Tillwell

12/29/2025

Funeral care with the future in mind. Aquamation uses 90% less energy, no fossil fuels, and returns 20% more to families.

Honour the past. Preserve the future.

12/15/2025

When the time comes, knowing your options matters.
Water cremation (aquamation) is a gentle, water-based alternative for pets that uses less energy and avoids flame.

📍 Now available in Headingley, Manitoba.
🔗 Learn more at tillwell.ca

Communal (no remains returned) $125 + Tax Aquamation Basic staff services Collection & Transport Arrange Online Individual (remains returned) $225 + Tax

12/08/2025

Bernice (McCarthy) Smith passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched everyone who knew her.

Born in Cardston and rooted in a lifetime of service, Bernice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, volunteer, gardener, and friend. She gave freely to her family and community — from her cherished homemade meals and beautiful backyard garden, to her years supporting the Canadian Save the Children Fund and caring for patients with extraordinary gentleness. Her quiet strength, unwavering spirit, and boundless love shaped the lives of all who were lucky enough to know her.

We are honoured to have cared for Bernice and her family during this time.

Winnipeg Humane Society Harvest Manitoba Save the Children US

12/05/2025

What is Water Cremation?

Water cremation, also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, is now available to Manitobans through Tillwell. This water-based alternative to traditional flame cremation uses 95% water and 5% alkali solution in a gentle, heated process that naturally breaks down organic matter.

Why Choose Water Cremation?

✓ Zero Direct Emissions – Unlike flame cremation, aquamation produces no smoke or particulates
✓ 90% Less Carbon Footprint – Powered by clean Manitoba hydro electricity instead of fossil fuels
✓ 20% More Remains – Families receive more remains to honor their loved ones
✓ Affordable & Convenient – All the benefits of cremation without the environmental impact

Water cremation operates at much lower temperatures than traditional cremation (which burns at 1,800°F using natural gas), making it one of the most environmentally responsible end-of-life options available today.

As Manitoba’s first aquamation provider, Tillwell is honoured to serve families seeking sustainable, dignified farewell options.

Learn more or arrange services:

📍 Headingley, Manitoba
🌐 www.tillwell.ca
📞 204-850-0409

Tillwell Inc. is a B Corp certified, Métis-owned business committed to balancing compassionate care with environmental stewardship.

Manitoba Métis Federation B Corp U.S. & Canada Manitoba Chambers of Commerce

11/28/2025

The documentary, Dying in Winnipeg, finally launched. For those you with Bell TV access please watch it here by following the link below:

Host Beth Azore explores environmentally friendly funerals and coming to terms with the inevitability of death of others and ourselves.

11/26/2025

Our Tree Ceremony & Burial service offers a meaningful way to honour a life through renewal.
Working with certified arborists, we help select a tree species that reflects your loved one’s story, creating a memorial as unique as the life it represents.
This service provides thoughtful, concierge-level care from beginning to end.

Learn more at tillwell.ca

11/18/2025

Our pets are family — and the way we honour them matters.

Tillwell offers a gentle, water-based cremation alternative that uses 90% less energy and produces zero direct carbon emissions, ensuring no atmospheric waste.
 
Services Available:
• Communal Aquamation:$125 + tax
• Individual Aquamation (remains returned + paw print): $225 + tax
 
Learn more at tillwell.ca

11/12/2025

A life remembered with kindness, curiosity, and care.

Peter John Henson passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2025, at the age of 72.

Born and raised in Brandon, Peter lived a life defined by love — for his family, his community, and his passions. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he will be remembered for his generosity, sense of humour, and lifelong love of teaching, baseball, and history.

We are honoured to have cared for Peter and his family during this time.

11/11/2025

Tillwell is honoured to partner with the Manitoba Métis Federation and the to offer Red River Métis citizens a 20% discount on aquamation services.

Aquamation is a gentle, water-based alternative to traditional cremation that honours your loved ones while caring for the environment. As Manitoba's first aquamation facility and a certified B Corporation, we're committed to dignified, compassionate end-of-life care.

This discount applies to direct aquamation services and our tree ceremony for MMF citizens and their immediate family members (parents, children, and spouses).

To access this benefit, present your MMF citizenship card when making arrangements.

Learn more at tillwell.ca or call (204) 885-0409

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Tillwell is featured in "Dying in Winnipeg" - a four-part documentary exploring our city's unique relationship with death, from Houdini's escapes at the Free Press building to Hampton House, the lives of first responders, natural burial, grief, and the green alternatives now available to Manitobans.

Only on Fibe TV, channel 1 and the Fibe TV app. Airs November 25, 2025.