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Organ Donation in Manitoba

Medical science has advanced in unprecedented ways in the last century. One of the most important developments is our ability to transplant organs from one person to another; these procedures are c...
By Ashely Newton
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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Estate Planning

You can be the richest person on the planet, but no matter how much money you have, you can’t take it with you when you die. That doesn’t mean there’s no advantage to having money after you pass aw...
By Alterna Cremation
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Sunday, June 9, 2019

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....
By Alterna Cremation
In Blog
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...
By Ashely Newton
In Blog
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...
By Alterna Cremation
In Blog
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...
By Alterna Cremation
In Blog
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...
By Alterna Cremation
In Blog
Saturday, March 30, 2019
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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...

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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.&...