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2025 Membership Options
Establishment Membership
This membership is for Independent Funeral Homes that hold a BAO class 1 license and offer funeral services to the public.
Funeral Homes that join in the month of November will have their membership through to December 31 of the following year at no extra cost.
The NEW OFSA fee for a funeral home establishment is a $150 registration for your first location and $10 for an affiliated location + $2.33 for combined location registered calls reported to the BAO – Nov 1 – Oct 31 of the previous year.
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Associate Membership
This membership is for individual funeral professionals in need of continuing education and wanting to be a part of the funeral service community. It is valid for the year purchased and includes access to www.ofsaeducation.org, preferred pricing on OFSA events and workshops, and various other benefits.
The fee for this membership is $195.00. When you sign up as a new member in the month of November, you can receive a $50 discount using Promocode OFSA2024
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As per the OFSA By laws funeral home owners are not eligible for this membership.
Who is OFSA
Member Benefits
By joining OFSA you are investing in the future of Ontario’s independent funeral homes.
You will be kept up to date on current trends and benefit from lobbying efforts. As a funeral specific association, you will have 100% of our attention and be surrounded by professionals with common goals and interests that speak your language.
Benefits
Funeral Home Resources
- Peninsula Canada HR Group Rates
- Health & Safety Manual & Updates
- Human Resources Tool Kit
- OFSA legal documents
- Job Postings
- Employment Tool Kit
- Health & Dental Group Rates
- Group rates on Good Life Gym
- Online annual WHMIS training
- 1hr. Employment Law Legal Advice
- GM Discounts up to $5,500
- Music/Socan license flat rates
- Guidance on establishment issues
- Online networking events
- Facebook group discussion
- Funeral News and updates
- Insurance Home /Auto group rates
- Credit card processing group rates
Optional Benefits
- Full access to online education at: ofsaeducation.org
- Wednesday Webinars
Why You Should Become a Member
Strength in Numbers: As smaller organizations face acquisition by larger entities, it’s crucial to have a united front. Our association provides a strong support system, ensuring that your voice and interests are not lost in the shuffle.
Collective Expertise: By becoming a member, you gain access to a diverse network of industry professionals who have faced similar challenges. Sharing experiences and solutions can be invaluable in navigating sector shifts.
Advocacy and Influence: We actively advocate for our members’ interests, ensuring that the concerns of smaller organizations are heard and considered in policy and regulatory decisions.
Resources and Guidance: Our association provides resources, best practices, and guidance to help your organization adapt to changing circumstances and thrive within the evolving industry landscape.
Collaboration Opportunities: We foster collaboration among members, opening doors to potential partnerships, joint ventures, and business opportunities that can help your organization grow and succeed.
Knowledge Sharing: Stay informed about industry trends, market insights, and emerging technologies through our educational programs, workshops, and access to exclusive industry research.
Crisis Resilience: In uncertain times, our association offers a support network to help members weather storms and emerge stronger on the other side.