address, you may wish to sign up and get your own email address. Here are some easy, free options:
Create a Gmail address - google.com
Create Email Account – Safe, Easy and for Free at mail.com
If you don't want to provide an email address, you can still be a member and your next-of-kin will still have access to our plans. However, you will not be able to use the registry.
Ways to Purchase a Membership
1. Online: Purchasing your membership online is quick, safe and easy using your credit card. The fee is $40 plus a $2.15 handling fee to cover the administration fees. Simply complete this online form and proceed with your payment by credit card.
2. By mail: Please mail a cheque for $40 per person.
1. Print the membership application form. Can't print the form? No problem. Include your full name, address, email and phone number.
2. Mail with cheque or money order to: Calgary Co-operative Memorial Society, Suite 204a-223 12 Ave SW. Calgary, AB T2R 0G9
The fee for a lifetime membership is $40.00 plus a $2.15 fee to offset bank and credit card fees. If you pay by cheque through Canada Post, there $2.15 fee is waived. A $35 records administration fee is paid after death and is collected by the funeral home on behalf of CMS to help cover some of our administrative costs. No other fees are collected by the CMS.
What are the fees used for?
The fees are used to operate the business. This includes printing, advertising, website, bank charges, software, membership administration fees and overhead.
Is Membership Transferable?
Yes and no. A membership cannot be transferred to another person as it is a lifetime membership It is, however, transferable to other similar societies throughout Canada. A nominal fee is charged by the receiving society to cover the cost of transfer. List of Canadian Memorial Societies.
Is CMS Part of Calgary Co-op?
No. We are proud to say we are our own co-operative; however, all Calgary Co-op food stores have our information/application brochures at their customer service centres.
Do I Have to Prepay for Funeral Services?
No. We do not market prepaid services; however, pre-payment may be arranged directly with some of our funeral service providers in order to lock in currently-priced funeral plans.
What Happens if Death Occurs Away from Home?
There are insurance companies that specialize in providing coverage specific to funeral costs. Ask your local funeral service provider about lifetime insurance coverage before you leave for your trip.
What are the Benefits of Membership with CCMS?
1) Economy – The Board of Directors negotiates economically packaged plans for our members.
2) Lower stress level for you and your survivors, who will know exactly what your wishes are, avoiding disagreements.
How Does Membership Work?
Memberships are considered active once the payment is successfully processed and your information resides in our database. Our partnering funeral homes can access member information from our database to verify membership and to retrieve any plans and information you have provided.
If you don't want to complete the online registry, we recommend you complete the Guidance Form and give a copy to your next of kin. This will enable them to carry out your wishes without additional grief of decision-making.
Can I Purchase a Membership for Someone Else?
Yes! If you are purchasing the membership for someone else, please provide the member's information - not your own. When completing payment, please give your name and credit card information. A welcome email will be sent to the email provided on the registration form.
How Does the Registry Work?
All information we collect is secure, backed up and managed according to the Government of Alberta Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. You will need an active email address on file with us in order to receive a password to enable you to login to the registry.
If you don't have an email address, you may wish to sign up and get your own email address. Here are some easy, free options:
Create a Gmail address - google.com
Create Email Account – Safe, Easy and for Free at mail.com
If you don't want to provide an email address, you can still be a member and your next-of-kin will still have access to our plans. However, you will not be able to use the registry.
Ways to Purchase a Membership
1. Online: Purchasing your membership online is quick, safe and easy using your credit card. The fee is $40 plus a $2.15 handling fee to cover the administration fees. Simply complete this online form and proceed with your payment by credit card.
2. By mail: Please mail a cheque for $40 per person.
1. Print the membership application form. Can't print the form? No problem. Include your full name, address, email and phone number.
2. Mail with cheque or money order to: Calgary Co-operative Memorial Society, Suite 204a-223 12 Ave SW. Calgary, AB T2R 0G9