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Buy a Membership
CMS helps you plan ahead for funeral and disposition arrangements — easing the burden on your family and saving money. As a not-for-profit, we partner with trusted, locally owned funeral homes across Alberta. Membership gives you access to lower-cost funeral plans and helps you put your wishes in writing.

Why join?
Save money — members save an average of $3,000, depending on plan
Less stress for your family — your plans are made in advance
Support and resources — we help you record your choices
One-time fee — just $40 per person for lifetime membership (plus GST)

How to join
Online — fill out the application on this page and pay by credit card
By mail — send this form with a cheque for $42 ($40 + GST) per person to:
Cooperative Memorial Society, PO Box 90084, RPO Airdrie, Airdrie, AB T4B 0A2
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Paying online carries a 4% processing fee (charged by our payment processor, not CMS) to keep dues low for everyone. Mail a cheque to skip the fee, or arrange an EFT via [email protected] or 403-248-2044.
​Membership takes effect once payment is processed.
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GST Registration Number: 794191759 RT001
You'll receive your membership package by email after joining.
​Questions? Call 1-403-248-2044 or email [email protected].
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Cooperative Memorial Society
PO Box 90084 RPO Airdrie,
​Airdrie AB T4B 0A2
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403-248-2044
 Toll free: 1-800-566-9959  
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[email protected]
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Hours
​Membership Services Coordinator available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Calls returned within 24 hours on weekdays. Sooner if urgent.
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​A non-profit, member-owned cooperative serving Albertans since 1966.
  • Home
  • About
    • Governance and the AGM
      • Refund and Cancellation Policy
  • Buy a Membership
  • Member Login
  • Planning Ahead
  • Funeral Home Partners and Member Plans
  • Forms & Resources
  • People & Services to Help
  • Dealing with a Death
  • Ducks in a Row Workshops
  • Videos