End-of-life services in Calgary
Funeral costs in Calgary sit closer to the national average than in Toronto or Vancouver, though prices still vary widely by provider and type of service. Direct cremation is the lowest-cost option, while a traditional burial with a service is the most expensive.
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In Alberta, funeral businesses and funeral directors are licensed and regulated by the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB). You can confirm a Calgary provider’s licence with the AFSRB.
For the step-by-step process after a death and typical costs in Calgary, see the what-to-do guide and the funeral-costs guide.
Information only, not legal or financial advice.
Funeral homes & providers in Calgary
Bob Glasgow Grief Support Centre (AHS)
Calgary Crematorium
Flower Gallery
Kahane Law Office
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes
Calgary Hearse and Funeral Services Ltd.
Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services
Eden Brook Funeral Home
Evan J. Strong Funeral Home
Foster's Garden Chapel Funeral Home & Crematorium
Heritage Funeral Home
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes - Crowfoot
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes - Deerfoot South
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes - Eastside
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes - Fish Creek
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes - Park Memorial
Simply Cremations and Funeral Services
Simply Cremations and Funeral Services North
South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium
Underwood Gilholme
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates funeral homes in Calgary, Alberta?
The Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB) licenses and regulates funeral businesses and directors across Alberta, including Calgary. You can verify a provider’s licence with the AFSRB.
Is there help with funeral costs in Calgary?
The federal CPP death benefit pays up to $5,000 to the estate ($2,500 basic, plus a $2,500 top-up for deaths on or after January 1, 2025 where the person never drew a CPP/QPP retirement or disability pension and leaves no spouse eligible for a survivor’s pension), and low-income Albertans may qualify for funeral assistance through Alberta Income Support when the estate can’t cover a basic funeral.