What is a Funeral co-operative?
- Operates on the principle of mutual support and democratic organization
- Provides simple, dignified funeral services as economically as possible.
What is the Sunset Funeral Co-operative?
- a community driven initiative
- offers affordable funeral services
- members or others not belonging to a sponsoring church will be accommodated with consideration in the manner they wish
- sponsoring congregations commit to the use of their churches and commit themselves to supportive ministry of bereavement
- services and visitation may be held in sanctuaries and halls of SPONSORING CONGREGATIONS or in a home or at the Sunset Co-op in Margaree Valley, if requested.
Does Sunset Co-op offer pre-paid funerals?
- Yes. Details available by calling or emailing our office.
- We also work with Canada Purple Shield. The Canada Purple Shield plan is a specialized type of insurance program that provides funeral funding options for your burial expenses.
Can I transfer a pre-paid funeral to Sunset Funeral Co-operative?
- YES. Contact the existing funeral provider- sample letters available
- Request your contract to be terminated
- Once funds have been transferred, contact Sunset Funeral Co-op to make new arrangements
- Legally, the existing funeral home has 30 days to return your pre-paid money
- They also have the right to keep 10% of the money that was in trust for :admin costs
Do you accept Credit Cards/Debit cards?
- To keep costs down, we only accept cheques, bank drafts (money orders) or cash. We also accept e-transfers. We stay away from the credit/debit cards because of the extra cost we would have to charge you.
How is the Sunset Funeral Co-op run?
- Operating from building & office located in Margaree Valley
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Employs a full time Funeral Director and Embalmer
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Governed by a Board of Directors elected at AGM
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Directors develop and ensure policies and procedures are in place and carried out
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Staff conduct the day to day operations of the business
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Each member has voting rights at the AGM.
Do you have to be a member of a sponsoring congregation to join the co-op? What does it cost to join?
- No, Membership is open to anyone over the age of 13 living within the geographical boundaries of the co-op.
- The cost of membership is a one-time payment of $25 per member.
- A member receives a $250 discount on funeral services
How do I become a member?
- Print and fill out the Membership Application Form and send with your $25 fee to our office in Margaree Valley.
- More information available by contacting our office.
Do you have to be a member to use the services of Sunset Co-op?
- No. Anyone within the geographical boundaries of any of the sponsoring congregations may use the services provided by the co-op.
- Non-members do not get the $250 discount.
Can I Invest in the Sunset Funeral Co-op?
- Yes. You may obtain information on Equity Tax Credit or Regular Shares.
- At present a 30% N.S. Equity Tax Credit is available on an investment up to $1000.