President’s Message – Scott Green
It is an honour to represent our membership as the 2026–2027 President of the Alberta Funeral Service Association. I would also like to welcome our
August 11, 2026
It is an honour to represent our membership as the 2026–2027 President of the Alberta Funeral Service Association. I would also like to welcome our
I am honored to be the new AFSA Board president for 2025/2026. Another fantastic convention has come and gone with great guest speakers, lots of
Award Submissions Now Open for 2025! Long Term Funeral Service Distinction Awards Are you a Member Firm that knows an individual with 25 years or
Hello everyone and Happy New Year, I hope that the new year is off to a great start for you all. This is typically the
The AFSA partnership package was developed with you, our sponsors in mind. Utilizing this package will encompass your sponsorship contributions for the entire year. It
The AFSA Board is very excited to announce the AFSA Student Award! Alberta Funeral Services Association (AFSA) will annually grant an amount of $2,500 to
This issue includes: President’s MessageCSS UpdateFall Sessions: Troubleshooting Embalming Challenges with Jack AdamsGolf RecapCanada Bereavement Registry
Apply Now for an AFSA Student Award – Deadline Extended! The AFSA Board is very excited to announce the AFSA Student Award! Alberta Funeral Services
This issue includes: President’s Message by incoming President David RootAFSA AGM & Conference Recap, including Video!AFSA Conference SurveyAFSA Conference Exhibitors2023/2024 Board of DirectorsThank You from
March 2023 of The Standard This issue includes: President’s MessageAFSA AGM & Conference Schedule & RegistrationAFSA Awards Gala SubmissionsIn MemoriamPartnership PackageMembership Renewals
December 2022 Issue Issue #16 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes: President’s MessageAFSA Student AwardHoliday HoursUpcoming Events2022/2023 Sponsors
September 2022 Issue Issue #15 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes: President’s MessageAFSRB Lunch & LearnFall Education Sessions with Lacy Robinson Registration
August 2022 Issue Issue #14 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes:
July 2022 Issue Issue #13 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes:
June 2022 Issue Issue #12 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes:
May 2022 Issue Issue #11 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes:
April 2022 Issue Issue #10 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes:
March 2022 Issue Issue #9 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes:
February 2022 Issue Issue #8 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes: Presidents MessageAGM & Conference Registration Now Open!Conference ScheduleAFSA Awards GalaPartnership PackageCPP
January 2022 Issue Issue #7 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes: Presidents MessageBenefit Process Update for CSSMembership RenewalsIntroduction of Partnership PackageMeet the
December Issue Issue #6 of the Standard is now available! This issue includes: Presidents MessageWelcome to New MembersBenefit Administration Changes for CSSRobert Snodgrass Memorial Award
ROBERT SNODGRASS MEMORIAL AWARD The Robert Snodgrass award is an annual award, presented at the time of convention for the Annual General Meeting of the
November Issue Issue 5 of The Standard was released last week. Contents: Reminder that the Covid Records Verifier App must be used as of today
October Issue Happy Thanksgiving! The October issue of the AFSA Standard is now available. This months issue includes an update on the upcoming Fall Education
September Issue Fore! The September issue of the AFSA Standard is now available! This months issue includes a recap of the #GolfTournament, a letter writing
August Issue The August issue of the Standard is now out! In this issue: Meet the Board feature on Eden Tourangeau, Vice President, and an
Dear Membership, I would like to start out by thanking the membership for your support and words of encouragement over the last 2 months since
AFSA Golf Tournament – Save the Date! September 9, 2021 | Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club We look forward to golfing with you in
Compassionate Exemptions for Funeral AttendanceThe Government of Alberta has released the new exemptions for quarantine for travelers attending funeral servcies from outside of Canada. The
Navigating Uncharted TerritoryAFSA Presents: Pam Moss Uncharted territory; just the term is unsettling. Defined as ‘a situation or a circumstance that is foreign, unclear, or
2020 Conference Canceled Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding as we’ve navigated this difficult situation. We have been working tirelessly to gather facts,
Alberta Funeral Service Association UpdatePlease allow me to start this update by acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the entire board of directors and
Emergency PreparednessOn March 26, 2020 the Alberta Funeral Service Regulatory Board took part in a conference call with the Alberta Funeral Service Association and the
Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding as we’ve navigated this difficult situation. We have been working tirelessly to gather facts, information, and contingency
2025 Conference Registration Now Open! We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 convention, scheduled to be held at the