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Pre-Planning Cremation: Why It Makes Sense For Your Family
Thinking about cremation might not be the most pleasant thing in the world, but it’s well worth the potential discomfort. By pre-planning your cremation, you can reduce stress, save money, and ensu...
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Aftercare Services: The Support Continues After Cremation
When a loved one passes, there is so much to deal with, from grief to legalities. Assistance in helping you process your loss shouldn't stop after cremation.
Here are a few ways that we can ...
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Environmental Considerations: How Cremation Reduces Carbon Footprint
As you put your end-of-life wishes in order or make arrangements for the funeral of a loved one, there are countless decisions to make. One of the most pivotal is whether to choose burial or cremat...
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Monday, July 17, 2023
Winnipeg Cremation Services Provider Offers Custom-Engraved Keepsakes
WINNIPEG, MB: Alterna Cremation, a locally owned and operated funeral home providing dignified direct cremation services, is now offering custom-engraved keepsakes to the families in its care...
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Friday, July 14, 2023
Traditional Vs. Direct Cremation: Which Is Right For You?
Planning a funeral service for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming when you’re already mired in grief. One of the first decisions to make is whether you want to opt for direct cremation o...
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Role Of Cremation In Eco-Friendly Funeral Planning
Many people prize the opportunity to be as eco-friendly as possible. Beyond just shopping at a local farmer's market, you might also want to look toward having a green funeral. An eco-friendly fune...
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
How To Properly Store An Urn In Your Home
When a loved one passes away, you want to do what you can to honour them and the life they lived. For many people, this means storing their loved one's ashes somewhere in their home. While keeping ...
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Female-Owned Winnipeg Funeral Home Reflects On Five Years In Business As International Women’s Day Is Celebrated
WINNIPEG, MB: Alterna Cremation, an alternative funeral home focused on dignified and direct cremation services, is in its fifth year of business. And, with International Women’s Day be...
Burial & Cremation Cost Comparison: Understanding The Financial Implications
When a loved one passes away, several decisions must be made for the funeral. For many families, one of the most difficult decisions is whether to bury their beloved or have them cremated—and it of...
How To Talk To Kids About Death
Death is an inevitable part of life, but many parents face a unique challenge when a loved one passes on: Telling their kids and explaining what death means. Young children may have a hard time pro...
Music Suggestions For Funeral Services
Music expresses what words cannot and stirs human emotions in meaningful and powerful ways. For this reason, life cycle events, like weddings and funerals, are often punctuated with poignant ...
Female-Owned Winnipeg Crematorium Continues To Serve The Community With Dignity & Innovation
WINNIPEG, Manitoba: Alterna Cremation has nearly reached its one-hundredth five-star review on Google—no small feat for a female-owned business in what has traditionally been a male-dominated...
10 Meaningful Things To Do With Cremation Ashes
After a loved one is cremated, many people feel uncertain about what to do with the ashes. What is the best way to memorialize the spirit of the person who has passed?
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What Is The Difference Between A Funeral Director, Mortician, Undertaker, And Embalmer?
Technicalities such as the titles of people working in the funeral service industry may not be your foremost concern if a death has occurred in your immediate circle. And certainly, the profe...
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