The Coopérative funéraire de l’Outaouais (CFO)
A cooperative that reflects you — honoring memories your way
Founded in 1979, the CFO is much more than a funeral home: it is a social enterprise owned and governed by its members — more than 30,000 citizens from the region. Unlike private companies, it does not seek profit at all costs and has no external shareholders. Its members guide its decisions transparently, with collective well-being at the heart of every action.
What is a funeral cooperative?
It’s a unique model that puts people first — a business owned and democratically managed by its members, who are both users and decision-makers. It operates on the values of democracy, mutual aid, fairness, and solidarity. At the CFO, this means that every decision, every service, and every gesture is guided by respect for the family’s wishes, not by the pursuit of profit.
Our caring team supports you with respect, empathy, and discretion in organizing meaningful funeral rituals that reflect who you are — sincere, comforting, and filled with purpose — in harmony with your beliefs, traditions, and needs.
Our service locations
Thurso Pavilion
Gatineau
Lac-des-Fées Pavilion, La Vérendrye Pavilion, Lac Beauchamp Pavilion, and Buckingham Pavilion
Saint-André-Avellin Pavilion
Choosing the CFO means choosing an organization rooted in its community — one built on human values and a genuine commitment to those who remain.