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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
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...
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Friday, March 10, 2023
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...
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Monday, February 27, 2023
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...
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Friday, January 27, 2023
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 ...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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...
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Monday, December 5, 2022
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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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Most Popular Flowers For Funerals
When a death occurs, loved ones and the community of people around them immediately seek ways to honour the deceased and offer support in a difficult time. In today's society, one of the most commo...
10 Things To Know About Direct Cremation
When you’re deciding between a traditional funeral and a memorial service after a cremation, there are a lot of factors to consider. To help you make your decision, here are 10 things you should kn...
Transcona Neighbourhood Cremation Services
The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult and painful experiences. There are simply no words that can express the feelings of grief or the sense of overwhelm that often accompan...
Cremation Myths Debunked: Separating Fact From Fiction
In our modern society, we tend to shy away from the topics of death and dying. It's not common to openly discuss the details and customs associated with funeral and disposition services, which is w...
Woman-Owned & Operated Winnipeg Alternative Funeral Home Passes Five-Year Milestone
WINNIPEG, MB: Alterna Cremation, an independent alternative funeral home located at 2495 Henderson Highway, passed its five-year anniversary serving the Winnipeg community earlier this fall.&...
What Documentation Is Required When Arranging A Cremation?
When a death occurs, legal paperwork is likely to be the furthest thing from your mind. But the fact is that, as with all major life cycle events, deaths must be properly documented and registered....
How To Select The Best Cremation Service Company
Amid the tremendous grief that accompanies the passing of a loved one, a multitude of tasks and final arrangements must also be completed. For many families, choosing a cremation service provider i...
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