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Lethbridge and Area

On behalf of CCMS members, the CCMS Board of Directors contracts, from time to time, with locally-owned and operated funeral service providers to provide services to CCMS members at discounted prices.  A summary of the current contract appears below.  We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the summary;  however, in case of discrepancy between this summary and the terms of the contract, the contract takes precedence.
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Service Provider:
​CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM ​

2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1K 7B1,
Local: (403) 381-7777  Toll Free: 1 (888) 381-7778  Email: care@cornerstonefh.ca  www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
CCMS Members can choose from a number of different plans that are significantly discounted. You may fix your fee at the current contract fees by prepaying any plan directly with Cornerstone Funeral Home.

Plans do not have to be selected or purchased at time of application.

​Note: A valid CCMS membership is required to take advantage of these discounts.

Please note: A surcharge will be applied when extra personnel are required to move the body.

Contract period: 2020 - 2022

Plan A1 - Funeral Service with Burial

$2,815 PLUS cemetery and/or cremation costs, and GST.
  • Transfer of deceased from place of death within Lethbridge city limits, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A surcharge will be applied when extra personnel are required.
  • Preparation of documentation to obtain permits for burial or cremation
  • Imperial #2 grey cloth-covered casket (flat top) with white satin interior
  • Plywood cremation tray when cremation is selected
  • Use of chapel and staff for service, or equipment and staff required for service at church
  • Equipment to play recorded music provided by the family
  • Funeral Coach to Lethbridge cemetery
  • Two (2) copies of Funeral Director’s Statement of Death

Plan A2 - Funeral Service with Burial (Green Casket)

Same as Plan A1, but substituting choice of casket described as follows:
$3,160 PLUS cemetery and/or cremation costs, and GST for Imperial #3 grey cloth-covered casket option
$3,670 PLUS Cemetery and/or Costs, and GST for Imperial Diamond Wood Bar casket option

Plan B1 - Basic Cremation

$1,460 PLUS cemetery and/or cremation costs, andGST
  • ​Transfer of deceased from place of death within Lethbridge city limits, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A surcharge will be applied when extra personnel is needed.
  • Preparation of documentation to obtain permits for burial or cremation
  • Cremation Container (Imperial plywood tray)
  • Preparation and delivery of obituary
  • Transportation of remains to Lethbridge cemeteries or crematorium
  • Two copies of Funeral Director’s Statement of Death

Plan B2 - Basic Cremation with a Funeral Service

$2,360 PLUS cemetery and/or cremation costs, and GST. Same as Plan B1, plus
  • Use of chapel and staff for service, or equipment and staff required for service at church
  • Equipment to play recorded music provided by the family

Plan B3 - Basic Cremation with Visitation and Funeral Service with Ceremonial (Rental)        Casket

$4,450 PLUS cemetery and/or cremation costs, and GST. Included in cost:
  • Transfer of deceased from place of death within Lethbridge city limits, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A surcharge will be applied when extra personnel is needed.
  • Preparation of documentation to obtain permits for burial or cremation
  • Embalming, dressing, cosmetology, casketing, hairdressing and use of visitation room for up to two hours, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Use funeral home’s ceremonial (rental) casket, which includes the cremation container, for viewing for up to two hours, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Cremation container
  • Use of chapel and staff for service or equipment and staff required for service at church
  • Ushers for funeral service
  • Equipment to play recorded music provided by the family at a funeral service
  • Preparation and delivery of obituary
  • Transportation of remains to Lethbridge cemeteries or crematorium
  • Two copies of Funeral Director’s Statement of Death

Plan C

Any deviation from Plans A1, A2, B1, B2 or B3 (other than the listed additional costs) will void these plans.  Members are entitled to a 10% discount on professional services, facilities, motor equipment, casket, urn and vault.

Additional Costs

May include but are not limited to:
  • GST
  • CCMS Record Fee (administration fee)
  • Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB) and Alberta Funeral Services Association (AFSA) fees
  • After hours arrangements (after 5:00 p.m., weekends and holidays) $175
  • After hours transfers (after 5:00 p.m., weekends and holidays) $125
  • Two-person transfer $195
  • Overtime fee for ceremony on weekend or holidays $495, or additional staff for larger funerals $175 per person
  • Charge per km. per vehicle beyond Lethbridge city limits $1.95
  • Additional copies of Funeral Director’s Statement of Death $25
  • Selection of urns (less10% discount)
  • Limousine and driver $375
  • Graveside service (urn) $195
  • Colour stationery package (includes 200 custom colour cards, guest book, acknowledgment cards, photo) $495
  • Black and white stationery package (200 black and white cards, guest book) $295
  • Embalming and sanitation, for plans A1, A2, B1, B2 $695
  • Viewing with embalming and sanitation, dressing and cosmetics $795 or refrigeration services required - $35 per day or portion thereof
  • Viewing with minimal preparation $295
  • Use of reception room including hostess, coffee, tea and juice $425 
  • Evening Visitation $295, Prayer Service $395
  • Honouraria for clergy, (estimated $300) organist,($150) and soloist ($150)
  • Commencement service at crematorium/witness cremation $195
  • Cremation fee $650
  • Rush cremation fee $750
  • Professional pallbearers or limousine for pallbearers $375
  • Aftercare (includes four Funeral Director’s Statements of Death) $150
  • Cemetery costs