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Average Funeral Costs For 2021

When someone you love passes away, you realize how much paperwork it takes to arrange end-of-life services. Not only do you have a lot of decisions to make, but you don’t have a lot of time to do s...
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Friday, October 8, 2021

The History Of Urns

We live, and then we die; it’s a tradition as old as time itself. And over the years, the ways different cultures and religions have dealt with death has changed. From burial services to cremations...
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Thursday, July 29, 2021

How Can You Benefit From Cremation Pre-Planning?

There’s no getting around it: it’s tough to talk about the end of your life. Many Canadians avoid pre-planning their funerals because it can be uncomfortable to discuss your arrangements with frien...
By Alterna Cremation
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Monday, June 28, 2021

What To Do When Someone Has Passed Away

Many people are surprised by how much work falls to them after a family member passes. Despite reeling from the loss of someone dear to you, you have a list of duties to complete now that a loved o...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

When Is The Appropriate Age To Pre-Plan Final Arrangements?

Do you remember when you were young, and you realized that one day, you were going to pass away? It might have occurred to you after losing a grandparent or watching something on TV. Either way, th...
By Alterna Cremation
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Friday, April 16, 2021

Sympathy Flowers Etiquette: How To Send Condolences

Sometimes, words aren’t enough. Instead, we can express our compassion through another means: sympathy flowers. This gift conveys your condolences in a way that words cannot. Flowers represent sev...
By Alterna Cremation
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

How To Scatter Ashes

After losing a loved one, it can be hard to accept that someone so close to us is now gone. Scattering ashes allows us to visualize their departure and take comfort in knowing that their remains wi...
By Alterna Cremation
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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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...