The Cooperative Memorial Society (CMS)
Our organization was formed in 1966 as a member-owned cooperative of like-minded people who respect the need for a simple, dignified alternative to costly funeral services. We operate as a non-profit, non-sectarian organization. We are operated by a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors. Learn more about how coop's like us are building a better economy.
Our Mandate
The mandate of our cooperative has remained unchanged since we formed in 1966. It is:
- To promote through education, association and other means – simple, rational and dignified funerals;
- To encourage members to make their own funeral arrangements well in advance in an atmosphere free from emotional strain;
- To promote fitting memorials that serve the living, while honouring the dead.
Our Action Plan
1. Help members plan ahead by directing them to useful tools and resources.
2. Help members save money on their funeral services by partnering with locally-owned funeral homes who provide special plans and services for CMS members.
3. Provide members with access to an online registry where they can store their funeral planning information.
2. Help members save money on their funeral services by partnering with locally-owned funeral homes who provide special plans and services for CMS members.
3. Provide members with access to an online registry where they can store their funeral planning information.