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Music Suggestions For Funeral Services
Music expresses what words cannot and stirs human emotions in meaningful and powerful ways. For this reason, life cycle events, like weddings and funerals, are often punctuated with poignant ...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Female-Owned Winnipeg Crematorium Continues To Serve The Community With Dignity & Innovation
WINNIPEG, Manitoba: Alterna Cremation has nearly reached its one-hundredth five-star review on Google—no small feat for a female-owned business in what has traditionally been a male-dominated...
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Monday, December 5, 2022
10 Meaningful Things To Do With Cremation Ashes
After a loved one is cremated, many people feel uncertain about what to do with the ashes. What is the best way to memorialize the spirit of the person who has passed?
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Monday, November 7, 2022
What Is The Difference Between A Funeral Director, Mortician, Undertaker, And Embalmer?
Technicalities such as the titles of people working in the funeral service industry may not be your foremost concern if a death has occurred in your immediate circle. And certainly, the profe...
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
How To Make Room For Other People’s Grief
In today’s society, grief is often an avoided topic. People aren’t sure what to say or how to help when someone they know is grieving the loss of a loved one. And, to prevent saying the...
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Cremation Gardens & Monuments
After a person is cremated, their loved ones must make a decision about what to do with the remains. Traditionally, human ashes have been placed in an urn. But as the number of people o...
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Friday, August 5, 2022
How Much Does An Obituary Cost?
When a death occurs, there are a lot of decisions to make. In addition to grief and other overwhelming emotions, people close to the deceased also have many practical considerations t...
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Friday, July 29, 2022
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How To Support A Grieving Family Member Or Friend
Grief is a natural response to the loss of a loved one, and supporting a grieving family member or friend can be incredibly challenging. Understanding the grieving process and knowing how to offer ...
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...
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