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 for information when dealing with a death...

    Our condolences on your loss.

    What to do when someone dies checklist
    See the printable version of the checklist (as a .pdf)    (Need software to open that checklist?)

    Canada Pension Plan (CPP) death benefit application

    Veterans information

  • Veterans Affairs - bereavement & death
  • Funeral, Burial & Gravemarking Assistance
  • Last Post Fund information
  • Search for more info on ‘benefits’ here.
  • Veterans Affairs Canada

    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 this booklet as .pdf
    (Need software to open this?)

    Death in a Foreign Country
    If you travel out of the country, it is important to know what to do in case of an accidental or natural death. Canadians should immediately contact the nearest Canadian Consular Officials. They guide you in dealing with any police matters, arrangements, documentation, etc.
    For more information see the Canadian Consular Affairs
    (Information to take on any international trip available here.)

    Transporting Human Remains
    With a death in the USA there is also the problem of getting remains through airport security. You may want to consider a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Funeral Home.

    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.

    The Canadian Bereavement Register can help you end unwanted marketing to the deceased solicitations. There is a new service to stop this intrusion. See their web site for more information.