Funeral & Cemetery Legislation and Regulations in Alberta
The Funeral Services Act
Regulates the activities of the funeral industry and allows for the creation of the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board to administer the Act.
Regulates the activities of the funeral industry and allows for the creation of the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board to administer the Act.
The Cemeteries Act
Regulates the disposition of human remains, ensures cemeteries meet requirements of local authorities, and protects consumers who invest in pre-need cemetery supplies and services. Also ensures there are perpetual care funds for long-term care of commercial cemeteries. For our member's convenience, we have compiled information about the municipal cemeteries located in our trading areas. Learn more about the municipal cemetery in your area.
Regulates the disposition of human remains, ensures cemeteries meet requirements of local authorities, and protects consumers who invest in pre-need cemetery supplies and services. Also ensures there are perpetual care funds for long-term care of commercial cemeteries. For our member's convenience, we have compiled information about the municipal cemeteries located in our trading areas. Learn more about the municipal cemetery in your area.
General Regulation (Cemeteries Act)
Regulates the establishment of new cemeteries and mausoleums, and the operation and maintenance of existing ones. Also sets out cancellation rights on pre-need sales of cemetery goods, services and outlines requirements for disposition of remains.
Regulates the establishment of new cemeteries and mausoleums, and the operation and maintenance of existing ones. Also sets out cancellation rights on pre-need sales of cemetery goods, services and outlines requirements for disposition of remains.
Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB)
The Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board promotes a fair and informed marketplace by protecting consumer rights, enhancing industry professionalism, maintaining rigorous educational standards and enforcing fair business practices.
Accessing Copies of the Acts and Regulations
The Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB) has been delegated by the Government of Alberta, the responsibility to administer the Funeral Services Act, Funeral Services Act General Regulation, Funeral Services Act Exemption Regulation and the Crematory Regulation under the Cemeteries Act. Access them through the AFSRD here.
The Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board promotes a fair and informed marketplace by protecting consumer rights, enhancing industry professionalism, maintaining rigorous educational standards and enforcing fair business practices.
Accessing Copies of the Acts and Regulations
The Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB) has been delegated by the Government of Alberta, the responsibility to administer the Funeral Services Act, Funeral Services Act General Regulation, Funeral Services Act Exemption Regulation and the Crematory Regulation under the Cemeteries Act. Access them through the AFSRD here.