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Talking to Children About Death
Talking about death can be incredibly difficult. We hesitate to talk about our own death, resulting in a dearth of preplanned funerals and advanced directives, two things we’ve talked about before....
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Winnipeg Alternative Funeral Home Creates Dignity Quilt To Help Soften The Harshness Of Death
Winnipeg Canada - Alterna Cremation, a new alternative funeral provider based in Winnipeg Canada, is pleased to announce their latest project, a handmade dignity quilt. One of the most frequent cal...
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Advanced Directives
The world is full of things that are taboo to talk about. There’s an age-old adage that says you should never talk about religion, politics or money at the dinner table; the reasoning is that these...
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
How To Talk To Your Loved Ones About Funeral Pre-Planning
Life is full of hard conversations. These conversations, while emotional, are probably some of the most impactful moments you can have with another person. There are a lot of tricks to having a dif...
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Friday, April 19, 2019
We are not having a service; Do we still need an Obituary?
Yes. While you may not have a service to announce, it is a good idea to announce the death. Many people in your family or social circle will have undoubtedly heard about the death in one way or a...
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Saturday, March 30, 2019
Ways to Give a Eulogy
It’s an honor to give a eulogy for someone you cared for. It also can be slightly stressful, particularly if you’ve never done it before. Standing in front of folks who are grieving to provide so...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Alterna Cremation’s Winnipeg Scattering Service
For most folks, the act of scattering a family member’s ashes brings closure and peace. It may symbolize the return of the person to nature, or release of their spirit into heaven. Be certain tha...
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Sunday, March 10, 2019
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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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