Alberta Funeral Service Association

As of November 15th, all businesses participating in the #REP will be required to use the #CovidRecordVerifierApp. To access the app as a business or to download the #QRCode follow the steps here.

Registration is still open free of charge to all Member Firms and their staff for the upcoming #FallEducationSessions on Engaging Problematic Embalming & Restorative Cases with Hands on Skull Reconstruction. These sessions include both a Seminar component and a Hands-On #Workshop with Karl Wenzel. Registration sold out fast for the first 2 sessions, so register now to participate October 27 in Calgary and October 29 in Edmonton. https://www.afsa.ca/continuing-education-seminars

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! The October issue of the #AFSAStandard is now available. This months issue includes an update on the upcoming #FallEducationSession (hint: there will now be 4 sessions), and an interview with #AFSA Treasurer and 3rd generation funeral director, David Root. We would love your feedback! Let us know what you would like to see more of in the monthly newsletters.

Every child should have the right to dream September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.... Learn more at https://bit.ly/39RBZFN

**Emergency Alert** The University of Alberta Hospital and the Royal Alex Hospital Morgues are both at maximum capacity. If you have transfers from these locations we kindly request that you prioritize them immediately. Please ask for assistance from other funeral homes or transfer services if you are not immediately available to transfer your cases from these locations. ... Thank you for your understanding, AFSA Emergency Management Committee

Fore! The September issue of the AFSA Standard is now available! This months issue includes a recap of the #GolfTournament, a letter writing campaign for #CPPDeathBenefits, and an update from AFSA President Chris Jong. Photo below (left to right): Scott Kuntz, David Niebach, Alex Van Geest and Eric Gunderson https://conta.cc/3k9GMby

And they’re off! Beautiful day to golf. So nice to see everyone in person for the first time since Conference 2019

Last chance to register for the 2021 Harald Gunderson Memorial Golf Tournament! https://www.afsa.ca/2021-golf-tournament

Thank you to our past and current sponsors, contributors, and golfers. Your unwavering support of AFSA is crucial to our successes! It's not too late to register to golf, sponsor, or provide door prizes.

The August issue of the Standard is now out! In this issue: Meet the Board feature on Eden Tourangeau, Vice President and an exciting announcement about the Fall Education Sessions. Don't forget to register for the Golf Tournament, the early bird deadline is Monday!... https://conta.cc/3AjVMc5 See more

AFSA welcomes Piersons Funeral Service as an Augusta sponsor at the upcoming AFSA Golf Tournament. This is the last week to register to receive the early-bird rate! https://www.afsa.ca/2021-golf-tournament

AFSA welcomes Hanna Funeral Services as a Pebble Beach sponsor at the upcoming AFSA Golf Tournament. Register prior to August 9th to receive the early-bird rate!

AFSA welcomes The Funeral Chronicle as a St. Andrew's sponsor of the upcoming Harald Gunderson Memorial Golf Tournament.