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Female-Owned Cremation Company Establishing An Ever-Increasing Foothold Within The Industry
WINNIPEG, Canada - Alterna Cremation, a locally owned and operated alternative funeral home based in Winnipeg, Canada, is pleased to announce that its female-owned business continues to flour...
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Monday, June 20, 2022
Timing: What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Hold A Funeral?
As you’re grieving for a lost loved one, a new task falls on your plate: Planning a funeral. Holding a funeral service allows loved ones to gather, support each other, and collectively mourn the lo...
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Answering Questions On Scattering Tubes
At Alterna Cremation, we are dedicated to providing simple, affordable direct cremation services with no hidden costs or add-ons. We believe in building trusted relationships with the familie...
Female-Owned Winnipeg Cremating Service Continues To Grow
WINNIPEG, MB: Alterna Cremation is a female-owned and operated alternative funeral home that is growing and thriving in the traditionally male-dominated funeral services industry.
Ashley N...
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.&...
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2495C Henderson Hwy
East St. Paul
MB R2E 0C2
(Just a few seconds North of the Perimeter on Henderson Hwy)
Tel: (204) 808-4490
Fax: (204) 505-4491
Email: [email protected]
