About Ontario funeral service association

Mission Statement

OFSA is the leader of advocacy and ethical business advancements for Independent Funeral Establishments, Transfer Services, and licensed Funeral Professionals in Ontario. We are committed to providing quality support, resources, and continuing education to all funeral professionals as well as encourage peer networking, specific to licensed funeral directors.

Value Statement

OFSA will continue to promote the betterment of the Funeral Profession in Ontario by being the effective advocate for our members on legislative issues that affect funeral services. We have supported and carried out this directive since 1883.

Mandate

The Ontario Funeral Service Association (OFSA) maintains a high standard of efficient service among our members in the interests of public welfare. OFSA strives to increase public awareness of the funeral profession as well as consumer protection through its lobbying efforts.

Who belongs to OFSA?

OFSA was formed in 1883. It was originally called the Embalmers’ Association. In 1922, the association was incorporated as the Ontario Funeral Service Association. OFSA is a voluntary professional association of funeral directors with members throughout Ontario.
After effectively representing the funeral profession in Ontario for over 140 years, we responded to the needs of our Independent members and the New OFSA now represents only the Independently Owned Funeral Establishments. OFSA provides education, training and marketing support to give our members the competitive advantage, and protection for their business through our successful lobbying efforts.

OFSA Committees

OFSA was formed in 1883. It was originally called the Embalmers’ Association. In 1922, the association was incorporated as the Ontario Funeral Service Association. OFSA is a voluntary professional association of funeral directors with members throughout Ontario.
This committee lobbies and networks with the government on behalf of OFSA members. It keeps OFSA members informed of changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and liases with the offices of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Public Trustee, the Registrar General, the Minister of Government Relations and Ministry of the Environment. The committee lobbies the government on behalf of the profession, and informs OFSA members of changes to legislation, environmental issues, etc. that may affect the funeral service industry.

This committee lobbies and networks with the government on behalf of OFSA members. It keeps OFSA members informed of changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and liases with the offices of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Public Trustee, the Registrar General, the Minister of Government Relations and Ministry of the Environment. The committee lobbies the government on behalf of the profession, and informs OFSA members of changes to legislation, environmental issues, etc. that may affect the funeral service industry.

This committee lobbies and networks with the government on behalf of OFSA members. It keeps OFSA members informed of changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and liases with the offices of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Public Trustee, the Registrar General, the Minister of Government Relations and Ministry of the Environment. The committee lobbies the government on behalf of the profession, and informs OFSA members of changes to legislation, environmental issues, etc. that may affect the funeral service industry.

This committee lobbies and networks with the government on behalf of OFSA members. It keeps OFSA members informed of changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and liases with the offices of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Public Trustee, the Registrar General, the Minister of Government Relations and Ministry of the Environment. The committee lobbies the government on behalf of the profession, and informs OFSA members of changes to legislation, environmental issues, etc. that may affect the funeral service industry.

This committee lobbies and networks with the government on behalf of OFSA members. It keeps OFSA members informed of changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and liases with the offices of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Public Trustee, the Registrar General, the Minister of Government Relations and Ministry of the Environment. The committee lobbies the government on behalf of the profession, and informs OFSA members of changes to legislation, environmental issues, etc. that may affect the funeral service industry.

This committee lobbies and networks with the government on behalf of OFSA members. It keeps OFSA members informed of changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and liases with the offices of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Public Trustee, the Registrar General, the Minister of Government Relations and Ministry of the Environment. The committee lobbies the government on behalf of the profession, and informs OFSA members of changes to legislation, environmental issues, etc. that may affect the funeral service industry.

This committee lobbies and networks with the government on behalf of OFSA members. It keeps OFSA members informed of changes to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) and liases with the offices of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Public Trustee, the Registrar General, the Minister of Government Relations and Ministry of the Environment. The committee lobbies the government on behalf of the profession, and informs OFSA members of changes to legislation, environmental issues, etc. that may affect the funeral service industry.

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