| Record #: OCR2298 |
Last Modified: 14 Mar 2013 |
Last Full Update: 19 Jul 2012 |
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| Description and Services |
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| Hours | Irregular, leave a message on answering machine |
| Dates | Year-round |
| Description | Non-profit, non-sectarian organization providing to its members consumer information concerning funeral arrangements and options * information on simple, reasonable priced and dignified funerals in the Ottawa area * comprehensive experience and knowledge of costs, customs and laws * encouraging preplanning of funeral (does not mean pre-paying) * annual newsletter * currrent capacity 3,000 members
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| Supplementary Description | The Society does not operate any funeral home, crematorium or burial ground of its own |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | E-mail is preferred * Phone for urgent situations * Visit the website for general information |
| Fees | Membership - Lifetime membership $25 individual, $35 family ; Lifetime membership includes: a list of current costs for basic and traditinal funerals, set of prearrangement forms and filing with funeral provider, planning guides and an annual newsletter. |
| Languages of Service | English |
| Areas Served | Eastern Ontario |
| Contact Information |
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| Office Phone | 613-828-4926 |
| E-mail | fiso@ncf.ca |
| Website | fiso.ncf.ca |
| Primary Contact | Gunther Abrahamson, Treasurer |
| Primary Executive | Mary Nash, President |
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| Alternate Name | FISO |
| Former Name | Ottawa Memorial Society |
| Location & Accessibility |
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| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 32057
1386 Richmond Rd
Ottawa, ON K2B 1A1 |
| Other Details |
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| Subjects | Consumer protection ; Educational resources ; Funerals ; Nonprofit organizations |
| Accreditation | No * belongs to the Federation of Ontario Memorial Societies (FOOMS) |
| Print Material | Brochures |
| Resources | Website |
| Established | 1958 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Funding | Donations ; Fees - lifetime membership ; No annual fees |
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