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Do I Need An Urn If I Am Scattering The Ashes?

The death of a loved one is incredibly overwhelming.  In addition to the obvious pain and grief that naturally come with loss, there are also many hidden obligations.     Plan...
By Alterna Cremation
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Holding An Environmentally-Friendly Funeral

When a loved one passes away, it is common to want to honour them with a memorial or a funeral service. Many people are now looking at the traditional funeral a bit differently, though. They want t...
By Alterna Cremation
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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Is A Casket Needed For Cremation?

When a loved one passes away, many people feel overwhelmed at all of the arrangements they need to make. Many people choose cremation to honour a friend or family member with the intention of eithe...
By Alterna Cremation
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Thursday, February 10, 2022

What Is The Difference Between A Death Notice & An Obituary?

Two of the most common methods of notifying the public of someone’s passing are a death notice and an obituary. Both are important announcements that can honour your loved ones and let others know ...
By Alterna Cremation
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Why You Should Preplan Your Funeral

They say that fortune favours the prepared, and it’s easy enough to see why that might be true. When you’re organized, when you have all of your ducks in a row, things fall into place more easily, ...
By Alterna Cremation
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Monday, December 13, 2021

Cremation Versus Burial – How To Decide Which

Pre-planning your funeral or attempting to plan the services for a loved one who has passed can feel overwhelming. There are a tremendous number of decisions that must be made, but perhaps the most...
By Alterna Cremation
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Friday, November 19, 2021

Baby-Friendly Business: Starting a Family in Today’s Working World

WINNIPEG, Canada – In this day and age, many women in business feel like they’re racing the clock to start a family, while simultaneously trying to build their careers. But maternity leave can imp...
By Alterna Cremation
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Friday, October 29, 2021
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Cremation & Estate Planning: Ensuring Your Wishes Are Honoured

It's common to avoid or put off dedicating time to the planning of end-of-life wishes. But, in truth, the process can be deeply meaningful and offer unexpected peace of mind when approached with ca...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...