Final Arrangements

2016

The Manitoba Home Builders' Association is celebrating 75 years.

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One of Winnipeg's Few Remaining Family Owned Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums VOLORE FACIP ELESECTE With Wojcik's owning our private Crematoriums, this means we can assure you that your loved one never leaves our care at any time and is not transferred outside the City of Winnipeg or the Province of Manitoba to be cremated. "Where care & compassion come from understanding" ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPELS & CREMATORIUMS www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com 2157 Portage Ave 1 block west of Deer Lodge Centre 204 - 897 - 4665 & 1020 Main Street 4 blocks south of the Redwood Bridge 204 - 586 - 8668 Photo courtesy of Elcheshen Photography Our Family Serving Yours from 2 Locations! In order to serve our families better, Richard Wojcik opened Wojcik's Crematorium Incorporated on August 16, 2003 in Headingley, Manitoba Canada. Our family owned crematorium is licensed under the Public Utilities Board in the Province of Manitoba. Many families are unaware that their loved ones are not in the care of the Funeral Service Provider that they originally chose and that the deceased is being embalmed or cremated elsewhere by another company not known or chosen by the family. In addition, families should ask the Funeral Service Provider where the cremation of their loved one will be taking place. If you feel comfortable, families should also pre visit the crematorium to have a tour of the facilities to ensure it meets their standards. Wojcik's Crematorium Incorporated, is fully staffed by Wojcik's Funeral Chapel employees and is professionally managed on a day to day basis, by the President and Owner, Richard A. Wojcik. Q: What Is Cremation? A: The practice of cremation dates back to ancient times. Cremation today is more common in Western Europe and Japan than in the United States and Canada. However, the number of people in North America that are choosing cremation has risen significantly over the past few years. Cremation is simply the process of reducing the human body, through a two to three hour application of intense heat, to a state of small skeletal bone fragments. The process does not create ash, as some may believe. The remains usually weigh between three to seven pounds. After the process they are transferred to either one of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel locations, to then be placed into the urn of your families choice. There are a variety of reasons why one might choose cremation. It may be environmental or philosophical or religious reasons. The greatest misunderstanding about cremation is the belief that there is no need for viewing or services if cremation is chosen. People, however, have relied on funerals and memorial services to help them deal with their bereavement. Cremation doesn't limit that option. Having a service acknowledges the grief of families and friends of the loved one and helps them with the healing process. We, at Wojcik's Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Inc., are available to answer any questions that you may have about the cremation process. It is extremely important for families to be aware that they do not have to use the Funeral Home/ Services or crematorium located on the grounds of a cemetery. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel can bury/entomb in any cemetery chosen by your family. Wojcik's allows families to be at our crematorium during the cremation process for those who wish to be present or for their peace of mind. In Celebration of the Life They Lived… Richard Wojcik, his daughter Rachel & son Ryan ge 8 DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR LOVED ONE IS? WE DO.

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