The Benefits of Joining C-IGFH

Joining C-IGFH provides independent Canadian funeral homes with access to our Group Purchasing Plan, an initiative that enables members to take advantage of special rebates and discounts on services provided by a growing number of suppliers.

C-IGFH also provides our more than 200 members with access to resources geared to improve quality of service. For example, to help customers affected by profound personal loss, C-IGFH produces a special series of brochures on bereavement to augment and update existing material available.

In addition to the public information available on this Website - including contact information for all members – C-IGFH also regularly updates the Members Only section of this site to help keep our membership up-to-date on recent developments both within our organization and the industry.

How to Join

Independent Canadian funeral homes interested in joining C-IGFH can download and complete the electronic (PDF) membership form provided below.

Member Application Form (PDF)

Alternatively, if you are interested in joining our organization but would like more information, you can contact our secretariat in Ottawa, The Willow Group, or by phoning 613.729.7072 (local), or 1.866.351.5112 (toll-free).

What does membership in the C-IGFH mean to you?
(Member testimonials from the Heppell survey.)

“Membership allows our firm to interact with like-minded funeral providers across Canada. Being able to find another independent company to exchange services and information is important to us.”

“Membership means having an ability to network with fellow funeral directors across Canada with respect to sharing ideas, solving problems, and learning about new innovative ideas in the marketplace.”

“That we are a strong group and have a place to get help in our profession.”

“The strength of independents working for our own welfare against the conglomerates.”

“Identify ourselves as an independent owner to the public and profession.”

“Ability to contact fellow privately-owned funeral homes for transfer of deceased across Canada. Ability to express problems affecting privately-owned funeral homes.”

“Supporting a national organization that looks out for the interests of independents and promotes independent firms.”

“Pride in ownership of an independent funeral home.”