Memorial Society of Edmonton & District ______________________________________

Planning in advance...
  • What would happen if you died tomorrow?
  • What is a Memorial Society?
  • Join MSED
  • Other Memorial Societies
  • Should you purchase a prearranged funeral?
  • Links for planning

    • When Someone Dies
  • When a death occurs
  • Contracted Funeral Homes
  • Links when a death occurs
  • Bereavement resources
    • Memorial Society of Edmonton & District
    #1108 (lower level)
    10235 - 124 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    T5N 1P9
    Office hours: Monday - Friday
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    phone: 780-944-0196
    fax: 780-944-0791
    click here to e-mail MSED

    updated April 2011



    The Memorial Society is a non-profit, non-denominational organization for those who believe in preplanning simple, dignified final arrangements at a reasonable cost.

    Links to assist you in making plans...

    Memorial Society of Edmonton & District membership info & application form.
    Upon joining MSED you will receive our designation form, which outlines the many choices you can make inadvance.

    Personal Directives
    Personal Directives are important in assuring who makes decisions for you when you are incapacitated. For more information, try this government link

    Guardianship for Dependent Adults
    Guardianships may be required. For more information try this Government Link

    Travelling? Print this information to pack with you.

    Alberta Seniors government web site for information on all aspects of Seniors’ concerns in Alberta. website
    Also call 780-427-7876 or 1-800-642-3853 to ask for “Saying Farewell” and other booklets. Download Saying Farewell as a.pdf

    Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board - website
    This board provides funeral advice, legal information, a list of licensed Alberta funeral homes, complaint handling process and other information.

    SAGE [Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton] website

    Marketing to the Deceased can include unwanted solicitations. There is a new service to stop this intrusion. For more information see the Canadian Bereavement Register web site.