Rome , Italy
Known as “ The Eternal City ,” Rome is lauded for its iconic historic past . Just walking the city streets will give you a sense of the historic power and prowess of Rome . From the imposing Colosseum and St . Peter ’ s Basilica to the ancient Pantheon and Roman Forum , much of what is found in Italy ’ s capital serves as an homage to its one-time status as the caput mundi ( capital of the world ).
Oslo , Norway
Nestled between the Oslofjord and forested hills lies Oslo , Norway ’ s capital since 1814 . Oslo is the centre of the Norwegian government and home to its royal family . While Oslo is a vibrant , emerging cosmopolitan hub , long ago this was the land where Vikings reigned supreme . Remnants of the Norsemen can still be seen at the incredible Viking
Ship Museum , home to one of three ancient Viking vessels . Norway ’ s King Harald V and Queen Sonja still reside here , and the UN considers it to be one of the best places in the world to live .
Cuzco , Peru
Cuzco , the former capital of the Inca Empire , was considered at one time to be the centre of the world . The city is now an urban centre of religion and government with charming streets , historic buildings , and bustling squares . The most fascinating building in Cuzco is the Coricancha , known as the golden enclosure , and the most sacred of all Inca sites .
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Cooperative Memorial Society ( CMS )
CMS is a non-profit , member-owned cooperative . We arrange economical funeral plans for our members in Edmonton and area , central , and southern Alberta by contracting with locally operated service providers . Members can save an average of $ 2,500 to $ 5,000 on their funeral arrangements , depending on the plan selected . Plans can be prepaid with many of our service providers , to lock in prices , or can be paid at the time of need .
Since our founding in 1965 , we have enrolled more than 45,000 members . Membership ensures that your wishes for your final arrangements are respected and provides you with access to lower-priced plans for funeral services from our service providers . You can opt to enter your guidance information into our online database for the funeral home to access at the time of need . This also provides your loved ones with important information that they will need at that time .
The most important benefit of membership is the peace of mind gained from knowing that , by putting your affairs in order now , you will be saving your next-of-kin some hasty , painful , and expensive decisions at a time when they may be emotionally unprepared .
You can purchase a lifetime membership for only $ 40 per adult . For more information , visit
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